Principles of Skin Care Flashcards
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Which skin type is characterized by an overproduction of sebum and enlarged pores?
Answer: Oily skin
Oily skin produces excess sebum from overactive sebaceous glands, resulting in a shiny appearance and enlarged pores.
What is the primary function of the stratum corneum?
Answer: Providing a protective barrier against moisture loss
The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis and acts as the skin's barrier, preventing transepidermal water loss.
A client has tight, flaky skin that feels rough after cleansing. Which skin type does this indicate?
Answer: Dry skin
Dry skin lacks sufficient sebum and moisture, resulting in tightness, flakiness, and a rough texture after cleansing.
What is desquamation?
Answer: The natural shedding of dead skin cells
Desquamation is the natural process by which the outermost dead skin cells are continuously shed and replaced by newer cells.
Which exfoliation method uses granular particles to physically remove dead skin cells?
Answer: Mechanical exfoliation
Mechanical exfoliation uses abrasive particles or tools to physically slough off dead skin cells from the surface.
Which ingredient is a humectant that draws moisture from the environment into the skin?
Answer: Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid is a powerful humectant capable of holding up to 1,000 times its weight in water, drawing moisture into the skin.
What is the Fitzpatrick Scale used to classify?
Answer: Skin types based on sun sensitivity and tanning response
The Fitzpatrick Scale classifies skin into six phototypes based on the skin's response to UV exposure, ranging from very fair (Type I) to very dark (Type VI).