Chapter 5 Skin Analysis

Caucasian skin types contain more melanin than darker skin types do.

FALSE

Fatigue can cause fragile or thin skin.

FALSE

Hyperpigmentation is not a problem for darker skin types.

FALSE

No matter what the skin type or ethnic background, everyone can use the same skin care routine.

FALSE

Reactions are easier to see on darker skin.

FALSE

Telangiectasia or couperose skin conditions, which appear as red, distended capillaries, are not noticeable on sensitive skin.

FALSE

The sun slows down hypeHyperkeratosis skin needs less exfoliation and deep pore cleansing.

FALSE

The sun slows down hyperpigmentation.

FALSE

Solar comedones

Large blackheads, usually around the eyes, due to sun exposure.

Darker skins types are considered oilier and thicker, and can still be fragile.

TRUE

Focus Sensitive skin is characterized by fragile, thin skin and redness.

TRUE

Sensitive skin can be difficult to treat because of its low tolerance for products and stimulation.

TRUE

Sensitive skin is a condition, not an actual skin type.

TRUE

Seborrhea

excess oil production that causes redness, irritation, and flaking

The neck and decollete have ___ sebaceous glands than the face, so they tend to show ___ more quickly. ___ and ___ (wrinkles) develop just as much on the neck and chest as the face. A new phenomenon caused by the repeated movement of looking down at a cell phone is called ___. Remind your clients that the neck and decollete need ___ as much as the face does.

fewer, aging, broken capillaries, rhytids (wrinkles), tech neck, SPF protection

Wrinkles

lines and damage from internal or external causes

Couperose skin

redness in the skin with no visible vascularity; often seen with telangiectasia.

Keratosis

term that refers to an abnormally thick buildup of cells