PART 3: SKIN SCIENCES/ CHAPTER 12: Skin Analysis Flashcards
What is a characteristic of seborrhea?
Oily skin
What are intrinsic factors?
Factors related to our body’s internal health.
What are extrinsic factors?
Health factors outside the body
What is true of sun damage?
It is the main extrinsic cause of aging.
What does dehydrated skin lack?
Water
What is NOT an indicator of dry skin?
Absorbs product slowly
What is true of normal skin?
It has a good oil-water balance
Where on the face of a client with normal skin are follicles smaller to medium?
On the edge of the T-zone by the nose
What skin type is associated with the treatment goals of maintenance and preventative care?
Normal
What skin type is associated with the treatment goals of using occlusive products to reduce transepidermal water loss (TWL)?
Dry
What skin type is associated with the treatment goals of extra cleansing and exfoliating?
Oily
What skin type is associated with the treatment goals of soothing, drying, and protecting?
Sensitive
Where on the face of a client with combination skin are the follicles medium to larger?
Outside the T-zone on the cheeks
What causes actinic aging?
Sun exposure
What does alipidic skin lack?
Oil
What are contraindications?
Factors that prohibit a treatment
What type of skin is indicated by redness and is the result of distended capillaries from weakening of the capillary walls?
Couperose
What does the Fitzpatrick scale measure?
Skin’s ability to tolerate sun exposure
What does the term “keratosis” refer to?
Abnormally thick buildup of cells
What do occlusive products reduce?
Water loss