Chapter 5 - Skin Analysis

Question 1

Your skin type ______

Answer 1

Is determined by genetics

Question 2

Which skin type needs proper cleansing, exfoliating, and hydrating?

Answer 2

All skin types

Question 3

The different skin types are ______, ______, ______ and ______.

Answer 3

Dry, normal, combination, oily

Question 4

When skin lacks ______, it is classified as a dry skin type.

Answer 4

Oil

Question 5

Why should an esthetician have a thorough understanding of skin analysis?

Answer 5

To determine if there will be any contraindications to treatments or products.

Question 6

______, ______, and ______ are skin types subject to dehydration.

Answer 6

Dry, oily, combination

Question 7

Combination skin can be both ______ and ______ at the same time.

Answer 7

Oily and dry

Question 8

The treatment for oily skin is ______ and a ______.

Answer 8

Proper exfoliation, water-based hydrator.

Question 9

Products and exposure to heat or sun can easily irritate this skin type.

Answer 9

Sensitive

Question 10

______ on the Fitzpatrick scale is classified by Latin American heritage and dark brown skin that tans and rarely burns.

Answer 10

Type V

Question 11

Freckles are most common in people with ______ skin.

Answer 11

Type I

Question 12

Which of the following statements is false about the neck and decollete?

Answer 12

The skin is the same as on the face

Décolleté: Upper chest area, inc. the neck, cleavage & shoulder areas

Question 13

For people prone to hyperpigmentation, it is especially important to ______

Answer 13

Wear sunscreen daily

Question 14

______, ______, and ______ are all examples of common skin conditions seen by estheticians today.

Answer 14

Adult acne, extrinsic aging from sun damage, problems from hormonal fluctuations.

Question 15

What type of skin condition is caused by smoking?

Answer 15

Asphyxiated

Question 16

Which of the following are skin conditions?

Answer 16

Comedones, hyperkeratinisation, and erythem

Question 17

The treatment of milia primarily involves ______

Answer 17

Lancing

Question 18

Which of these is an intrinsic effect on the skin?

Answer 18

Vitamin deficiency

Question 19

Which of these is an extrinsic effect on the skin?

Answer 19

Misuse of products

Question 20

Which of the following habits is not healthy for the skin?

Answer 20

Drinking alcohol

Question 21

What may make the skin too sensitive for facials or waxing?

Answer 21

Oral steroids

Question 22

What new client form would ask about allergies, medications, and sensitivities?

Answer 22

Intake form

Question 23

Harsh exfoliating or waxing treatments should always be avoided when clients have which of the following conditions?

Answer 23

Autoimmune disease

Question 24

When looking closely at the client’s skin during the skin analysis, what are you looking for?

Answer 24

The skin’s appearance, the conditions present, and the client’s skin type

Question 25

When analyzing the skin, ______ is preferable.

Answer 25

A magnifying light