Skin Care and Facials Flashcards
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Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerve endings, and hair follicles?
Answer: Dermis
The dermis is the second, deeper layer of skin containing blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerves, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles.
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) such as glycolic acid are best known for:
Answer: Chemically exfoliating the skin's surface
AHAs like glycolic and lactic acid chemically dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells on the surface, promoting exfoliation and cell turnover.
What type of mask is most beneficial for dry, dehydrated skin?
Answer: Hydrating cream or sheet mask
Hydrating cream or sheet masks contain humectants and emollients that draw moisture into the skin and create a barrier to prevent moisture loss, ideal for dry skin.
The Fitzpatrick scale classifies skin by:
Answer: Response to UV exposure and skin tone
The Fitzpatrick scale categorizes skin into six types (I–VI) based on the skin's melanin content and its reaction to sun exposure, from very fair (burns easily) to very dark (rarely burns).
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition most commonly characterized by:
Answer: Facial redness and visible blood vessels
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes persistent facial redness, visible capillaries (telangiectasia), and sometimes pustules on the cheeks and nose.
A contraindication for performing a facial service includes:
Answer: Open wounds or active skin infections
Open wounds, contagious skin infections, or active inflammatory conditions are contraindications that prevent a cosmetologist from performing a facial service.