1. BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BEAUTY THERAPY SCIENCES
Skin Analysis
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BEAUTY THERAPY SCIENCES
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Skin Analysis
When carrying out a skin analysis you should consider the following 3 points:
Look
Touch
Question
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Look
Use the magnifying light to look for characteristics and conditions to guide you in making a decision as to the client’s skin type. You would also look for areas that are showing signs of ageing.
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Touch
Using you fingers touch the client’s skin to feel the texture of the skin, muscle tone, elasticity, skin tone, amount of subcutaneous tissue and sebaceous secretions.
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Questioning
Determine their skin care routine, the type of products they are using and for what skin type and finally if they have any problems with their skin. It is important that you get the client’s point of view!
Questions to ask:
Have you had a facial before?
How long has it been since your last facial?
How was your skin after your last facial?
Have you noticed any problems with your skin?
Have you noticed any areas of dryness/oiliness?
What is the main reason for you having a facial today?
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Remember
It is vital that you assess the skin correctly, otherwise incorrect products and pressure could be applied resulting in an ineffective treatment. It is also important that you find out the clients requirements from the treatment i.e. just because the client has blackheads do not automatically presume that they want them extracting.
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Note
The products/frequency that the client is using them can affect the current skin condition. It is important that you gain information on the client’s skin care routine and the products used. Do not presume that if the client is cleansing, toning and moisturising that the skin care routine is perfect as they may be using the wrong products or applying them incorrectly.
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8. Skin analysis chart Muscle Tone: Good Skin Texture: Coarse on T-zone
Forehead
Open pores, papules, expression lines
Nose
Comedones, open pores, papules, broken capillaries
Eye Area
Expression lines, milia ,dark circles
Cheeks & Sides of Face
Broken capillaries, tight pores, dry patches
Chin
Pustules, bumpy texture
Muscle Tone: Good
Skin Texture: Coarse on T-zone
Elasticity: Good
Skin Type: Combination
Neck
Normal
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Skin Analysis Chart
Skin analysis chart
Muscle Tone:
Skin Texture:
Elasticity:
Skin Type: Mature
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Skin Analysis Chart
Skin analysis chart
Muscle Tone:
Skin Texture:
Elasticity:
Skin Type:
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Remember!
It is vital that you assess the skin correctly otherwise incorrect products and pressure could be applied resulting in an ineffective treatment. It is also important that you find out what the clients requirements are i.e. just because the client has blackheads do not automatically presume that they want them extracting.
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Note!
The products and the frequency that
the client is using them can effect the
current condition of the skin. It is
therefore very important that you gain
thorough information on the clients skin care
routine and the products being used. For
example the client may be cleansing, toning
and moisturising but could be using the wrong
products or applying them incorrectly, which
would not give the required result.
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