Skin Analysis
What is the difference between dry and dehydrated skin?
Dry= lack of oil
Dehydrated= lack of water
In what stage is it best to remove hair?
Anagen
Name 3 contraindications for epilation.
Varicose veins, medical conditions, recent medical treatments or topical medication, blood thinning medication, sensitive skin , sunburn, present cold sores, allergies and or skin disorders
What is the technical term for the nail?
The onyx
What are 5 benefits of massage?
Relaxes client and muscles, stimulates blood and lymph circulation, improves metabolism, helps muscle tone, helps cleanse the skin of impurities and softens sebum, sloughs off dead skin reduces puffiness and sinus congestion, helps product absorption, relieves muscle and tension main, provides a sense of physiological and psychological well being
What is the difference between a skin type and skin condition?
A skin type is genetic.
A skin condition is acquired and is based on internal and external factors
What is contained in the Pilosebaceous unit?
Hair follicle & appendages, the root, bulb, dermal papilla, sebaceous appendage, arrector pilli muscle
What are the 2 different types of wax products?
Hard wax & soft wax
What part of the nail is considered the brain and produces the nail?
The matrix.
What is the Dr. Jacquets massage used for?
Helps move sebum out of the follicles and up to the skins surface by kneading. Beneficial for oily skin
List the 4 basic skin types.
Normal. dry, oily, combination
Name the 3 stages of hair growth.
Anagen= new hair is produced
Catagen=grows upwards and detaches
Telogen= final resting phase before shedding off
What is the difference between epilation and depilation?
Epilation: removing hair from follicles (waxing/tweezing)
Depilation: removing hair at skin level
Why do we ask if our client is diabetic before starting our treatment?
Weak immune system, so they take longer to heal and they are prone to infection.
What are the 6 functions of the skin?
1. Sensation 2. Heat Regulation 3. Absorption 4. Protection 5. Excretion 6. Secretion
List 4 internal AND external factors that affect the skin.
Internal: dehydration, vitamin deficiency, improper nutrition, alcohol, caffeine, hormones, medication
External: sun damage, environmental damage, pollutants, air quality, humidity, smoking
Describe the appearance of vellus hair.
Short, fine, unpigmented downy hair
What are the 3 most important points to remember for a safe wax removal?
Hold spatula at a 45 degree angle. Hold skin taut and remove quickly. Always stay parallel to body when removing.
What are 2 contributing factors to ingrown nails, and 2 prevention suggestions?
Factors: Nails improperly cut improper footwear, genetics
Prevention: Cut nails straight and not too short, cotton under the nail
What is High Frequency used for? List 3 contraindications.
Antiseptic and healing, stimulates, oxygenates, increases cell metabolism, helps coagulate and heal open lesions after extractions.
Pacemakers, pregnancy, epilepsy, clients with extreme heart conditions, metal implants
It is a scale used to measure the skins tolerance to the sun.
What is the definition for Hirsutism & Hypertrichosis?
Hirsutism= hair growth in a male pattern on women
Hypertrichosis= abnormal hair growth all over the body
List 4 safety precautions that must be followed for waxing.
Consultation. Wearing gloves. Hair should be 1/4 of an inch. Test temperature of wax. Perform a patch test. Never wax over curves of the body. Do not apply over warts, moles, abrasions or irritated skin. Follow pre and post care.
What is a planters wart and what is a bunion?
Plantars Wart: It effects the bottom of the foot and resembles small black dots, usually in clusters
Bunion: Excessive bone growth on the sides of the feet due to genetics or improper foot wear causing excess friction.
Helps stimulate circulation, softens sebum and other debris, relaxes the skin and tissue making extractions more comfortable, beneficial for sinus congestion