Skin Assessment And Recommendation Flashcards
Normal skin type looks like
Balanced oil production and a healthy glow and color
Normal skin type pore size, skin thickness, and woods lamp
Small pore size
Thick skin with good elasticity (usually young clients)
Woods lamp shows even blue/purple fluorescent throughout face
Dry skin type looks like
Limited oil production and may feel uncomfortable and tight with increased sensitivity
Dry skin pore size, skin thickness, and woods lamp
Pore size is small
Possible thin skin
Woods lamp may show small orange dots on nose and chin
10-12 hours before oil is felt on skin
Combination skin looks like
Uneven oil production
Combination skin pore size, skin thickness, and woods lamp
Pore size is a mix of medium/large pores though forehead and nose
Skin is thick on cheeks and thin around eyes and forehead
Woods lamp shows small orange dots though t-zone
4-6 hours before oil is felt on skin
Oily skin type looks like
Widespread oil production
Oily skin pore size, skin thickness, and woods lamp
Pore size is medium/large through forehead and nose
Skin is thick on cheeks and thin around eyes and forehead
Woods lamp shows small orange dots though t-zone
2-4 hours before oil is felt on skin
How to tell Fitzpatrick skin type
Look at skin tone, eye color, and natural hair color
Fitzpatrick skin type 1 and daily care
Highly sensitive, always burns, and never tans
High UV exposure-wear and reapply SPF 40+
Cloudy = at least SPF 30+
Fitzpatrick skin type 2 and daily care
Very sun-sensitive, burns easily, and tans minimally
High UV exposure- wear and reapply SPF 30+ even when cloudy
Fitzpatrick skin type 3 and daily care
Sun-sensitive, sometimes burns, and tans to light brown
High UV exposure- wear and reapply SPF 30+ even when cloudy
Fitzpatrick skin type 4 and daily care
Minimally sun sensitive, burns minimally, always tans to moderate brown
High UV exposure- wear and reapply SPF 30+
Fitzpatrick skin type 5 and daily care
Sun insensitive, rarely burns, and tans well
High UV exposure- wear and reapply SPF 15+
Fitzpatrick skin type 6 and daily care
Sun insensitive, rarely burns, tans well
High UV exposure- wear and reapply SPF 15+
Skin conditions (4)
Sensitivity
Texture
Aging
Pigmentation
Sensitivity description
Sensitive, irritated skin
Allergic reaction
Possible disease/disorder: eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, environmental sensitivity
Sensitivity service recommendations
Increase hydration, barrier protection
Decrease erythema, micro circulation, and discomfort
Texture description
Dehydrated skin
Congested skin
Acne (all grades)
UV photo damage
Congestion