Skin Analysis Flashcards
What are 7 characteristics of Normal skin type?
- Medium sized follicles
- No pustules
- Few comedones
- Oily film at end of day
- Good elasticity
- Smooth to touch
- Balanced oil and water
What are 7 characteristics of Dry skin type?
- Small or non visible follicles
- No comedones
- No pustules
- Tight feeling
- Weak elasticity
- Prone to sensitivities
- May be reactive
What are 7 characteristics of Oily skin type?
- Large follicles
- Many comedones
- Oily film at the beginning of the day
- Good elasticity
- Possible pustules
- Prone to acne
- Uneven texture
What is the technical term for dilated capillaries?
Telangiectasia
What is the technical term for permanent redness?
Erythrosis
What are 5 characteristics of superficial dehydration?
- Dull
- Tight feeling
- Reactive
- Tiny wrinkles
- Itchy
What are 4 characteristics of sensitive skin?
- Warm to touch
- Reactive to touch and products
- Distended capillaries
- Permanent redness
What are 5 intrinsic (interior) factors that may affect the skin?
- Free radicals
- Dehydration
- Vitamin deficiencies
- Hormones
- Aging
What are 5 extrinsic (exterior) factors that may affect the skin?
- UV exposure/sun damage
- Tanning beds
- Environmental exposure
- Poor/inappropriate skin care
- Misuse of products
Why is it important to recommend home care to your client?
The skin needs ingredients applied daily to maintain optimal skin health
80% of results in a skin care program are determined by daily home care
What are 6 questions you should ask your client to help determine their skin type?
- What are your skin concerns?
- Do you have allergies to products?
- Is this the normal state of your skin?
- How does your skin feel during different times of the day?
- How much water do you drink?
- Do you smoke?
Define Pustule
An infected popular with fluid inside
Define Comedones
Open comedones are blackheads and clogged pores cause by build up of debris, oil, and dead skin cells in follicles
Closed comedones are whiteheads trapped in the follicle
Define Milia
Hardened collections of oil and dead skin trapped beneath the surface of the skin
