Skin Type , Condition, Contra A & AC Flashcards
How many skin types are there?
4
Name all the skin types there are
Normal
Dry
Oily
Combination
What is a normal skin type?
Good balance of oil and moisture
Oil and sweat glands work in harmony
Fine texture, no visible pores and smooth to touch
Rare skin type
What is an oily skin?
Overproduction of sebum from the sebaceous gland
More oil then water makes the skin look shiny
Thicker, congested pores (comedones)
If not cleaned properly can become infected
Signs of scarring if acne has been present
What is a dry skin
Skin that is lacking in oil and moisture
No visible pores
Dry to touch
Dull and matte appearance
Skin can be thin with broken capillaries on the checks
Lines and wrinkles will form prematurely
What is a combination skin?
A skin with two or more skin types
Commonly is an oily T zones and dry or normal cheek area
What are the 5 skin conditions?
Sensitive
Dehydrated
Mature
Congested
Infected
What is an sensitive skin?
More common due to developing allergies and sensitivity to chemical and products
Looks flushed (redness) in dry pale skin
What is a dehydration skin
May have normal sebaceous secretions
Suffering from flaking due to loss of moisture
From extreme temp or low water intake and high caffeine intake
What is a mature skin
Older skin
Slower rate of cell renewal
Sebaceous secretions are reduced
Loss of muscle tone and elasticity
Result in sagging and wrinkles
What is a congested skin
Pores become blocked, sweat and sebum are not escape onto the skin surface
Result in lumpy skin texture
Comedones and whitehead are present
What is an infected skin
The acid mantle breaks and bacteria enters the skin infection can occurs
Resulting in pain, swelling, tenderness and pus
What affects our skin
UV rays
Alcohol and smoking
Exercise and diet
Stress
Sleeping patterns
Drugs
Water intake
Hormones
Immune system
Poor skin care regimen and products
Examples contra indication that may prevent treatment
Bacterial - impetigo
Viral - herpes
Fungal - tinea
Parasitic infection - scabies, pediculosis
Medical condition - cancer
Skin condition- acne
Examples contra indication that may restrict treatment
Recent scar tissue
Eczema
Psoriasis
Hyper keratosis
Cuts, abrasion and bruising
Styes
Disclaimer on consultation forms
If you have any concerns do not carry on with the treatment
The signature on the form only covers you for what the client has informed you prior
What are the contra action
A contra action is something that happens as a result of the treatment
5 contra action rule
Stop treatments
Remove product
Apply cold compress
Record on record card
GP advice if needed
Why provide after care advice
Ensue the result of treatment last
Reduce risk of adverse reactions
What are the after care advice
No make up and facial treatments for 24hrs
Avoid UV light/ heat for 24hrs
Use cleanser, toner and moisturiser am/pm
Eye and neck cream
Drink plenty of water
Book for another treatment
What is a boil
Infected hair follicle
What is an open pore
Stretched sweat gland and hair follicle
What is a European skin
Thin with less melanin
What is a comedones
Blackheads