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Skin Analysis

NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy

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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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Skin analysis chartForehead

Open pores, papules,

expression lines

Eye Area

Expression lines, milia

Nose

Comedones, open pores,

papules

Cheeks & Sides of Face

Broken capillaries, tight pores, dry

patches

NeckNormal

Chin

Pustules

Muscle Tone: GoodSkin Texture: Coarse on T-zoneElasticity: GoodSkin Type: Combination