Skin Type
Classification that describes a person's genetic skin attributes.
Skin type
Name the Fitzpatrick's type
Type 1,2,3,4,5, & 6.
Sensitive skin is Characterized by
Fragility, thin skin, and redness
Some of the most common skin conditions estheticians see today are:
adult acne, extrinsic aging (from sun exposure and the environment), and problems related to hormonal fluctuations.
client must have completed _______ six months- one year prior
Isotrentinoin
Skin type is based primarily on how much ______ is produced in the follicles from the _______ ________ and on the amount of ____ found between the cells
oil, Sebaceous glands, Lipids
Fitzpatricks scale is used to measure the skin type’s ability to ____________.
tolerate ultraviolet (UV) exposure
Visible broken or distended Capillaries
Telangiectasia
Acne
Sebaceous Breakouts from hormonal changes and other factors
Skin-thinning or exfoliating topical medications________, ________, ________, _____, __________ for a minimum of a week.
Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, Differin, Other forms of Vitamin A
All skin types need proper ______, ___________, _________, and __________.
Cleansing, Exfoliating, Hydrating, Protecting
Green/Blue eyes,
red/blonde hair,
Very white and almost translucent skin,
English, Irish, northern European Heritage
Always burns, peels with burn, does not tan
blue, hazel, brown eyes,
red, blonde, brown hair
light skins
Scandinavian and Same as fitzpatrick type 1 heredity
Burns easily, usually peels, tans minimally
Fitz type 1 & 2
True sensitive skin is
Hereditary
Aging
skin laxity due to collagen and bone loss, thinner skin, dryness, photo damage, and fine lines and wrinkles
Pregnancy:
no electrical treatments, chemical peels, or aggressive ingredients, without the client’s medical provider’s written permission. Some pregnant clients may experience sensitivities from waxing.
Which of the following is NOT a skin type: Normal, Combination, Sensitive, Oily, Dry.
Sensitive
Fitzpatrick type ________: Dark eyes & hair, Fair to olive skin, Spanish/greek/italian, tans well/ burns moderately
Fitzpatrick type________: Dark eyes & hair, Light brownskin, Mediterranean/Hispanic/ Asian, Tans easily, burns minimally, experiences immediate pigment response
Fitzpatrick_________: Dark eyes & hair, Dark brown skin, East Indian/American/Indian/ Hispanic Latin American/African American.
Fitzpatrick__________: Dark eyes & hair, Dark brown, black skin, African American/Aboriginal, Rarely/never burns/ tans easily
Types 3,4,5, & 6
Sensitive or sensitized skin can be difficult to treat because
of its low tolerance to products and stimulation. For example, excessive rubbing, heat, exfoliation, or extractions can cause damage and increase redness
_______ ____________ are blackheads and clogged pores caused by a buildup of debris, oil, and dead skin cells in the follicles
Open Comedones
____________; void all electrical treatments in the area where the pin or plate is located. Medical professional consent is needed prior to treatment.
&
Avoid all electrical treatment that require a grounding pad
metal bone pins or plates in the body,
&
pacemakers or heart irregularities,
Name the skin types and how they are treated
Normal: Maintenance & Protection
Combo: Water-based products & avoid harsh products/exfoliations
Oily: hydration with water-based products & treatment to balance oil production
Dry: oil-based products & nourishing/protective treatments
_____ skin types are generally more sensitive.
&
_____skin types have more protection from the sun
Lighter & Darker
Primary treatment goals for sensitive skin
are to soothe, calm, and protect.
________ overproduction of melanin
_________ lack of melanin
Hyperpigmentation & hypopigmentation
Uncontrolled Diabetes
If people with diabetes are experiencing neuropathy, nerve damage to the extremities, they may not feel pain in the affected area.