Module 6 Flashcards
_________ are substances used to enhance or protect the appearance or odor of the body
Cosmetics
Cosmetics are applied to the corpse to make it appear more living and create a ___________ for the decedent’s friends and relatives.
“memory picture”
A photograph of the dead person in good health is often sought in order to _______ the embalmer’s in restoring the corpse to a more lifelike appearance
guide
2 factors in determining the skin color
- Hemoglobin
- Melanin
What is hemoglobin?
The red pigment of the blood
What is melanin?
The pigment of the skin and hair
___________ in arterial fluid is intended to restore that color of the skin
Cosmetic dye
Exposure to the _________ stimulates the production of melanin
sunlight
5 factors to be considered in cosmetic application
- Complexion
- Environment
- Sex/Gender
- Age
- Lighting
__________ is a good guide in determining the basic complexion tone
Inner wrist
The objective is to restore a natural looking appearance to the deceased.
The inner wrist is a good guide in determining the basic complexion tone
Complexion
It is important to know the vocation and activities of the deceased in order to achieve a faithful natural looking complexion color.
While it is true that true complexion is often distorted by the pallor of death,
a few inquiries from the family regarding the employment and recreational activities of the deceased can help in the assessment of the true complexion of the deceased.
Exposure to sunlight causes skin melanin levels to increase, thus a cyclist would usually have the sun-browned complexion while a banker who spends a lot of time in the office and who does not have outdoor activities will have a fairer complexion tone
Environment
Accentuate the feminine characteristics by using cosmetic color distribution in accordance with current fashion trends and customs.
Color distribution in men and children is more natural and the embalmer should maintain traditional masculine values in appearance
Sex
The age of an individual is a significant element in determining complexion color.
The process of aging modifies the skin color, skin texture and the configuration of facial tissues.
Aging also changes feature contours, causes wrinkles, and accents the prominence of cheekbones, brows, and jawbones.
In contrast, infants display a fresh, vibrant red-pink color.
Changes occur at about the age of 2, when the skin takes on aura of brown tones
Hereditary factors will also contribute in the changes of complexion which usually happens at the age of 6.
Age
Cosmetics that appear natural under fluorescent light in the preparation room will look pale and dull under the incandescent lighting used for viewing.
Install incandescent lights in the preparation room to be used when applying makeup and turn off the fluorescents.
Having the correct lighting is dominant factor in cosmetic color control
Lighting
9 basic kinds of cosmetics that are available for the usage of embalmers
- Transparent Liquid Tints
- Liquid Powder Tints
- Tinted Emollient Cream
- Semi Opaque Emollient Cream
- Opaque Cream
- Liquid Opaque
- Spray and Airbrush Cosmetics
- Soft Paste
- Cake Cosmetic
5 Base/Warm cosmetics
- Transparent Liquid Tints
- Tinted Emollient Cream
- Opaque Cream
- Liquid Opaque
- Spray and Airbrush Cosmetics
2 Base cosmetics
- Liquid Powder Tint
- Semi Opaque Emollient Cream
2 Warm cosmetics
- Soft Paste
- Cake Cosmetics
Orange or red pigment is suspended in a water-alcohol solution,
They combine ultra-thin consistency with fast evaporation.
They are usually used as a based color for the face and hands when no restorative or special treatments involving opaque cosmetics are required.
They are compounded to simulate the basic natural coloring of the body.
The disadvantage of alcohol-based cosmetic solutions is their tendency to dehydrate the delicate surfaces around the eyelids and lips due to their volatility and rapid evaporation
Transparent Liquid Tints
Talc and clay base suspended in a water-alcohol solution combined with humectant,
which helps the powder to adhere to the cosmetized surface in a very thin, delicate, and barely visible matte film.
It’s tonal values available are usually confined to shades of red, but in a much wider range than is offered by the transparent liquids.
When totally dry, they leave a smooth non-reflecting finish on the epidermal surface with the pores visible.
____________ tend to dry to a lighter tonal value than their counterparts in the transparent liquids
Liquid Powder Tints
It is compounded with oil base similar to that used in cosmetic massage cream.
One important difference however is that tinted emollient creams are totally free of zinc stearate which gives cosmetic massage cream its characteristic of cloudy white color.
This cosmetic becomes transparent when applied lightly over the skin surface, allowing the natural complexion to show through, imparting a delicate low.
These tinted creams are excellent basic complexion colors and retard dehydration of the skin.
Tinted Emollient Cream
This cosmetic is virtually similar to that of tinted emollient cream except that they are more opaque.
It tends to allow less of the natural complexion to show through and reduce the conspicuousness of light colored blemishes and mask the unsightly putty-grey pallor of the face and hands,
without creating a total blanket of artificial colors.
It allows just enough of the natural undertones to show through to give the illusion of normal skin coloring.
Semi Opaque Emollient Cream
This is a heavily pigmented oil-based cosmetic, primarily used to completely mask unsightly blemishes, discolorations, and restored surfaces on the face and hands.
Although the objective is to conceal imperfections, it is equally important to avoid an artificial, overly made-up appearance.
Works well over restored surfaces and are compatible with almost all other cosmetic media.
Light applications yield greater transparency, and can be used as a base cosmetic when applied very lightly.
It is available in soft and firm base consistencies.
Opaque Cream
