Skin Anatomy
This is the outermost layer of the skin
What is the epidermis?
A common skin condition caused by clogged pores and bacteria
What is acne?
This step removes makeup and dirt before a facial
What is cleansing
The process of removing visible dirt and debris
What is cleaning
Temporary hair removal using warm wax
What is waxing
This layer of skin contains collagen and elastin
What is the dermis?
Darkened patches of skin are often caused by sun exposure or hormones
What is hyperpigmentation
This facial step removes dead skin cells
What is exfoliation
The process that kills most microorganisms on non-porous surfaces
What is disinfection
Hair removal using twisted thread
What is threading
These glands produce oil that lubricates the skin
What are sebaceous glands?
Small white bumps caused by trapped keratin under the skin
What are milia
This process softens sebum so extractions are easier
What is steam
The complete destruction of all microorganisms
What is sterilization
Removing hair with tweezers
What is tweezing
This protein gives skin its strength and structure.
What is collagen?
A chronic skin condition causing redness and visible blood vessels
What is rosacea
A massage technique used to relax facial muscles
What is effleurage
These are microorganisms that cause disease
What are pathogens
Hair removal using sugar paste
What is sugaring
The deepest layer of skin made mostly of fat.
What is the subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)?
A skin condition where pigment cells are destroyed
What is vitiligo
This mask helps draw impurities out of the skin
What is a clay mask
This type of contamination spreads through blood or body fluids
What is bloodborne pathogen transmission
Permanent hair reduction using light energy
What is laser hair removal