Midterm Flashcards
what is a facial?
a professional service designed to improve the appearance of the facial skin
what does a facial typically include?
-cleansing
-exfoliating-hydration
-treatment machines
-extractions
-serums
-massage
-masks
-moisurizers
Benefits of Facial Treatments
-deep cleanes
-exfoliates
-increased circulation & detoxifies
-relaxes
-addresses conditions
-softens
-lessens blemishes and ance
-supports skin health
Key steps to a facial
-consultation
-cleanse eye and lip
-pre cleanse
-skin analysis
-2nd cleanse
-exfoliate
-extractions
-massage
-treatment
-mask
-tone
-moisturize
-sunscreen
-homecare
Why do we Cleanse?
-removes dirt
-removes oil
-removes make up
-removes environmental pollutants
Why do we Tone?
-help further cleanse
-help further balance
*should be selected based on skin type
Why do we Moisturize?
-aids against aging
-exposure to environment
-replenish moisture & oil
-balance the skin
What SPF sunscreen should we use?
-SPF30 for face
-SPF15 for body
Pre-Service Set Up Guildlines
-station set up & organized
-greeting client
-thorough consultation
-changing instructions
-proper draping
-hand hygiene
Consultation Topics
-reason for treatment
-skin goals
-tell me about your skin
-home care routine
-how the skin feels at different times of day, after washing
-had a facial before?
-had recent esthetic procedures, how long
-sunscreen
-stress level
primary concerns
-fine lines around eyes
-scowl lines
-pigmentation
-age spots
-broekn capillaries
-skin sagging &elasticity lose
-breakouts
-extreme dryness & oiliness
-excessive hair growth
What will you find on the Forhead during the Skin analysis?
-congestion
-possible breakouts
-dehydration
-texture
-horizontal lines
What will you find around the eyes during the Skin analysis?
-congestions
-redness
-flakiness
-vertical lines/furrows
-milia
-fine lines
-dark circles
-puffiness
-sensitized
-irritation on lids
What will you find across the nose and cheek area during the skin analysis?
-sensitivity/hot spots
-dilated capillaries
-breakouts
-comedones
-milia
-vertical lines
-pigmentation
-heat
what will you find in the lip area and lower cheek area during the skin analysis?
-pigmentation
-hair growth
-breakouts
-signs of aging
-fine/deep lines
What will you find in the chin and jawline during the skin analysis?
-under surface congestion
-comedones
-breakouts
-cystic lesions
What will you find on the neck and declete?
-breakout activity
-pigmentation
-signs of aging
-sensitivity
-redness
Skin analysis process
-determine appropriate treatment & products
-determine causes of skin conditions & contraindications
-give better understanding of how to help client
how to identify skin types?
-evaluation of t-zone
-visualization
-palpation
-consultation
what are the 4 Skin Types?
-normal
-oily
-dry
-combination
how does normal skin types look & feel?
-oil:balanced
-hydration:balanced
-follicle size: very small
-appearance:uniform luminosity & no blemishes
-feel: smooth texture, good elasticity
how do we treat normal skin types?
-cleanse
-exfoliate
-nourish
-protect
expert tips for normal skin types?
-introduce antiaging products
-skin will becomes drier with age
reinforce use of sunscreen
What is the look & feel of combination skin type?
-Oil:moderate to high
-hydration:good to dehydrated
-follicle size:larger in t-zone
-appearance:buildup of dead skin & oil in pores around nose, comedones, & blemishes
-feel:oilier in center tzone
how do we treat combination skin?
-cleansing
-regular exfoliation
-water based products
-avoid harsh products & rough exfoliation
expert tips for combination skin types
-evaluate often as oil & hydration balance can be disrupted by hormonal & environmental influences
-reinforce sunscreen
what is the look & feel of oily skin types?
-oil:moderate to high
-hydration:good to dehydrated
-follicle size:moderate to large
-appearance:shiny, comedones & blemishes may be present
-feel: thick, firm & uneven due to congestion
How do we treat oily skin types?
-regular cleansing & exfoliation
-hydration with water based products
-treatments to balance oil production
expert tips for oily skin types
-may have comedones on neck, back, shoulders & chest
-age more slowly, oil acts to protect
-SPF to avoid post inflammatory hyperpigmentation
-acne
how does the dry skin type look & feel?
-oil:minnimal production
-hydration: minimal production
-follicle size: difficult to visualize, fine pores
-appearance: dull, lack of luminosity, flaky, blotchy
-feel: rough, thin & tight
how do we treat dry skin types?
- oil based products
-often has comprimied TEWL (transepidermal water loss)
-treatments to provide nourishment & protection
expert tips for dry skin
-may often be dehydrated
-reinforce use of sunscreen
what is the Fitzpatrick Skin Types?
-scale used to measure skins reaction to the sun.
how many skin types are on the fitzpatrick scale?
there are 6 types
-type 1 being the fairest
-type 6 being the darkest
Fitzpatrick type 1 traits
-blue eyes
-blonde or red hair
-skin very white, almost translucent
-freckles
-always burns, peels from burn, doesnt tan
fitzpatrick type 2 traits
-blue,hazel, brown eyes
-red, blonde, or brown hair
light skin
-burns easily, usually peels, tans minimally
fitzpatrick type 3 traits
-brown eyes
-dark hair
-skin fair to olive
-tans well, burns moderately
fitzpatrick type 4 traits
-dark eyes
-dark hair
-skin light brown
-tans easily, burns minimally,immediate pigment response
fitzpatrick type 5 traits
-dark eyes
-dark hair
-dark brown skin
-rarely burns, tans easily & significantly
fitzpatrick type 6 traits
-dark eyes
-dark hair
-skin dark brown, black
-rarely/never burns, tans easily