Complexion Types and Materials Flashcards
- Age
- Gender
- Health
- Exposure to the elements
- Genetics
Complexion Color is Influenced by:
Applies to each race.
Types of complexions
- Light
- Medium
- Dark
Classification of Complexions
African/Black
- Some complexions are almost as light as the fairest caucasion.
- Others are almost as dark as carbon black
Greatest range of complexion
Regardless of racial origin, we all have the same number of ______.
Melanocytes
- Reddish
- Yellowish
- Brownish
Variations of Each Complexion Type
Florid or ruddy
Reddish
Sallow
Yellowish
Swarthy or dusky
Brownish
Must be concealed with opaque cosmetics.
Deviations from normal complexion types
Addison’s disease, Hodgkin’s disease, Tuberculosis, Uremic poisoning, etc.
Bronze
Blood discoloration
Purple
Jaundice
Deep Yellow
Putrefaction, strong fluid on a jaundice case.
Green
From embalming fluid- especially evident in African American people (or people of dark complexions)
Gray
Extreme dehydration
Yellow- Brown
Exhibits a constant flow of color variatons.
Normal Skin
Look artificial
Heavy Cosmetics
Should be artificailly reinstated to achieve a life-like apperance.
Variations
Forehead may be darker than face.
African-American
Forehead is lighter than the face.
Caucasion
With each race, these are not the same color as the face.
Hands
Are not identical in color.
Mucous Membranes
Redness of the mucous membranes is only seen near the line of closure.
African American
The upper mucous membrane is less red than the lower.
Caucasion
Cool color area (shaded)
Temples
Is in the shadow so no treatment is necessary.
Neck
