Skin Analysis Flashcards
What determines a person’s skin type?
Skin type is determined by genetics and ethnicity, but like everything else, skin can change over time.
What skin type is associated with the treatment goals of extra cleansing and exfoliating?
Proper treatment, exfoliation, and a water-based hydrator will help keep oily skin clean and balanced.
What can be indicated by the size of the pores in the T-zone and throughout the face?
Evaluating the pores in the T-zone is the first step in determining skin type.
What is true of normal skin?
Normal skin has a good oil–water balance.
What is primarily a condition, not a skin type?
Skin types are categorized as normal, combination, oily, and dry. Sensitive skin is a condition.
What is recommended for combination skin?
Water-based products for combination skin work best. You should avoid harsh products and rough exfoliating
What skin type is associated with the treatment goals of maintenance and preventative care?
Maintenance and preventative care are the goals for normal skin type.
Sensitive skin is a condition, not an actual skin type.
true
Sensitive skin is characterized by fragile, thin skin and redness
True
Sensitive skin can be difficult to treat because of its low tolerance for products and stimulation.
True
Telangiectasia or couperose skin conditions, which appear as red, distended capillaries, are not noticeable on sensitive skin.
False
Fatigue can cause fragile or thin skin
false
Caucasian skin types contain more melanin than darker skin types do.
false
Hyperkeratosis skin needs less exfoliation and deep pore cleansing.
false
The sun slows down hyperpigmentation
false
Hyperpigmentation is not a problem for darker skin types
false
Darker skins types are considered oilier and thicker, and can still be fragile.
true
Reactions are easier to see on darker skin.
false
No matter what the skin type or ethnic background, everyone can use the same skin care routine
false
The neck and décolleté have _____ sebaceous glands than the face, so they tend to show _____ more quickly.
fewer and broken capillaries
_____ and _____ (wrinkles) develop just as much on the neck and chest as the face.
rhytides, aging
A new phenomenon caused by the repeated movement of looking down at a cell phone is called _____.
tech neck
Remind your clients that the neck and décolleté need _____ as much as the face does
spf
large blackheads, usually around the eyes, due to sun exposure
Solar comedomes