SKIN HEALTH 106.2 Flashcards
Smoking and alcohol are examples of what type of aging?
Extrinsic aging
Which of the following is the number one factor in extrinsic aging?
Amount of sun exposure
Eighty percent of facial aging is caused by cumulative UV exposure referred to as:
Photoaging
Smoking is known to cause:
Increased wrinkling
Which extrinsic factor causes damage to the skin by inducting oxidative stress that results in free-radical damage?
Pollutants
What is the term that refers to factors that are influenced by genetics and hormones?
Intrinsic aging
Plant molecules that mimic estrogen in the body, such as soybeans, are called:
Phytoestrogens
Which of the following imbalance effects on the skin is caused by testosterone?
Increased facial hair
Carbonated drinks cause your skin to age prematurely because of chemicals called:
Phosphates
All of the following are possible signs of decreased estrogen levels in the body EXCEPT?
Decreased sensitivity
Which of the following is NOT a lifestyle factor that may affect the skin?
Hormones
What lifestyle factor causes a complex chemical response in the body that is mandated by the hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands?
Stress
All of the following are biological effects of poor sleep EXCEPT:
Decreased skin discoloration
All of the following conditions show signs of sleep deprivation EXCEPT:
Increased cell renewal and repair
Large swings in humidity levels affect the amount of water loss in the stratum:
Corneum
The vitamin that protects against UV damage and slow signs of aging is:
Vitamin A
All of the following are elements of proper skincare that combine to result in healthy, glowing skin EXCEPT:
Excessive exposure to the sun
The 5 steps that are recommended daily to ensure healthy skin are cleanse, tone, treat, moisturize and:
Protect
When cleansing the skin, choose a product that:
Does not strip the skin of its natural moisturizing factors (NMFs)
Which of the following steps would occur first when performing a daily skin care regimen?
Remove makeup
Which skin care product helps to cleanse, soothe and smooth the skin while bringing it to normal pH?
Toner
Toning the skin should be performed:
Twice daily
Which skin care product has a higher concentration of active ingredients than a moisturizer to target concerns like lines, wrinkles, and skin texture?
Serum
A clay mask is beneficial for which skin condition?
Oily, acne-prone skin
Which skin care product is formulated with active ingredients that support the skin’s natural regeneration processes that happen at night?
Night creams
Susan is a client who needs to use a moisturizer to help hydrate and smooth her skin. when should she apply the moisturizer during her daily skin care regimen?
After toner and serum
The 2 types of UV (ultraviolet) rays that sunscreen helps to protect skin against are:
UVA and UVB
How long before sun exposure should a sunscreen product be applied?
15 minutes
All of the following statements identify ways to protect the skin from the sun’s harmful rays EXCEPT:
Apply extra sunscreen on children under 6 months of age
Cold environments with low humidity levels require cosmetic formulations that create a barrier on the skin when in prolonged cold exposure. (True or false)
True
High altitude requires lower levels of SPF protection daily. (True or False)
False
