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19 Cards in this Set
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T-zone
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center area of the face
forhead nose chin |
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5 skin types
(classification that describes a persons genetic skin type) |
1. dry
2. normal 3. combination 4. oily 5. sensitive (both a skin type and condition) |
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actinic
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aging from sun damage and problems from hormonal fluctuations
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alipidic
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dry skin
lacks oil (lipids) |
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antioxidants
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free radical scavengers
vitamins/ingredients that decrease free radicals in our system |
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Fitzpatrick Scale
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used to measure the skin types ability to tolerate the sun
I-VI |
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contraindications
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a factor that prohibits treatment
treatments could have a harmful or negative side-effect to those w. certain medical conditions or skin conditions |
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AHA's
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alpha hydroxy acid
acids used to exfoliate the skin |
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occlusive (products)
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decrease tranepidermal water loss (TEWL)
hold in moisture to protest the skins top barrier layer and combat dryness |
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melanosome
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pigment granules of melanocyte cells that produce melanin in the basal layer
transfers melanin to keratinocytes |
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dehydration
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lack of H2O
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sensitivities
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reactions from internal/external causes
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sun damage
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UV damage to the epidermis and dermis
effects wrinkles, elastin and will increase the breakdown of collagen, pigmentation and CA |
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2 categories that influence wrinkles and aging
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internal
external |
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internal influences on wrinkles/aging
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genetics
medication |
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external influences on wrinkles/aging
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temp extremes
sun |
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irratation
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redness or inflammation
variety of causes soap, environmental |
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enlarged pores
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larger due to oil or debris trapped in follicles
due to elasticity loss or trauma (clogged) |
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poor elasticity
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sagging
loose skin from sun damage and age |
