Chapter 5 - Skin Analysis Flashcards
Your skin type ______
Is determined by genetics
Which skin type needs proper cleansing, exfoliating, and hydrating?
All skin types
The different skin types are ______, ______, ______ and ______.
Dry, normal, combination, oily
When skin lacks ______, it is classified as a dry skin type.
Oil
Why should an esthetician have a thorough understanding of skin analysis?
To determine if there will be any contraindications to treatments or products.
______, ______, and ______ are skin types subject to dehydration.
Dry, oily, combination
Combination skin can be both ______ and ______ at the same time.
Oily and dry
The treatment for oily skin is ______ and a ______.
Proper exfoliation, water-based hydrator.
Products and exposure to heat or sun can easily irritate this skin type.
Sensitive
______ on the Fitzpatrick scale is classified by Latin American heritage and dark brown skin that tans and rarely burns.
Type V
Freckles are most common in people with ______ skin.
Type I
Which of the following statements is false about the neck and decollete?
The skin is the same as on the face
Décolleté: Upper chest area, inc. the neck, cleavage & shoulder areas
For people prone to hyperpigmentation, it is especially important to ______
Wear sunscreen daily
______, ______, and ______ are all examples of common skin conditions seen by estheticians today.
Adult acne, extrinsic aging from sun damage, problems from hormonal fluctuations.
What type of skin condition is caused by smoking?
Asphyxiated
Which of the following are skin conditions?
Comedones, hyperkeratinisation, and erythem
The treatment of milia primarily involves ______
Lancing
Which of these is an intrinsic effect on the skin?
Vitamin deficiency
Which of these is an extrinsic effect on the skin?
Misuse of products
Which of the following habits is not healthy for the skin?
Drinking alcohol
What may make the skin too sensitive for facials or waxing?
Oral steroids
What new client form would ask about allergies, medications, and sensitivities?
Intake form
Harsh exfoliating or waxing treatments should always be avoided when clients have which of the following conditions?
Autoimmune disease
When looking closely at the client’s skin during the skin analysis, what are you looking for?
The skin’s appearance, the conditions present, and the client’s skin type
When analyzing the skin, ______ is preferable.
A magnifying light
