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This is for milady esthetician 11th edition chapter 12

Advanced beauty college


Study guide 2016

What is a contraindication?

A factor that prohibits a treatment due to a condition

Why is it important to study skin analysis?

So an esthetician can correctly analyze skin to determine the appropriate treatment and products for a client

True or false


A client consultation is important to determine the causes of skin conditions and/or contraindications.

True. Both skin analysis (esthetician's observations) and client consultation is important.

How does skin knowledge help estheticians educate clients?

Knowledge of healthy habits and "enemies" of the skin will give you a better understanding of how to help clients.

Is skin type genetic or developed?

People are born with their skin type, which is determined by their genetics and ethnicity.

What in the "T" zone helps determine skin type?

How large pores are in the T-zone and throughout the face can help determine the skin type

What are the four major skin types?

Dry, normal, combination and oily

Which skin type needs proper cleansing?

All skin types need proper cleansing, exfoliating, and hydrating.

What is the common name for alipidic skin?

Alipidic is dry skin. Dry skin does not produce enough oil

Describe the sebum and follicle size on dry skin

Sebum is minimal. Follicles are usually small. Hard to see with the naked eye.

This skin type needs extra care because it lacks the normal protection from sebum.

Dry skin

This skin types texture can be slightly rough and feel tight.

Dry skin

Stimulating oil production and protecting the surface is imperative in taking care of this skin type

Dry skin

What is an occlusive product? What does it do?

Occlusive products are thick and lay on top of the skin to reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL)

What is dehydration and what skin type can this be seen?

Dehydration is a condition in which skin lacks water. This can be seen with all skin types

What are some factors that can cause dehydration?

Dehydration can be caused by internal and external factors such as medication, coffee, alcohol, sun, over-exfoliation, and harsh products

Skin with small follicles and is usually free of blemishes is indicative of what skin type? Small follicles are not visible towards the outside of the face

Normal skin type

In combination skin, which area is oilier?

The T-zone, through the middle of the face on the forehead, nose, and chin

With combination skin is water or oil based products best to use?

Water

What is the scientific name for oily skin?

Lipidic skin

Describe the follicle size of oily skin?

Follicle size is larger and contains more oil. If the follicle size is visible or larger over most of the face this indicates an oily skin type

Is cleansing oily skin more often a good idea?

No, over cleansing oily skin can make matters worse by stripping the skin's acid mantle and irritating it.

What is the effect of over cleansing regardless of skin type?

The skin will produce additional oil to compensate for the dryness on the surface.

Fragile, thin skin and redness is indicative of what skin type?

Sensitive

Is sensitive skin found in only one skin color?

No. Individuals with dark skin can be sensitive, it is just not visible

Describe telangiectasia

Telangiectasia, also called couperose skin appears as red, distended capillaries.

What is the primary treatment goals for sensitive skin?

To soothe, calm, and protect

Why do you still have a client consultation and skin analysis with sensitive skin clients?

To find out if the sensitivity is a natural part of their skin condition or due to exposure to something.

The Fitzatrick scale, developed by Dr. Thomas Fitzatrick is used to measure what?

The Fitzatrick scale is used to measure the skin type's ability to tolerate sun exposure

Describe Fitzpatrick skin type I

Very fair skin. Freckles common. Blond or red hair. Light colored eyes. Always burns, never tans. High risk for cancer, vascular damage

Describe Fitzpatrick skin type II

Fair-skinned. Light eyes. Like hair. Burns easily, tans with difficulty. High risk for skin cancer. Vascular damage.

Describe Fitzpatrick skin type III

Very common skin tight. Fair. Eye and hair color very. Sometimes burns, gradually tans. Risk of hyper/hypopigmentation. Moderate risk of skin cancer and vascular damage

Describe Fitzpatrick skin type IV

Mediterranean Caucasian skin dark brown hair. Medium to heavy pigmentation. Rarely burned, Tans easily. High risk of hyper/hypopigmentation. High risk for scarring. Moderate risk for vascular damage

Describe Fitzpatrick skin type V

Middle Eastern skin. Dark and black hair. Brown eyes. Rarely Sun sensitive. Skin darkens, may burn. High risk of hyper/hypopigmentation high risk of scarring from treatments and trauma. Moderate risk for vascular damage. Lower risk for solar-pigmented conditions and actinic aging (sun exposure)

Describe Fitzpatrick skin type VI

Black skin, brown eyes. Rarely sun sensitive. Tans easily. May never burn. Very high risk of hyper/hypopigmentation. Very high risk for scarring from treatments and trauma. Moderate risk for vascular damage. Lower risk for solar-pigmented conditions and actinic aging (from sun exposure)

What is Rubin's classifications?

Rubin's classifications of photodamage uses levels to classify photodamage by the depth of skin changes or damage

Hyperpigmentation is a greater problem for which skin type?

Darker skin types

What are some causes of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation?

Hormones, drama, extractions, sun damage, or exfoliation

This skin type is prone to hyperkeratosis (excessive cell turnover and dead skin-cell buildup), so it needs more exfoliation and deep pore cleansing

Black skin

Why does black skin age slower?

Black skin does not age as quickly, because it is thicker and has more melanin for additional sun protection.

The skin type has great elasticity and firmness. It does not show signs of aging as quickly as Caucasian skin does. This skin type is considered to be one of the most sensitive types.

Asian skin

Avoiding sun exposure and using sun protection daily is a must for which skin type?

Anyone prone to hyperpigmentation

Describe asphyxiated skin? Who generally has the skin condition?

Smokers have asphyxiated skin from lack of oxygen. Characterized by clogged pores and wrinkles; dull and lifeless-looking. Can be gray or yellowish in color

What is milia?

Hardened, pearl-like masses of oil and dead skin cells trapped beneath the surface of the skin with no visible opening. Milia are not exposed to oxygen and have to be lanced to open and remove them

What effects can hormonal imbalances have on the skin?

Hormonal imbalances can lead to sensitivity, dehydration, hyperpigmentation, in micro circulation problems that affect capillaries

What is intrinsic health?

Intrinsic means internal. Therefore, intrinsic health is internal health

Can stress, lifestyle, or even attitude contribute to your skin's health?

Yes

Free radicals in the body, dehydration, poor nutrition, alcohol, caffeine, hormones, and menopause are all part of intrinsic or extrinsic factors?

Intrinsic (internal) health factors

What is glycation?

Aging from sugar consumption

What is the main external (extrinsic) cause of aging?


This one factor that causes as much as 80% of premature aging.

Sun damage

What environmental factors contribute to aging?

Environmental exposure, pollutants, air quality, and humidity

Can misuse of products or poor facial treatments be detrimental to maintaining a healthy and attractive complexion?

Yes

What sunlight wavelengths are absorbed, scattered, and reflected by the skin?

UVA and UVB

What is the term used to describe how long it takes to become red (erythema) from sun exposure?

MED : Minimal Erythemal Dose

Which wavelength is longer and penetrates deeper into the dermis?


UVA or UVB?

UVA

Which wavelength is shorter and stronger because they deliver more energy? UVA or UVB

UVB

What words should you look for on sunscreen to make sure that it will filter out both UVA and UVB radiation?

To filter out UVA and UVB radiation sunscreen should be labeled full- or broad-spectrum

In MED, Minimal Erythemal Dose, how is dosage calculated?

Dosage is the intensity of the sun multiplied by the time exposed


Dosage = Intensity x Time

What is the best tool for analyzing the skin?

A magnifying lamp/light is the best tool for analyzing the skin

True or false


When conducting skin analysis, the pore size and oil distribution helps determine skin type

True

How do you determine skin conditions that are present during skin analysis?

Note the comedones, capillaries, pigmentation, sun damage, and other conditions.

How does the appearance of the skin help you during your skin analysis?

Is the appearance of the skin dry, clear, oily, red, irritated? Anything else?

How does the texture of your clients' skin help you determine type and condition?

Is the texture rough, smooth, dehydrated, firm?