Final Flashcards
(203 cards)
what is healthy skin (4)
- slightly moist
-soft
-smooth
-somewhat acidic
how skin functions (2)
- strong barrier designed to protect from outside elements
-body systems work together to regulate and protect
what are the 6 primary functions of the skin
- Sensation
- protection
- heat regulation
- excretion
- secretion
- absorption
sensation (2)
Sensations cause us to react, feel and move
-nerve sensors help to detect different sensations and perceive changes in our environment; heat, cold, pain, pressure
Protection (3)
- barrier to outside elements
-many defence mechanisms; sedum, acidic mantle, hyropidic film
- skin has ability to heal itself
Heat regulation (3)
- average internal heat of 37C/98F
- changes to adjust to outside temperatures through evaporation, precipitation
- body systems work to protect us from cold (goose bumps) and from heat (sweat)
excretion (2)
- sudoriferous glands (sweat glands) extreme precipitation
- prevent overheating
Secretion (3)
- sebum protects and lubricates hair and skin
- maintains appropriate water levels in cells
- can also cause breakouts through over production
absorption (3)
absorbs chemicals, hormones, moisture, and oxygen for skin health
- vitamin D produced from sun exposure
- selectively absorbs topical products, serums, and creams to keep skin moist, nourished, and protected
dermis(2)
support layer of connective tissue under epidermis
true skin
Epidermis (2)
outermost layer of the skin composed of 5 layers
thin protective covering
5 layers of skin outer to inner
- stratum corneum
- stratum lucidum
- stratum granulosm
- stratum spinosum
- stratum germinatvum
what layer of epidermis do we work on
stratum corneum
Lesions
structural changes in tissue caused by damage and injury
Primary lesions (3)
- lesions in initial stage of development/change
- flat non-palpable changes in skin colour
-elevations of fluid in a cavity
secondary lesions (3)
-piles of material on skin surfaces
- crust/scabs/depressions/ulcers
- may require medical referrals
why we do skin analysis (4)
- helps recommend best products for each individual
- determining what products to use in service/ at home
- confirms whether appropriate candidate for treatment
- along with consultations it helps determine possible contraindications/conditions
what are the 4 genetic skin types
- dry
- oily
- combination
- normal
what does normal skin look like (4) (Oil, Hydration, Follicles, Appears…)
- oil: balanced
- hydration: balanced
- follicles: very small
- appears: uniform luminosity, no/rare blemishes
how does normal skin feel (3)
- soft
- smooth texture
- good elasticity
how is normal skin treated (2)
- maintenance and prevention treatments
- use 4 steps to skin health
what are the 4 steps to skin health
- cleanse
- exfoliate
- nourish
- protect
what does combination skin look like (4)
oil: moderate-high
hydration: good- dehydrated
follicle size: larger in T-zone
Appearance : build up of dead skin, oil in pores and nose, dry flakey skin, some comedones & bleamishes
what does combination skin feel like (1)
oilier in center & t-zones than sides of face