Ch.5 Skin Analysis

Question 1

Estheticians should have a thorough understanding of skin analysis because:

Answer 1

•correct skin analysis can determine appropriate treatment &products

•skin analysis & consultation is important to determine skin conditions, contraindications to treatments or products client may have

•using holistic approach to find out client habits , behaviors that are detrimental to skin health can help you , help your client

Question 2

What is skin type?

Answer 2

Classification that describes a persons genetic makeup skin attributes. Genetics and ethnicity determine skin type but Skin changes over time.

Question 3

What is T-Zone?

Answer 3

Center area of face; forehead, nose, chin.

Evaluating follicles of t-zone is first step in determining skin type

Question 4

What is palpitation?

Answer 4

Examining skin through touch & manipulating it to determine conditions such as oiliness & elasticity.

Question 5

What are the skin types :

Answer 5

•Normal
•combination
•oily
•dry