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A _____ type is something a person is born with
skin
The five different skin types are
dry, normal, combination, oily, and sensitive
Only one skin type can also be a skin condition. what is it?
sensitive
When skin lacks _____, it is classified as a dry skin type.
Oil
Small follicles indicate that the skin is
Dry
This skin type has an unhealthy acid mantle and skin barrier function
Dry
Occlusive products do what?
Reduce transepidermal water loss
Which skin type(s) can be dehydrated?
All
dry, oily, and combination
Skin that is dehydrated lacks
Water
When follicles go from smaller to medium just on the edge of the T-zone by the nose, the skin type is
Normal
Blemishes develop in oily skin because the pores get clogged with
oil and dead skin cells
Having a good water-and-oil balance is characteristic of which skin type(s)
Normal
Products and exposure to heat or sun can easily irritate this skin type
Sensitive
The _____ is a skin typing system that shows the skin's ability to withstand sun exposure
Fitzpatrick Scale
The Fitzpatrick Scale classifies people with very fair skin, blond or re hair and light-colored eyes as
Type I
_____ on the fitzpatrick scale includes mideastern skin that tans and is rarely sensitive to the sun
Type V
Different amounts of _____ are found in black, hispanic, Asian, and Native American skin types
Melanin
Hyperkeratosis can be defined as
excessive dead skin cell buildup and cell turnover
Darker skin types suffer from _____ due to trauma, extractions, sun damage, or exfoliation
post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Which ethnic skin type is considered to be most sensitive to peels?
Asian
You should be most concerned about the _____ when treating skin
Skin condition
A person's skin condition can be influenced by
Internal and external factors
Which of the following are skin conditions?
Couperose, sensitive, adn wrinkling
Rough areas that are cause by sun exposure and are sometimes accompanied by a layered scale or scab are characterisitics of this skin condition
actinic keratosis
Inflammatory redness is called
erythema
Choose the description that best describes comedones
blackheads and whiteheads
A blackhead can be most accurately described as a(n)
open comedone
What type of skin condition is caused by smoking?
asphyxiated
When skin is asphyxiated, what does it lack?
oxygen
Large blackheads around the eyes are specifically called
solar comedones
When papules become infected and contain fluid, they are called
pustules
Externally, the skin is most damaged by
sun exposure
What does MED stand for?
minimal erythemal dose
MED measures
how long it takes to become red from sun exposure
Skin can suffer from _____ as a result of being exposed to UVA rays
photoaging
DNA damage
skin cancer
UVB rays are characterized by
shorter, stronger wavelengths
What are the causes of erythema
cell damage and blood vessel dilation in the dermis
This layer of teh atmosphere is responsible for absorbing UVC rays
ozone layer
high amounts of antioxidants can be found in these foods
berries and citrus fruits
A family of antioxidants known as polyphenols can be found in
green tea
red grapes
strawberries and pomegranates
_____ for esthetic services include(s) contagious diseases
Contraindications
Lupus is one example of a(n) _____ disease
autoimmune system
Harsh exfoliating or waxing treatments should always be avoided when clients are taking
oral steroids
These treatments may triger an epileptic seizure
light or electrical treatments
Clients with _____ should not receive electrical treatments
Heart abnormalities or have a pacemaker
You must ask important questions, such as, "What are yours skin concerns?" when:
Doing a consultation
Asking your client how their skin feels during different parts of the day provides valuable information about what?
oiliness or dryness
Touching the skin with your fingers during a skin analysis helps you to determine whether or not the skin is
rough
The four components of every skin analysis include
look
feel
ask and listen