Skin Science
The largest organ of the body
What is skin?
This Fitzpatrick scale: is considered to be the most challenging to treat. It requires sun protection to slow down hyperpigmentation.
What is Fitzpatrick skin type 4/ Fitzpatrick 4
A customary written agreement between the esthetician (salon/spa) and the client for applying a treatment, whether routine or preoperative
What is a consent form?
a personal care treatment which involves cleaning and moisturizing of the human face, typically offered by an esthetician. Typically starts with double cleansing
What is a facial?
Lack of water caused by the environment, medications, topical agents, aging, or dehydrating drinks such as caffeine and alcohol
What is dehydration/dehydrated
type of protein fiber that provides strength and structure to various parts of the body, especially connective tissues like skin, bones, and tendons. Production slows down with age.
What is collagen?
These fitzpatrick scale numbers shows signs of aging the fastest
What is Fitzpatrick 1 & 2
A handheld facial massage tool, typically made of jade or other stones, used to massage the face and neck, believed to promote lymphatic drainage, improve circulation, and reduce puffiness
What is a jade roller?
3 suggested forms to have for each client before completing a service
What is : 1. An INTAKE FORM {A consultation form, a client questionnaire, health history form, or a consultation card} 2. CONSENT FORM {consent to treat form} 3. CLIENT CHART {Service Record}
Characterized by skin laxity due to collagen and bone loss, thinner skin, dryness, photo damage, and fine lines or wrinkles
What is Aging/aging skin
2nd layer of the skin
What is the Dermis?
These Fitzpatrick scale numbers have thicker skin & more oil production. Also needs more deep cleansing treatments
cosmetic procedure that involves using a sterile, surgical blade to gently exfoliate the skin and remove dead skin cells and fine hairs
What is dermaplaning?
With this contraindication, clients must avoid all electrical and light-based treatments that pulsate. Medical professional consent is best prior to treatment if the client has a history of :
What is epilepsy or seizures?
Hardened, pearl-like collections of oil and dead skin cells trapped beneath the surface of the skin
What is Milia
Oily secretion of sebaceous gland
What is Sebum?
Reactions may be more challenging to see on these Fitzpatrick scales, but they may be just as intense as those on lighter skin
What are Fitzpatrick skin types 5 and 6/ 5&6
Clients should complete this confidential form that should be updated at each visit. The form discloses the client’s healthy history, all products and medications, medical conditions, any known allergies or sensitivities, along with their at-home skin care program, and skin care treatments the client has recently received that could adversely affect treatment.
What is an intake form?
Contraindiction | When a client has been prescribed this, they’d want to avoid waxing, exfoliation, and peeling treatments for a minimum of a week
What is Retin-A®,[ Renova™, Tazorac®, Differin®, or other forms of vitamin A. ]
A form of hyperpigmentation that is characterized by bilateral patches of brown pigmentation on the cheeks, jawline, forehead, and upper lip; due to hormonal imbalances, such as pregnancy, birth control pills, or hormone replacement therapy. Gets worse with sun exposure
What is melasma?
Visible broken or distended capillaries
What is Telangiectasia?
These Fitzpatrick scales are prone to a form of hyperkeratosis known as ichthyosis and dead skin–cell buildup, so those clients need more exfoliation and deep pore cleansing
What are Fitzpatrick skin types 5 and 6/ 5&6?
This device has a filtered black light that is used to illuminate skin disorders, fungi, bacterial disorders, and pigmentation
What is a woods lamp?
Primary treatment goals for sensitive skin
What is soothe, calm, and protect?
Lack of melanin production due to four possible factors: UV exposure, Posttraumatic, Vitiligo, or Albinism
What is Hypopigmentation?