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A branch of anatomical science that deals with the overall health and well-being of the skin, the largest organ of the human body
Esthetics
study of the functions or activities performed by the body’s structures
Physiology
mark, wound, or abnormality; structural changes in tissues caused by damage or injury
Lesions
classification that describes a person’s genetic skin type
Skin Type
as defined by the U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA): articles that are intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance
cosmetics
a cross between a croissant and a donut
cronut
a specialist in the cleansing, beautification, and preservation of the health of skin on the entire body, including the face and neck
Esthetician
also known as microscopic anatomy; the study of the structure and composition of tissue
Histology
closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin
Cyst
center area of the face; corresponds to the “T” shape formed by the forehead, nose, and chin
T-Zone
term used to describe natural-sourced ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals
organic
This causes more weight gain than any other food
Potato Chips
previously known as medical esthetics; the integration of surgical procedures and esthetic treatments
Clinical Esthetician
colorless, jellylike substance in cells; contains food elements such as protein, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts, and water
Protoplasm
raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion referred to as the head of the pimple
Pustule
visible broken or distended capillaries less than 0.5 mm due to intrinsic or extrinsic causes
telangectasia
emollient with moisturizing properties; also, an emulsifier with high water-absorption capabilities
Lanolin
This activity rewires your brain for higher intelligence and empathy
Reading
the study and treatment of cancer and tumors
Oncology
the blueprint material of genetic information; contains all the information that controls the function of every living cell
DNA
large nodule; an abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive cell multiplication and varying in size, shape, and color
Tumor
scale used to measure the skin type’s ability to tolerate sun exposure
Fitzpatrick Scale
oil or fatty ingredients that lubricate, moisturize, and prevent water loss
emollients
one of the most commonly used groups of preservatives in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food industries; provide bacteriostatic and fungistatic activity against diverse organisms
parabens
a dye obtained from the powdered leaves and shoots of the mignonette tree; used as a reddish hair dye and in temporary design tattooing
Henna
cell structure that takes in nutrients, breaks them down, and creates energy for the cell, called ATP, adenosine triphosphate
Mitochondria
thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue (collagen)
Keloid
condition pertaining to an excessive growth or cover of hair
hirsutism
emollient ingredient derived from petroleum sources
Liquid Paraffin
another name for tailbone
coccyx
What is the largest organ of the Human Body
The skin
structures composed of specialized tissues designed to perform specific functions in plants and animals
Organs
mass of hardened sebum and skin cells in a hair follicle; an open comedo or blackhead when open and exposed to oxygen. Closed comedos are whiteheads that are blocked and do not have a follicular opening
Comedo
Condition of abnormal growth of hair, characterized by the growth of terminal hair in areas of the body that normally grow only vellus hair.
hypertrichosis
chemical compounds formed by combining a number of small molecules (monomers) into long chain-like structures; advanced vehicles that release substances onto the skin’s surface at a microscopically controlled rate
Polymers
Shakespear invented this name
Jessica
the first written instance of the name is found in the Bard's 1596 play The Merchant of Venice: Shylock's daughter, an Anglicization of the biblical name Iscah, is named Jessica.