Beauty therapy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE SALON Level 1 Beauty Therapy

The circulatory system consists of - blood heart arteries veins Blood is - a connective tissue made up of plasma and cells 90% of plasma is - water percentage of plasma in blood - 55% percentage of cells in blood - 45% PH Value of blood is - 7.4 (alkaline) What is the life span of erythrocytes - 120 days Leucocytes - produce white blood cells to fight infection Function of the blood - regulates body temperature prevents loss of fluid transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones and enzyme...

Frontal bone - Top orbit of eye and forehead Temporal bone - Fan shaped temple around the ear Nasal bone - Nose Maxilla - Upper jaw Parietal bone - Back head top Occipital bone - Right at back bottom pull in massage Zygomatic bone - Cheek bone Mandible bone - Jaw strongest bone CRANIUM - Collective name for the skull MANDIBLE - Jaw CLAVICLE - Frount bone top (declitare area) SCAPULA - Back top bone STERNUM - Breath bone (looks like a tie middle)RIBS - 8 ribs HUMERUS - Top arm bone (...

A+P questions L2 beauty therapy

Health and Safety - VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

What does a therapist look for during a skin analysis? - - the client's skin type - skin conditions - contra indications What are the characteristics of an oily skin type? - - shiny or greasy appearance - enlarged pores - comedones - tacky to touch What are the characteristics of a combination skin type? - - oily T-zone and dry cheeks/neck - congestion Why does smoking affect the condition of our skin? - Smoking affects the quality of oxygen absorbed in the lungs. It destroys vitamin ...

What type of infection describes paronychia? - Bacteria Severe psoriasis is contra-indicated due to...? - Pitting of the nail plate exposing the nail bed If a client had severely bitten nails, you should...? - focus on cuticle work to expose the nail plate and encourage growth Paronychia is recognised by...? - inflammation of the soft tissue surrounding the nail If a client has minor dermatitis, you should...? - focus on the nail area only to avoid irritating the skin Which one of the ...

caucasian - skin is more prone to UV damage and ephelides. african-caribbean - skin ages more slowly than caucasian skin as it has a larger amount of sebum and sweat glands which protect it. mature - the results of an electrical facial treatment will be slower and less effective on a client who is mature, as skin renewal and muscle tone is reduced. collagen - production and elastin fibres , slows down which reduces their strength. erythema - is caused by vasodilation redness - is how eryt...

Level 2 Beauty Therapy - Facial Treatment

Name the 5 layers of the epidermis (cornish ladies) - Answer-Stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum germinativum. Name 5 the basic layers of the skin - Answer-Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis ( subcutaneous layer), Muscle and Bone What does the epidermis consist of? - Answer-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium that created sheets and flattens as they migrate to the surface What does the dermis contain? - Answer-Fibrous connective tissue with blood vessels, sensor...