PERFORMING A SKIN ANALYSIS: STEP BY STEP



PERFORMING A SKIN ANALYSIS: STEP BY STEP

PROCEDURE 11–1

SUPPLIES (This list will be used for all cleansing procedures.)

• disinfectant or sanitizer

• hand sanitizer or antibacterial soap

• covered trash container

• bowl

• spatula

• hand towels

• headband

• clean linens

• bolster

DISPOSABLES

• gloves

• cotton pads

• cotton rounds

• cotton swabs

• plastic bag

• paper towels

• tissues

PRODUCTS

• eye makeup remover or cleanser

• facial cleanser

• toner

• moisturizer

Preparation

1. Prepare the bed and room.

2. Set out the supplies and products on a sanitary maintenance area (SMA).

3. Prepare the client and cover the hair.

Procedure

4. Look briefly at your client’s skin with your naked eye or a magnifying light. (Figure P-11–1-1). You cannot do an accurate analysis if your client is wearing makeup.

5. Cleanse the skin (a client’s normal state of dryness or oiliness may not be as

visible after cleansing) (Figure P-11–1-2).

6. Use a magnifying light to examine the skin more thoroughly (Figure P-11–1-3). Cover the eyes with eye pads. (In addition to the magnifying light, a Wood’s lamp can be used here.)

7. Look closely at the client’s skin type, the conditions present and the appearance; also touch the skin with the fingertips to feel its texture (Figure P-11–1-4).

8. Listen: Conduct a brief consultation while continuing to analyze with the magnifying lamp (Figure P 11–1-5). (A Wood’s lamp can be used here to see conditions not visible with the naked eye.)

9. Ask questions relating to the skin’s appearance and the client’s personal health. Discuss what you see with the client; also recommend products and a home care routine (Figure P 11–1-6).

10. Choose products for treatment and home care (Figure P 11–1-7).

11. Record the information on the client chart at the appropriate time—usually after the treatment is completed (Figure P-11–1-8).

Clean-Up

12. Follow the aseptic procedure to avoid contamination. You will follow the same clean-up and sanitation steps as presented in the Basic Facial Procedure (see Procedure 14–4).

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