RA 2 Cosmetics Flashcards
Goal of Cosmetics & Cosmetology
to simulate the natural, non-cosmetic look appearance of color of skin coming through of the deceased.
The purpose of restorative art
to recreate the natural form and color on the visible parts of a body
: Postmortem cosmetology accomplishes this recreation of natural form and color by:
- Replacing color in the skin
- Counteracting color changes in the skin caused by the graying
- Covering discolorations in the skin
- Accenting positive facial features.
- De-emphasizing negatively appearing features.
- Compensating for artificial funeral home lighting.
An embalmer should try to recreate a natural appearance by using the ___ amount of cosmetics as necessary.
least
: a natural, non-cosmetic effect… simulating the appearance of color coming from within the skin
Naturalism in Cosmetology
Identify Differences In:
- Human complexions
- Highlight & shadow areas
- Warm color areas
Two Methods of Complexion Coloring:
- INTERNAL
- EXTERNAL
___ method involves the use of an arterial injection solution that contains a dye. Imparts pinkish color to skin and counteracts the gray color of formaldehyde on tissue & blood. Dis advantage is can be blotchy (uneven) distribution of arterial fluid to tissue.
Internal Method of Complexion Coloring
___ method of coloration is through the application of cosmetics to skin and embalmer can choose rather to use creams, powders, or liquids or all 3.
External Method of Complexion Coloring
3 Types of external coloring
Creams
Powder cosmetics
Liquid cosmetics
semi-solid consistency
Creams
- solid substance in the state of fine, loose particles, produced by crushing or grinding
Powder cosmetics
- fluid colorant in which pigments are dissolved or suspended.
Liquid cosmetics
Classification of Cosmetics
- Transparent
- Translucent
- Opaque
– transmitting rays of light through its substance so that a body situated beyond or behind it can be distinctly seen. (Liquid / Cream / Powder)
Transparent
- (somewhat transparent) transmitting light but not causing sufficient diffusion to eliminate perception of distinct images. (Liquid / Cream / Powder)
Translucent
(NOT transparent or translucent) not allowing light to pass through, concealing cosmetic. (Liquid / Cream)
Opaque
Transparent Liquid Pros Does not cake Does not rub off Dries quickly Easily removed from hair
Transparent Liquid Cons limited color choice does not cover discoloration does not cover wax well collect in deep pores & appear darker
Opaque Cream Pros
many help prevent dehydration Choice of thickness Covers discoloration Covers wax Mixes with wax
Opaque Cream Cons
can look pasty can color hair clumps rubs off easily powder application to dry stain clothing
4 Colors needed to match (reproduce) skin color
- DARK BROWN
- YELLOW
- RED
- WHITE
Skin Pigments
- Melanin:
- Carotene:
- Hemoglobin:
- Ruddy:
- Florid:
- Swarthy:
brown to black-brown pigment of the hair and skin, in all races
Melanin
yellow pigment of skin, found in adipose (fat) tissue
Carotene
red pigment gives blood color; bright red gives pinker look skin and darker red appear bluish
Hemoglobin
red complexion
Ruddy
flushed with red
Florid
dark-colored complexion
Swarthy
Pigments of the skin:
cells produce melanin, the more melanin, the darker the skin.
the color and texture of the skin within and under the epidermis and dermis
Complexion
– heredity absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes.
Albinism
– pigment that gives the blood color; bright red gives pinker look skin and darker red appear bluish
Hemoglobin
– uneven concentrations of melanin appearing as a dark spot usually on face. Not considered a discoloration that needs covering
Freckles
Normal Complexion variables
- AGE – skin color becomes duller and grayer
- CLIMATE – abundance or lack of sunshine will change the melanin of the skin
- HEALTH – degree of redness of the complexion is affected by quantity of blood in superficial capillaries
- GENETICS – determined in part by the genes we are born with.