Skin Analysis Basics
This is the first step in determining the appropriate skincare treatment for a client.
What is a skin analysis?
This skin type shows larger pores in the T-zone.
What is combination skin?
This skin type always burns and never tans.
What is Fitzpatrick Type I?
Before starting a skin analysis, you must first do this.
What is cleanse the skin?
A condition that prevents treatment is called this.
What is a contraindication?
This term refers to the skin’s overall condition and appearance.
What is skin type?
This skin condition is characterized by redness and dilated capillaries.
What is couperose (or telangiectasia)?
This Fitzpatrick type tans easily and rarely burns.
What is Fitzpatrick Type IV?
This record is used to track treatments and skin changes over time.
What is a client chart?
Name one medication that may cause skin thinning and sun sensitivity.
What is Accutane (or isotretinoin)?
The four main skin types are: normal, dry, oily, and this.
What is combination?
This term refers to excess sebum production.
What is oily skin?
Fitzpatrick types help estheticians assess this.
What is the skin's reaction to sun exposure (or UV sensitivity)?
Observing the skin’s texture, elasticity, and hydration is known as this.
What is tactile analysis (or palpation)?
Rosacea is a skin condition that must be handled with these types of products.
What are calming and non-irritating products?
Skin that lacks oil production is referred to as this.
What is dry skin?
This condition often affects oily skin and includes clogged pores and papules.
What is acne?
This Fitzpatrick type is most common in Northern European skin tones.
What is Type II?
Skin types are primarily determined by this gland’s activity.
What is the sebaceous gland?
Skin can become sensitive or reactive due to these external factors.
What are environmental aggressors (pollution, sun, wind, etc.)?
This tool is commonly used during skin analysis to closely examine the skin.
What is a magnifying lamp (or mag lamp)?
These two internal factors can greatly influence the skin’s condition.
What are hormones and genetics?
Fitzpatrick Types V and VI have this trait in common.
What is high melanin content and high sun tolerance?
This skin analysis tool shows oiliness, dryness, and pigmentation using violet light.
What is a Wood’s lamp?
Clients with this chronic DRY skin condition may experience periodic flare-ups.
What is eczema (or psoriasis)?