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Skinmedica Skincare Flashcards

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1
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what are the 3 C’s when assessing skin

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condition
concern
commitment

  1. what do we see when we look at their skin?
  2. what is the patients personal concerns?
  3. what is the patients timeline, will they be committed to the regimen?
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what is the skinmedica method

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the cleanse factor
the growth factor
the correct factor
the hydrate factor
the protect factor

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why is the skin so important

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it is the largest organ in our body, weighing 10 pounds, and acts as a barrier from the outside.

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what are the 3 main layers of skin

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epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis

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where are fibroblasts housed in the skin

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in the dermis

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what is the purpose of fibroblasts

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they hold all the youthful properties, this cell contributes to formation of connective tissue. fibroblasts secrete collagen proteins that help maintain the structural framework of tissues.

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what SM product incorporates fibroblasts

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TNS advance plus because it helps with deep wrinkles, sagging skin by improving fibroblasts as well as hyaluronic acid production

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what is the purpose of keratinocytes

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Keratinocytes are epidermal-derived epithelial cells, which permanently exit the cell cycle and migrate to the epidermal surface, where they fulfill their function as the body’s outermost barrier against environmental insults.

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as we age, what tends to happen to the keratinocytes

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they start holding onto cells, instead of releasing them when they come into contact, we then start seeing a build up, uneven skin tone, clogged pores, uneven skin texture.

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what is the best way to help the keratinocytes

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use an exfoliant, diamond glow, chemical peel as well as start medical grade skin care such as lumivive for the skin barrier protection

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what is the purpose of the first layer of skin, epidermis

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provides an environmental barrir to pathogens and controls water loss from the body

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what cells is the epidermis composed of

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keratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans cells, Merkel cells, inflammatory cells, and stem cells

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what is the dermis composed of

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primarily contains nerve endings, blood vessels, and cells such as fibroblasts, macrophages, and adipocytes

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what is the hypodermis composed of

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mainly of fat and blood vessels and contains the same cells as the dermis

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what is the correlation of melanocytes and keratinocytes

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our protection cell, keratinocytes, send extra melanin to protect the cell from intrinsic and extrinsic causes. the injury can make its way to the skin surface, resulting in skin irregularity, sun spots, and melasma.

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when there is a melasma issue what products are the best for this

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even and clear for this condition as well as other modalities

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what is a growth factor

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natural substance made by skin cells that maintain firmness and elasticity in the skin

18
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what cell is responsible for growth factors

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fibroblasts

19
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what products are in the cleanse factor

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aha/bha exfoliating cleanser
facial cleanser
purifying foaming wash
even and correct brightening treatment pads

20
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which cleansers are not recommended for pregnant or nursing patients

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aha/bha exfoliating cleanser
purifying foaming wash
because of the ingredient salicylic acid

21
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which cleanser is great for everyday use and why

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facial cleanser because it hydrates and refreshes all skin tones
removes environmental pollutants, excess oil, and makeup

22
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what cleanser is best to use right after chemical peel

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facial cleanser

23
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which cleanser is great to use between peels/diamond glow

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aha/bha exfoliating cleanser for a continued glow and exfoliating factor

24
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what are the benefits of aha/bha exfoliating cleanser

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light exfoliating cleanser that gently scrubs away dead skin to reveal younger looking skin, improved the appearance of skin tone and texture

25
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what cleanser is best for oily/acne prone skin

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purifying foaming wash

26
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what are the key benefits of purifying foaming wash

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daily acne treatment cleanser that helps clear up acne, specifically formulated for acne prone skin

27
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what is the importance of the ingredient salicylic acid

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to help reduce the number of acne blemishes

28
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what is the purpose of the E&C brightening treatment pads

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helps reduce the appearance of dullness and uneven tone and texture for bright skin

29
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when should the brightening pads be applied

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wipe over face daily after cleansing and before applying treatment products

30
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why are the brightening pads great to use in conjunction with a diamond glow

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because it has glycolic acid, same as most diamond glow treatments, and will continue to give you the same glow. if using aha/bha too, use it on off days.

31
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how does the brightening pads help with uneven skintone

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has LTN complex which is lotus sprout extract, tranexemic acid, and niacinamide

32
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what is lotus sprout extract used for

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cleanses the skin but is also filled with vitamins and antioxidants to help skin stay healthy and fresh as well as exfoliated

33
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what is the tranexemic acid used for

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improving surface discolorations

34
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what is the niacinamide used for

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promotes brighter skin and lessens reddness

35
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what products are in the growth factor step

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TNS advanced system
TNS recovery complex

36
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what makes TNS advanced serum the the best product for overall skin health

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it uses human fibroblast conditioned media, which is a lab grown, naturally secreted and stabilized growth factor blend that helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone, texture, and most of all sagging skin! this inspires new skin growth and collagen formation

37
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what can you see results from TNS advanced serum

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if using religiously, 2x day you will begin to see results in just 2 weeks

38
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what should you inform patient of bottle packaging in TNS advanced serum

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its a 2 chamber bottle, you have to prime it by turning it upside down and slapping product. always press with 2 fingers (bunny ears)

39
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what are the 2 chambers of TNS advanced serum

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chamber one holds TNS-MR which is the next generation growth factor and peptide complex
chamber 2 holds french see, marine, and micro algae extract to help support repair functions, skin renewal process, and collagen and elastin levels

40
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when should you apply the TNS advance serum

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morning and night after cleansing and toning
very important to do at night too because this is when our skin is working its hardest for cell turnover

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Medical Aesthetic Treatments (8 decks)

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