Skin Deep
This is the largest organ of the body.
What is the skin?
This skin condition is characterised by excess sebum production and enlarged pores.
What is oily skin?
This massage movement involves light, continuous stroking movements used to relax the client.
What is effleurage?
This method of hair removal doubles as exfoliation.
What is waxing?
This vitamin A derivative increases cell turnover and stimulates collagen production.
What is retinol?
These three layers make up the skin.
What are the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous (hypodermis)?
What is rosacea?
This exfoliation method uses enzymes or acids rather than physical abrasion.
What is chemical exfoliation?
This hair removal method involves twisting a cotton thread to remove unwanted hair.
What is threading?
The bark of this tree is where salicylic acid is derived from.
What is a willow tree?
This mnemonic is used to remember the primary functions of the skin.
What is SHAPES?
What is melanoma?
This machine uses an oscillating current to increase circulation and oxygenate the skin.
What is high frequency?
This scale classifies skin types based on their response to UV exposure.
What is the Fitzpatrick scale?
This acne-fighting ingredient reduces bacteria and excess oil in the follicle.
What is benzoyl peroxide?
This layer of the epidermis contains melanocytes that produce pigment.
What is the stratum germinativum (basale)?
This is another name for eczema.
What is atopic dermatitis?
This treatment ingredient is commonly used in chemical peels because of its ability to penetrate oily skin.
What is salicylic acid?
These three chromophores can be targeted for laser hair removal.
What are melanin, hemoglobin (blood), and water?
This ingredient can serve as a tyrosinase inhibitor and brightens skin while providing antioxidant protection.
What is Vitamin C?
These are tiny muscles connected to hair follicles that create "goosebumps."
What is the arrector pili muscle?
This is a characteristic of Grade 4 acne.
What is cystic acne?
This treatment is a minimally invasive procedure that uses fine needles to create controlled injuries and trigger the skin's natural healing process.
What is microneedling?
This laser wavelength is considered safer for darker Fitzpatrick types because it bypasses more epidermal melanin.
What is Nd:YAG?
This SPF ingredient physically blocks UV rays rather than absorbing.
What is zinc oxide?