SkinCare Flashcards
Three main layers of the skin
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous
6 functions of the skin
Protection Sensation Absorbtion Excretion Regulation Secretion
What are the SubLayers of the epidermis
Corneum Lucidium Granulosum Spinosum Germivatum
What are the Two glands in the dermis
Sudiferouse gland
Subacious gland
What’s the Corneums other name? What gives it that name?
The other name is the horny layer, what gives it that name is the keratin found in this layer of skin. It’s tough like a bulls horn
What’s cool about the lucidium?
It’s only going on the soles of your feet nd the Palma of your hands. No hair follicles
What’s cool about the granulosum?
Mostly dead skin cells from this layer up. Produces melanin. Melanin gives you pigmentation. Pigmentation is the color of your skin.
What does melanin do for us?
Protects us from getting burned from the sun
5 major massage movements?
Petrasuage Efulorage Tapplement Friction Vibration
What’s the best order of cosmetics used in a facial?
Cleanser
Toner
Moisturizer
Protection : sunblock/ staying hydrated
Explain what your skin protects us from
Bacteria and infection
Explain what sensation is
The sense of touch or feeling something. Like when your in a hot tub then you jump into a pool and it’s really cold
Explain absorbtion
Taking in oxygen and water
What’s excretion? What’s being excreted?
Real easing of toxins.
What’s regulation?
Internal feeling, too hot means you sweat. Too cold means you shiver and get goose bumps.
