Skin Types & Conditions
This skin type has a good balance of oil and water.
Normal skin
This scale measures the skin’s ability to tolerate UV exposure.
Fitzpatrick scale
The process of examining skin through touch to assess oiliness and elasticity.
Palpation
These are factors that prohibit a treatment.
Contraindications
This is the main extrinsic cause of skin aging.
What is sun damage?
This skin type often feels tight and slightly rough.
Dry skin
This Fitzpatrick skin type always burns and never tans.
Type 1
This tool is considered the best for analyzing the skin.
Magnifying lamp/light
If a client is allergic to aspirin, products derived from this ingredient must be avoided.
Willow bark
This skin type tends to age more slowly due to higher oil production.
What is oily skin?
Redness caused by distended capillaries is known as this condition.
Couperose skin
This Fitzpatrick skin type may never burn and has dark brown to black skin.
Type 6
Skin analysis should be performed at this time.
Before performing services?
These products should not be used on the neck due to risk of irritation.
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)
This internal process alters protein structures and decreases biological activity in the skin.
What is glycation?
This skin type is difficult to treat due to low tolerance for products and stimulation.
Sensitive skin
This Fitzpatrick type can become hyperpigmented from treatments.
Type 4
The size of pores in the T-zone and throughout the face can indicate this.
Skin type
Without medical clearance, a pregnant client should not receive this type of treatment.
Chemical peels
Individuals living near the equator have a greater number of these active cells.
What are melanocytes?
This sun-induced condition presents as a rough, sometimes peeling area on the skin.
Actinic keratosis
These Fitzpatrick skin types are more prone to abnormal hypertrophic scarring.
Types 5 and 6
This approach looks at lifestyle, habits, and internal factors when assessing skin health.
Holistic approach
Seizures or epilepsy are contraindications for these types of treatments.
What are electrical and light-based treatments that pulsate?
When treatment goals focus on soothing, calming, and protecting, this skin type is most likely present.
What is sensitive skin?