Skin Care

Question 1

Primary responsibility of a medical aesthetician

Answer 1

• help treat a client’s skin concerns using non-invasive treatments.
  -responsible for educating your client on proper skin care.
  -Understanding what active ingredient treats which skin concern

Question 2

Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)

Answer 2

-gentle chemical exfoliants that exfoliate the skin by gently dissolving the bonds between surface skin cells
-found in anti-aging products
-acne reducing pigmentation, brightening skin tone, giving skin a smoother & plumper texture
-common AHAs ( lactic acid & glycolic acid) least likely to irritate skin
-doesn’t penetrate deep below the skin surface due to the fact it’s water soluble
- ideal for all skin types

Question 3

Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHAs)

Answer 3

-known as salicylic acid
-chemical exfoliants that are ideal for treating blemish-prone skin & blackheads
-help removal of dead skin cells
-oil soluble
-penetrate below the skin’s surface to clear your pores of excess sebum & dirt to reduce oiliness, reducing inflammation & fighting bacteria on the skins surface
-best for those with congested skin & oily skin

Question 4

Ceramides

Answer 4

-lipids that provide smooth plumpness to the skin
-found in the epidermal layers of the skin, acts as a barrier, protecting the skin from environmental stressors such as pollution, dry air & debris
-restores skin’s hydration & moisture, leaving skin looking supple
- suitable for all skin types

Question 5

Niacinamide

Answer 5

• popular ingredient found in skincare products
  -used to treat acne, rosacea & hyperpigmentation
  -derives from vitamin B3 , contains anti inflammatory properties
  -also improves skin’s elasticity, strengthens the putt layers of the skin, helps boost levels of fatty acids in the skin leading to plumper looking skin

Question 6

Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

Answer 6

• helps with soft tissue growth, prompts your body to make collagen & elastin, keeps your skin moisturizer, prevents tightness, boosts elasticity & reduces scarring
  -found in anti-aging skincare products

Question 7

Retinol

Answer 7

-Potent derivative of Vitamin A
-converted to retinoic acids, the active form of Vitamin A
-Topical retinol boosts cell turnover which promotes skin renewal, leaving brighter and healthier skin
-Acne fighting ability, it’s anti-aging properties & it’s skin brightening power

Question 8

Peptides

Answer 8

-amino acids that link together to form proteins which are building blocks of our skin
-small enough to penetrate the skin , signal body to produce more collagen

Question 9

Vitamin C

Answer 9

-Powerful antioxidant
-when applied topically stimulates collagen, elastin production, leading to younger looking & firmer feeling skin
-Protects skin from environmental aggressors & prevents damage
-Used for skin brightening, hyperpigmentation correcting & skin tone evening as it helps to reduce scars or spits without changing your normal skin pigmentation

Question 10

Vitamin E

Answer 10

-Naturally occurs in 8 chemical forms
-Most commonly listed skincare products are tocopheryl acetate & tocopherol
-Potent antioxidant
- helps protect the skin from environmental pollution & has anti- inflammatory properties ( extremely soothing & calming), prevent the signs of premature again
- great moisturizer, super-hydrating great wound healing properties as it helps to strengthen the skin’s barrier function

Question 11

Importance of SPF

Answer 11

-Limited sun exposure will be crucial to the after care of most treatments
-protects your skin from the sun

Question 12

2 types of UV Rays that cause different types of damage if there is too much exposure

Answer 12

• Ultraviolet A- premature aging of the skin
  -Ultraviolet B- associated with sunburns

Question 13

2 types of sunscreen

Answer 13

• Physical (mineral) sunscreen ingredients(including the minerals titanium dioxide & zinc oxide) block & scatter the rays before they penetrate your skin
  -Chemical sunscreen ingredients ( avobenzone & octisalate) absorb UV rays before they can damage your skin

Question 14

Face massaging techniques

Answer 14

-optimize the results of your facial treatment when dealing with varying skin.
-By massaging the face, you are releasing the lymphatic drainage within the skin circulating blood flow & oxygen giving the facial appearance for definition & plumpness

Question 15

Importance of a facial massage

Answer 15

-Direct communication between the therapist & client
- Value of its role in enriching client satisfaction levels

Question 16

Varying characteristics of skin types

Answer 16

• Stimulation needs & sensitivity levels of a client’s skin
• differing levels of vascular & sebaceous activity