Skin Theory
The superficial lossening and reduction of cells in the outer-most layer of the epidermis, including methods such as scrubs or a brush
What is mechanical or manual exfoliation?
the act of applying hydrating products to make up for the unavoidable losses the skin sustains from gaining and exposure to the environment
What is moisturize?
Inflammatory skin condition with an eruption of small vesicles and watery discharge; can be dry or moist; not contagious but requires medical attention.
What is eczema?
BHA that mildly dries and promotes cell turnover by dissolving dead skin cells
What is salicylic acid?
A skin care service offered to provide soothing and/or healing effects
What is a facial?
Skin type that has an all over shiny look and or rough texture with blackheads and enlarged pores
What is oily skin?
The skin's natural aging process.
What is intrinsic aging?
Overproduction of perspiration caused by excessive heat or general body weakness; requires medical attention
what is hyperhydrosis?
an ingredient that releases oxygen, which helps in killing bacteria that cause acne; used to dry and exfoliate the skin.
What is benzoyl peroxide?
This contains the client's demographic information, current medical conditions, medications, desired improvements, past services, and lifestyle questions
What is a client intake form?
A swelling in tissue caused by an excessive accumulation of fluid prompted by injury or inflammation
What is edema?
known as skin deterioration; caused by external factors that are within an individual's control, such as sun exposure, smoking and alcohol
What is extrinsic aging?
occurs most often on the face, back and chest, a chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands.
What is acne?
a widely accepted system for classifying skin types according to their tolerance of and reaction to ultraviolet radiation
What is the Fitzpatrick scale
This prevents a client from receiving services.
What is a contraindication?
A protein found in the skin; works with elastin in supporting the skin structure; strengthens the skin and aids in the plump appreance of contours
What is collagen?
Rating system for the sunscreen to determine how long one can stay out in the sun without burning
Sun Protection Factor SPF
Pearly white enclosed keratin filled cysts filled with sebum, dead skin cells and bacteria which form a har ball beneath the outer layer of the skin.
What is milia?
AHA that breaks the bonds that connect skin cells together, allowing for cell turnover and exfoliation ; smallest molecular size of the AHAs
What is glycolic acid?
uneven oil production; mix of medium, large pores through forehead, nose
What is combination skin?
A complex secretion containing a high percentage of fatty, oily substances; mixes withe the secretion of the sweat glands and spreads over the surface of the skin.
What is sebum?
Skin care product that removes impurities from the skin's surface.
What is cleanser?
prickly heat; an acute eruption of small red vesicles with burning and itching of the skin caused by excessive heat
What is miliaria rubra?
Acne drug that contains tretinoin, a powerful derivative of vitamin A that dries the skin and promotes rapid exfoliation.
What is Retin A?
The shedding of the outer layers of skin, also known as skin peeling
What is desquamation?