RA 2- Exam 3 Flashcards
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goal of cosmetics and cosmetology
to simulate the natural appearance of the deceased
a natural, non-cosmetic effect… simulating the appearance of color coming from within the skin
Naturalism in cosmetology
in reference to cosmetics and cosmetology you should identify these three differences
- Human complexions
- Highlight & shadow areas
- Warm color areas
skin pigments
melanin
carotene
hemoglobin
brown to brown- black pigment of the hair and skin; cells produce melanin, the more melanin, the darker the skin
melanin
yellow pigment of the skin; very similar in appearance to adipose tissue. It varies due to age, diet, and health
carotene
the protein matter of red blood; pigment that gives the blood color
hemoglobin
uneven concentrations of melanin appearing as a dark ethnic spots, classified as: Yellow, brownish, reddish.
Variations within each group: Light, Medium, Dark, Darker
freckles
heredity absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes
albinism
the color and texture of the skin
complexion
the yellowish color of the complexion; sickly color
sallow
red that appears purple
ruddy
red that is flushed with red; not as vivid as ruddy
florid
dark colored complexion; face made swarthy by the tropical sun
swarthy
involves the use of arterial injection solution that contains a dye
Red and brown are the most commonly used colors of active dye
internal complexion coloring
method of coloration is through the application of cosmetics to the skin
external complexion coloring
four basic factors that affect the normal complexion
age
climate
health
genetics
unusual deviations from one’s normal complexion due to:
Blood discoloration/ pigmentary discoloration
abnormal complexion variable
Yellow to greenish discoloration
jaundice
Bronze discoloration
Addison’s disease
Gray discoloration
caused by the arterial injection fluid
purple discoloration
post-mortem stain; hospital markings
yellow/brown
dehydration
The purpose of restorative art is to recreate the natural form and color on the visible parts of a body: Postmortem cosmetology accomplishes this recreation of natural form and color by:
Replacing color in the skin that was lost through the settling of blood, the loss during embalming
Counteracting color changes in the skin caused by the graying effect of formaldehyde on blood and tissue
Covering discolorations in the skin
Accenting positive facial features.
De-emphasizing negatively appearing features.
Compensating for artificial funeral home lighting.