Facial & Skin Analysis (Unit 204)

Question 1

Name the three BASIC skin types

Answer 1

• Dry
• Combination
• Oily

Question 2

Name the skin type:

Partly dry, partly oily.

Answer 2

Combination Skin

Question 3

Name the skin type:

Lacking in moisture, sebum or both.
Flaky skin patches, fine lines around eyes and mouth.

Answer 3

Dry skin

Question 4

Name the skin type:

Looks shiny, and skin tends to be coarse and thick with large pores.

Answer 4

Oily skin

Question 5

Name three skin conditions

Answer 5

• Dehydrated skin
• Mature skin
• Sensitive skin

Question 6

During a skin analysis, what six things does a therapist look for?

Answer 6

• Muscle tone: poor / average / good
• Contraindications
• Skin Type
• Colour tone
• Skin conditions
• Specific problems

Question 7

How do you determine the moisture content and elasticity of the skin tissues during a skin analysis?

Answer 7

Pinch test

Question 8

Why are the results of a skin analysis recorded?

Answer 8

To help the therapist and client formulate the optimum treatment plan for the skin conditions presented.

Question 9

What is the function of an exfoliant:

Answer 9

• give a deeper cleanse
• remove the build up of dead skin cells
• remove impurities
• improve the appearance and texture of the skin

Question 10

What are the benefits of toners?

Answer 10

• remove any remaining cleanser
• restore the acid mantle
• refine the pores
• refresh the skin
• balance the PH levels following cleansing