Cosmetic Orientation Flashcards
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The study of the materials and techniques of applying colorant to stimulate the natural appearance of the deceased for viewing in the funeral setting.
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Mortuary Cosmetology
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- Replaces lost coloring
- Compensate for the absorptic effect of funeral illumination
- Present a well groomed appearance
- Create a memory picture and ease the families grief.
- Accent or de-emphasize
- Harmonize complexion coloring with the clothing and casket interior.
- Conceal discolorations
- Match the wax with the color of the complexion
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Purpose of Postmortem Cosmetology
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The achievement of a natural non-cosmetic effect, stimulating the appearance of color coming from within the skin.
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Goal of Postmortem Cosmetology
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By artificial Means
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Goal is Achieved
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- Study people we see each day.
- Identify the differences of:
- Complexions
- Highlight and Shadow Areas
- Warm color areas
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To Learn What is Natural
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Applies to the cosmetic embellishment of women who wore cosmetics.
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Ornamental Cosmetology
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The medium itself, commercially prepared for female make up.
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Ornamental Cosmetic
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The technique of cosmetic application dealing with the:
- Manner of treatment of the lips, cheeks, and eyes.
- Process of creating illusory alterations
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Ornamental Makeup
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- Internal
- External
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Coloring Methods
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Achieved by arterial injections of a staining dye with the embalming chemical.
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Internal Coloring
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- Red (more common)
- Brown
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Colors Used- Internal Coloring
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Spotting (blotching) of the color caused by imprefect circulation and diffusion.
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Possible Problem- Internal Color
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Achieved by surface application of the cosmetic, by means of:
- Hand
- Brush
- Sponge
- Pad
- Spray
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External Coloring
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- Liquid cosmetics
- Cream Cosmetics
- Powder cosmetics
- Aerosol cosmetics
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Types of External Coloring Media
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Those which flow and are not solid.
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Liquid Cosmetics
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Those which are semi-solid
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Cream Cosmetics
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Those which are solid and composed of extremely fine particles which may be loose or compressed.
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Powder Cosmetics
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The kind which are sprayed.
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Aerosol Cosmetics
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- Are quickly applied
- Will not come off when touched
- Dry to the touch, so no powder is needed
- Will not matte on light facial hair
- Easily removed from hair, eyebrows and eyelashes.
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Advantages of Transparent Liquid Cosmetics
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- May dehydrate the tissues
- Limited color range
- May collect in wells
- Not compatible with wax
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Disadvantages of some Transparent Liquid Cosmetics (Alcohol Based)
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- Prevent dehydration
- Versatility of color
- Blend well together
- Easy to correct faults of color
- Work well with wax
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Advantages of semi-opaque cream cosmetics with an oil (or grease)
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- Longer to apply
- Must be warmed before application
- May over apply
- Powder cakes
- Hair must be removed from face
- Must be dried
- Soils the clothing
- Comes off with touching.
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Disadvantage of Semi-Solid Cream Cosmetics with an oil (or grease)
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- Clear in container
- Skin is visible
- No covering ability
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Transparent
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- Cloudy appearance in container
- skin is visible
- no covering ability
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Translucent
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* Dense in container
* some visibility of skin
* some covering ability
Semi-opaque
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* Dense in container
* no visibility of skin
* has covering ability
Opaque
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The determinative pigment of all races.
* Color range- brown to black-brown
* Location- in the epidermis and the hair
Melanin
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The yellow pigment of the skin.
* A varient- corresponding to provitamin A
Carotene
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Blood in the veins and arteries which affect skin color by its presence in the capillaries.
Hemoglobin and Oxyhemoglobin
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The cosmetic pigments which simulate skin pigments and are used mainly to alter applied coloring.
* White
* Yellow
* Red
* Brown
Basic Pigments
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Is used to lighten (raise the value) of the applied complexion value.
White
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Creates the sallow component of the skin.
Yellow
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Reproduces the warm-color areas (rouging).
Red
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Supplies the dark tones of the skin.
Brown
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Combinations of 2 or more of the basic pigments.
Compounds
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* Caucasion and light African American- 90-95%
* Dark African American- 33-50%
* Black-Brown- A mere suggestion
Amount of White in a Mixture
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1. Unitary
2. Coordinating
Two types of Complexion Compounds
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A combination of all 4 of the basic pigments.
Unitary
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Where two compounds (a tint and a tone) are needed to supply the correct ratio of all four of the basic pigments.
* By altering the proportions of each, all unitary colors can be made.
Coordinating
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* Pre-warm the cosmetic in your palm.
* Avoid contamination- Use a spatula to transfer cosmetics.
* Discard left over cosmetic
* Clean brushes between cases
Softening Cream Cosmetics Before Application
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* Blend- On the face of the deceased
* Pre-mix- On your palm (gloved) when matching is necessary
Localities for Blending and Pre-mixing Cosmetics
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Transparent and semi-opaque cream cosmetics are often over applied.
* Blot with a cleaning tissue
* If the vehicle has dried- Make a second application of the cosmetic and blot immediately.
Reduction of excessive cosmetic to maintain transparency.
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This will absorb the excess, reducing the cosmetic to a transparent quality.
Blot with a Cleaning Tissue
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* Supplies a base for cream cosmetics having an oil or grease vehicle
* Warm cream on your palm, then blend with your fingers avoiding the hair.
* Wipe excess cream off so only a film of oil remains.
General Use- Massage Cream
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* Most cosmetics can be removed by massage cream.
* Exception- volatile paint
Cosmetic Removal
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Use a mortuary dry cleaner for hair.
Solvent removal of traces of massage cream
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* When using oil or grease type cosmetics that have to be pre-warmed (on the palm of your hand).
* Where hair or wax is to applied (wax will not adhere).
* When applying liquid cosmetics (required dry surface).
* When opaque cosmetics are to be used (reduces the covering power).
When Not to Use Massage Cream
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1. Cleaning
2. Creaming
3. Blackheads
4. Color rinse for the cranial hair
5. Shaving
6. Trim Facial Hair
7. Trim sideburns and temples
8. Trim a mustache
9. Hand treatments
Preliminary Grooming
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* Clean, bathe and disinfect the deceased
* Shampoo Hair
Cleaning
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* Face and hands
* Done prior to embalming
Creaming
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* Small- anytime
* Large- after embalming- May cause leakage if done before.
Blackheads
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Usually applied before embalming.
Color rinse for the hair
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* Common problem- razor burns
* Safety razor- with the growth
* Electric razor- Against the growth
Shaving
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* Ears and Nose
* Females- upper lip and chin (depends on the family)
Trim Facial Hair
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* Nails Scrubbed
* Stains Removed- Nicotine (lemon juice or 5% bleach).
Hand Treatments
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* The complexion in coloring
* Alteration of the complexion coloring
* Corrective shaping
* Reinstatement of the warm color areas
* Powdering
General Procedure for cosmetic application on the normal case
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* Cheeks
* Glabella
* Chin
Put the mass of the cosmetics on:
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\_\_\_\_ cosmetic out.
Spread
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* The cream is thinned out
* The hairline is lighter than the rest of the face.
Start at the forehead and work toward the hairline
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* Lips
* Cheeks
* Chin
* Base of the nose
* Ears
* Frontal eminences (males only)
Fill in the Warm areas
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Will exhibit a slight sheen.
Natural Skin Appearance
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Will create a dulled (matte) finish.
Powder, as a finishing step of makeup
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* Typical- or an ornamental makeup
* Unnatural- On persons who did not use cosmetics.
A matte Finish is Considered:
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Gently touch a damn tissue against the powdered make up, hair spray or emollient spray.
* Removes and excess powder
* A slight sheen now appears
To erase a matte finish
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Powder should be removed from tiny \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Character Lines
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* Corners of the mouth
* Inner corners of the eye
* Nasal sulcus beside the wing of the nose
Removal of superfluous powder- Special Care should be given to:
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* Powder Brush
* Texturizing or stipple brush
Brush used- Removal of superfluous powder
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* Eyebrows, eyelashes may be brushed with brown or black cosmetics for better contrast
* Cosmetic application on facial and cranial hair may be used on extensive restorations when solvent use may result in damage.
Treatment of Hair with Cosmetics
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* Funeral home procedures differ
* Ideally- the deceased should be dressed and casketed and placed in the viewing environment before applying cosmetics.
* casket lining and pillow should be covered
* the deceased clothing:
* protect the collar and cuffs by using a towel.
* Place a towel beneath the hands
Dressing, Casketing and Cosmetizing
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* Powder and cosmetics which have contaminated the hair may be removed by using:
* a small cotton swab
* a small stiff brush
* an eyebrow brush
* This removal may be accomplished two ways:
* dry removal
* Solvent removal
Final Grooming of the Cranial and Facial Hair
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Simply wipe the areas to be cleaned.
Dry Removal
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Use a mortuary dry cleaning chemical, being careful not to drip it on the cosmetized face.
Solvent Removal
