Characteristics of Sensitive skin
Visible broken or distended capillaries less than 0.5 mm due to intrinsic or extrinsic causes.
What is Telangiectasia?
What is skin type?
UV exposure, sun damage, tanning beds, environmental exposure, pollutants, air quality. Inappropriate skin care.
What are external effects on the skin?
Blue/Green eyes & Blonde/Red hair. Very white almost translucent freckles. Always burns, peels with burn, does not tan.
What is What is Fitzpatrick scale #1?
Sebaceous breakouts from hormonal changes or other factors.
What is Acne?
sensitized skin challenging to treat
What is low tolerance to products and stimulation?
The center are of the face, corresponding to to the "T" shape formed by the forehead,nose, and chin.
What is the T-zone?
Genetics and ethnicity-influenced conditions, free radicals, Dehydration, Vitamin Deficiencies, Hormones, Puberty, Aging, Menopause.
What are Internal effects on the skin?
Dark Eyes & Hair. Dark brown/ Black skin. Rarely/never burns, tans easily.
What is Fitzpatrick Scale #6?
Lack of water caused by the environment, medicaitons, topical agents.
What is Dehydrated?
Treatment for sensitive skin
What are calming products?
balanced oil and hydration, small follicle size, soft smooth texture skin.
What is normal skin type?
Hair loss, Gray Hair, thinner skin, dry skin, wrinkles,hollowed sockets sunken cheeks
What are signs of aging?
Brown eyes & Dark Hair. Fair to olive skin. Tans well, burns moderately.
What is Fitzpatrick scale #3?
An infected papule with fluid inside.
What are Pustules?
Result of age or medications
What is fragile or thin skin?
Moderate to high oil, good to dehydrated hydration, larger follicle size, oilier in the center T-zone skin.
What is Combination skin?
The natural aging process. Collagen production decreases. Cell turnover slows down. Time, genetics, gravity
What is Intrinsic aging?
Blue, Hazel, Brown eyes. Red, blonde, brown hair. Very white, almost translucent, freckles. Always burns, peels with burn, does not tan.
What is Fitzpatrick scale #2?
A buildup of cells; a rough texture.
What is Keratosis?
Primary treatment goals for sensitive skin
Moderate to high oil, good to dehydrated hydration, moderate to large follicle size, thick and firm skin.
What is Oily skin?
Outside factors that speed up the whole aging process. Sun exposure, smoking, drinking stress, unhealthy diet, lack of sleep, lack of exercise
What is Extrinsic Aging?
Dark eyes & Hair, light brown unexposed skin, Tans easily burns minimally, immediate pigment response.
What is Fitzpatrick scale #4?
Redness caused by inflammation.
What is Erythema?