Skin Characteristics

Question 1

Sensitive

Answer 1

• skin may show high colouring as it is easily irritated
• usually broken capillaries in the cheek area
• skin feels warm to touch
• superficial flaking on the skin
• skin may show high colouring and tightness after cleansing

Question 2

Moist

Answer 2

• skin appears moist and feels damp; this is due to the over - secretion of sweat

Question 3

Oedematous

Answer 3

• skin appears swollen and puffy; this is because the tissues are retaining excess water

Question 4

Mature

Answer 4

• Skin broncos cry as sebaceous and sudoriferous glands become less active
• skin loses its elasticity
• epidermis grows more slowly and the skin appears thinner
• broken capillaries appear, especially near cheek area
• facial contours slack
• underlaying bone structure becomes more obvious
• bloody circulation is poor
• patches of uneven pigmentation appear

Question 5

Imperfections

Answer 5

• broken capillaries
• pustules
• papules
• milia
• comedones
• open pores
• fine lines and wrinkles