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Skin Analysis Flashcards

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Skin consultation def

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What the guest tells you about their habits, challenges, desires, etc

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Skin analysis def

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What the esthe feels, sees, and touches

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How to determine clients ski type

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Look: what do you notice about the guests skin
Touch: make contact with skin. What do you feel on and under the skin
Listen: what does the client say about their skin

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Another name for dry skin

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Alipoid

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Skin type vs skin conditions

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Skin type is based on the oil production in skin
Skin conditions are diseases affecting the skin and the texture and appearance of skin

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Common skin conditions (5)

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Pigmentation (hyper, hypo, post-inflammatory)
Sensitized
Congested/breakouts
Premature aging
Dehydration

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Dehydrated characteristics/def

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Lack of moisture, noticeable fine lines and wrinkles, tight skin surface, oil and comedones may be present, and flaky skin may be present

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Pigmentation def and how it gets there

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White or brown spots resulting from trauma to the skin

Sun, damage, + post-inflammatory

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Congested/acneic skin characteristics

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Open and closed comedones
Under surface congestion
Pustular breakouts

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Sensitive skin will often have

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Telangiectasia or broken capillaries (redness)

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What does Look, touch, ask mean

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Look - visual assessment of the clients skin
Touch - tactile assessment
Ask - verify information on client intake form and ask questions

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Magnifying lamp (loupe) description, key uses, + daily care and maintenance

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Provides light and magnification
Cover clients eyes (eye pads); turn on lamp; position over clients face

Close examination of skins surface
Performing extractions, brow shaping, + lash and brow tinting
Applying lash enhancements

Clean with soft cloth and remove fingerprints
Avoid using alcohol to clean

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Woods lamp description and uses

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Black light colorizes different areas of skin to indicate different conditions

Validating skin type
Identifying dermal vs epidermal pigmentation
Identifying possible infections
Used in medical field to diagnose skin conditions

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Woods lamp colors with descriptions (6)

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Blue-white - normal healthy skin

White - thick corneum layer; spots of dead cell buildup

Purple - dehydrated skin

Yellow/pink/green - signs of bacteria, fungus

Brown - pigmentation, dark spots, and sun damage; dermal pigmentation shows up lighter in color than epidermal pigmentation

Orange - active oil production; shows as small dots in active sebaceous glands (pores)

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Skin scope (Derma scope/skin scanner) description

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A magnifying mirror/light that incorporates a black light; Used for consultations within retail settings prior to a service and before using a magnifying lamp

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Skin typing classifies skin based on

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Oil production (sebum)

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Genetic predisposition def

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Determines our skin type, number of pores, and oil production

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3 options for skin type and conditions

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Balance
Increase
Decrease

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Normal skin type description, look, ask, and touch

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Balanced oil production
Healthy glow and color

Small pores
May be medium in t-zone
No blackheads or blemishes
Smooth texture

Oil production = throughout face, does not appear oily
Woods lamp = yellow/orange dots in central face
“How many hours after cleansing do you feel oil?” - “always balanced”

Thick skin with good elasticity
Usually young clients

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Dry skin type description, look, ask, and touch

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Limited oil production
May feel uncomfortable and tight with increased sensitivity

Small pores
Flaky areas

Woods lamp = small orange dots on nose and chin
“How many hours after cleansing do feel oil?” - “between 10-12 hours or not at all”

Possible thin skin throughout face
Rough, uneven texture

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Combination description, look, ask, and touch

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Uneven oil production

Mix of medium/large pores in t-zone
Areas of roughness on cheeks, outer face
Shiny t-zone

Woods lamp = small orange dots in t-zone
“How many hours after cleansing do you feel oil?” - “4 hours or earlier”

Thick skin on cheeks
Thin skin around eyes and forehead

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Oily skin type description, look, ask, and touch

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Widespread oil production (throughout face into hairline)

Large pores
Orange peel texture
Overall shiny look
Comedones (blackheads)
Possible acne

Woods lamp = small orange dots throughout face and hairline
“How many hours after cleansing do you feel oil?” - “2 hours or earlier”

Thick skin

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Fitzpatrick skin typing is widely accepted for classifying skin types according to what

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Tolerance of and reaction to ultraviolet radiation

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Fitzpatrick type 1 description, reaction to UV, general genetic predisposition, and service cautions

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Skin tone = very fair, ivory; generally red or blonde hair

Always burns, peels, and never tans

Northern European

Most exfoliation services are fine depending on sensitivity level
Extended redness can happen
High risk for skin cancer

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Fitzpatrick type 2 description, reaction to UV, general genetic predisposition, and service cautions

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Skin tone ranges from fair to light-beige

Burns easily, peels, tans minimally

European/Scandinavian

Most exfoliation services are fine depending on sensitivity level
Extended redness can happen
High risk for skin cancer

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Fitzpatrick type 3 description, reaction to UV, general genetic predisposition, and service cautions

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Skin tone ranges from light-beige to light brown

Burns moderately + average tanning ability

Southern or Central European

Most exfoliation services are fine depending on sensitivity level
Extended redness can happen
High risk for skin cancer
Can have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

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Fitzpatrick type 4 description, reaction to UV, general genetic predisposition, and service cautions

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Skin tone is a moderate brown shade

Burns minimally, tans easily

Mediterranean, Asian, or Latina

Use caution with exfoliation services and extraction; be gentle and provide in-depth after care instructions
Prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Keloid scarring possible, reactive skin may scar easily
Lower risk of skin cancer but UV irritation possible

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Fitzpatrick type 5 description, reaction to UV, general genetic predisposition, and service cautions

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Skin tone is a dark brown shade

Rarely burns, tans easily and substantially

East Indian, Native American, latino, or African

Use caution with exfoliation services and extraction; be gentle and provide in-depth after care instructions
Prone to PIH
Keloid scarring possible; reactive skin may scar easily
Lower risk of skin cancer but UV irritation possible

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Fitzpatrick type 6 description, reaction to UV, general genetic predisposition, and service cautions

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Skin tone is a dark brown to black shade

Almost never burns, tans readily and substantially

African or aboriginal ancestry

Use caution with exfoliation services and extraction; be gentle and provide in-depth after care instructions
Prone to PIH
Keloid scarring possible; reactive skin may scar easily
Lower risk of skin cancer but UV irritation is possible

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Key factors of skin conditions are

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Color and texture

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Skin sensitivity description, possible disease/disorder, skin structure impacted, causes, and cautions

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Sensitive and irritated skin, allergic reactions

Eczema
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Environmental sensitivity

Vascular (capillaries)
Stratum corneum
Skin barrier (acid mantle)

Imparted stratum corneum barrier
Medication
Environmental exposure
Poor skincare routine
Disease/disorders
Internal inflammation
Allergies
Cosmetic ingredient sensitivity

Dilated capillaries on the nose
Cheeks and chin
Inflammation
May indicate a disease like rosacea

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Texture description, skin structures impacted, and causes

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Dehydrated and congested skin; UV photo damage

Stratum corneum
Skin barrier (acid mantle)
Glands

Impaired stratum corneum barrier/acid mantle
High transepidermal water loss
Medication
Glycation
Hyperkeratinization in hair follicle
Excess sebum production
Bacteria overgrowth
Hormone factors
Impaired circulation

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Aging skin description (stages), skin structures impacted, and causes

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Stage 1 - wrinkles with movement, some UV damage, some sagging along jawline
Stage 2 - wrinkles at rest, UV damage, sagging along jawline/neck/eyes, dark circles, redness
Stage 3 - deep wrinkles, sagging jawline and neck, widespread discoloration

Dermis
Muscle
Vascular
Skin barrier
Melanocytes
Dermal/epidermal junction

Sun damage, smoking, and time (gradual loss of elasticity and collagen)

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Pigmentation description, skin structures impacted, and causes of hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation

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Hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and melasma
Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
Photodamaged skin

Stratum basal
Melanocytes

Hyper = result of overactive melanocytes due to stress, UV exposure, hormones, injury, or heat sensitivity

Hypo = result of melanocyte dying and not producing any pigment; can come from autoimmune disease, UV exposure, or injury

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Acne skin description (grades 1-4), skin structures impacted, causes, and cautions

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Grade 1 - simple non-inflammatory acne, comedones and a few papules
Grade 2 - comedones, papules, and a few pustules
Grade 3 - larger inflammatory papules, pustules, and a few cysts; a more severe form involving the face, neck, chest, and back
Grade 4 - more severe with cysts becoming widespread on face, neck, chest, and back

Stratum corneum
Skin barrier (acid mantle)
Glands

Impaired stratum corneum barrier/acid mantle
Hyperkeratinization in hair follicle
Excess sebum production Bacteria overgrowth
Hormonal factors such as excess androgen

Do not perform services on grades 3 + 4 w/o doctors permission

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Comedones =

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Black heads

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Papules =

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Pimple (not protruding)

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Pustules =

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White head pimple

39
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Topical acne treatments (6)

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Benzoyl peroxide
Topical antibiotics
Retin-A
Azelaic acid
Salicylic acid
Glycolic acid

40
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Benzoyl peroxide description

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Used to dry and exfoliate; releases oxygen, helps kill bacteria

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Topical antibiotics description

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Prescribed by physician to dry skin and kill bacteria

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Retin-A description

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Contains tretinoin; powerful derivative of vitamin a; dries skin and promoted rapid exfoliation

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Azelaic acid description

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Acid that promotes drying and cell turnover

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Salicylic acid description

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Beta hydroxy acid; mildly dries and promotes cell turnover by producing a mild keratolytic action (thinning of the skin around lesions)

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Glycolic acid description

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Alpha hydroxy acid; breaks bonds connecting skin cells together; allows cell turnover and exfoliation; glycolic and alpha hydroxy peels to remove stratum corneum and unplug clogged pores

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