Skin Types & Conditions Flashcards
Name skin types
Normal
Dry
Oily
Combination
Name skin conditions
Sensitive Mature Dehydrated Congested Infected
Describe normal skin type
- good balance of oil and moisture
- fine texture
- no visible pores
- smooth to the touch
- quite rare skin type
Describe oily skin (seborrhoeic) type
- Overproduction of sebum
- look shiny
- it can be thicker
- can have congested pores (comedones)
- comedones can become infected if not cleaned thoroughly
- might be signs of scarring in case of acne
Describe Dry skin
- Dull matt
- lack if sebum & moisture
- skin thinner and often has broken capillaries cheek area.
Describe combination skin type
Oily T zone
Dry cheeks
Most skins are a combination
Describe appearance of sensitive skin condition
Flushed look (redness) Often linked to dry pale skin
Describe appearance of dehydrated skin condition
Flaky
Less moisture in skin
Normal sebaceous secretion
- Caused by extremes temperature, less water intake and to much caffeine intake.
Describe appearance of mature skin condition
- sagging and wrinkles
- by ageing cell renewal slows down
- Sebaceous secretion reduced
- loss of muscle tone and elasticity
Describe appearance of congested skin condition
- blocked pores
- lumpy skin texture
- comedones and whiteheads
Describe appearance of Infected skin condition
Pain full by touch
Swelling
Tenderness
accompanied by pus (thick fluid dead tissue & bacteria)
Mention some factors that affects the skin
UV rays Alcohol Sleep patterns Hormones Water consumed Smoking Stress Products Immune system Exercise levels DNA
Why is it important to maintain a healthy pH of 4.5-5.5?
Ensures the skin can fight infection and preventing damage
Particularly important client’s with acne
Using Harsh product will strip ?
Skins natural protection, acid mantle and increased risk of infection in pores.
Products with high amount of (what) is not good for the skin surface?
Products with a high amount of Alkaline
