Body/Scalp concerns Flashcards
What is ketosis pilaris?
A common skin condition that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps
where does ketosis pilaris occur?
upper arms, thighs, cheeks
How does ketosis pilaris occur?
when a protein called keratin builds up and clogs the openings of hair follicles
is ketosis pilaris painful?
usually occurs with no pain, itching or disconfort
what ingredients help to treat ketosis pilaris?
chemical exfoliants such as AHA’s/BHA’s, effectively loosen and remove dead skin cells that build up and clog hair follicle
what products help to treat ketosis pilaris?
Dr Dennis Gross alpha beta exfoliating body treatment, Mecca Athletica body wash and lotion, Frank body glycolic scrub
what is cellulite?
cellulite is dimpled looking skin that comonly occurs in the thigh region
how does cellulite occur?
occurs when fatty tissue deep in the skin pushes against connective tissue
if you identified cellulite on a customer would you mention it? why/why not?
No, only engage if they bring it up and ask for product recomendations
what are stretch marks?
a common type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or shrinks to quickly
How do stretch marks occur?
the abrupt stretch or shink of the skin causes a rupture to the collagen and elastin which supports our skin, as the skin heals stretch marks may appear
can we treat stretch marks with products at mecca?
exfolation, retinols, vitamin c MAY help to fade stretch marks however it is not guaranteed
what is body acne?
like facial acne, body acne is a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles plug with oil and dead skin cells
what type of products can we recommend for body acne?
anti-inflammatory body care, exfoliating AHA body washes and retinol body creams
what is a dry scalp
when the scalp lacks oil
what are the characteristics of a dry scalp?
itchiness, or tightness, some flaking may occur
what ingredients will help dry scalp?
AHA’s, Avocado oil, Shea butter and mild shampoos
what is scalp psoriasis?
a chronic auto-immune disease that manifests on the scalp
what are the characteristics of psoriasis on the scalp?
it can present as silver plaques of dry skin, cracking and bleeding
what kind of products can help alleviate scalp psoriasis symptoms?
soothing and reparing products thst will balance the microbiome, seek medical advice
how does scalp psoriasis occur?
causes skin cells to multiply too quickly, resulting in a build up, forming inflamed patches on the scalp
what is dandruff?
a fungal infection that has no clear cause
what are the characteristics of dandruff?
large, visible flakes that are yellow in colour
where does dandruff occur?
dry and oily scalps
