FSE 130: Ch.11(I) Cosmetics/Complexions/Methods
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Post-Mortem Cosmetology | Accomplishes recreation of natural form and color by: - Replacing color in the skin that was lost through the settling of blood, and the loss of blood during embalming - Counteracting color changes in the skin caused by the graying effect of HCHO - Covering discolorations in the skin - Accenting positive facial features - De-emphasizing negatively appearing features - Compensating for artificial funeral home lighting |
| Coloring Methods | Internal and External Methods |
| Internal Method | involves the use of arterial injection solution that contains a dye. Arterial fluid may have dye in it, or embalmer may add it. Tjhe dye imparts a pinkish color to the skin |
| External Method | coloration through the application of cosmetics to skin. |
| Cream Cosmetic | semi-solid consistency |
| Powder Cosmetic | solid substance in the state of fine, loose particles, produced by crushing or grinding |
| Liquid Cosmetic | fluid colorant in which pigments are dissolved or suspended |
| Classification of Cosmetics | - Transparent - Translucent - Opaque |
| Transparent | having the property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that a body situated or behind it can be distinctly seen. Can include: liquid, cream or powder |
| Translucent | somewhat transparent; transmitting light but not causing sufficient diffusion to eliminate percetion of distinct images. Can include: liquid, cream or powder |
| Opaque | not transparent or translucent; not allowing light to pass through. A concealing cosmetic. Can include: liquid and cream |
| Transparent Liquid: Pros | - Doesn't cake or clump on skin or hair - Doesn't rub off easily - Doesn't give pasty appearance - Dries quickly - Easily removed from hair |
| Transparent Liquid: Cons | - Limited color choice - Doesn't cover discolorations - Dehydrating if alcohol based - Doesn't cover wax well - Can collect in deep pores and appear darker than rest of skin |
| Opaque Cream: Pros | - May help prevent dehydration - Choice of thickness (light or heavy) - Covers wax - Mixes with wax |
| Opaque Cream: Cons | - Can look pasty - Can color hair - Clumps - Rubs off easily - Needs powder application to dry - Stains clothing |
| 4 Cosmetic Colors Needs To Match Skin | - Dark Brown - Yellow - Red - White |
| Pigments of Skin | differences in the amount of melanin produced by cells, distribution/size of pigment granules within melanocytes influence skin color |
| Albinism | a hereditary absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes |
| Hemoglobin | the pigment that give the blood color. Blood can also affect the color of the skin. Bright red, oxygenated blood gives skin a pinker look. Darker, non-oxygenated blood can make the skin appear bluish |
| Carotene | the yellow pigment of the skin |
| Freckles | uneven concentrations of melanin appearing as a dark spot, usually on the face. It is not considered a discoloration that needs covering |
| Variations of Complexion Colors/Racial Classification | - Yellowish - Brownish - Reddish |
| Variations within Complexion Colors/Racial Classification | - Light - Medium - Dark - Darker |
| 4 Basic Factors That Affect Normal Complexion | - Age: duller and grayer skin as texture changes from smoothness of youth to coarser skin of the elderly - Climate: abundance or lack of sunshine will change melanin concentrations of the skin - Health: degree of redness of the complexion is affected by the quantity of blood in superficial capillaries - Genetics: complexion is determined in part by the genes we are born with |
| Blood Discolorations | the escape of blood into the intercellular spaces due to trauma or hypostasis |
| Pigmentary Discolorations | - Jaundice: Yellow to Greenish - Addison's Disease: Bronze - Decomposition: Green - Arterial Injection Fluid: Gray - PM Stain, Contusion, Hospital Markings: Purple - Dehydration: Yellow-Brown |
| Changes in Skin Moisture Content | - Sallow appearance of emaciation - Light and medium browns as an indication of dehydration; as the loss of skin moisture content continues... - Darker browns, typical of desiccation of the tissues |
| Foundation | complexion cosmetic in designer cosmetology. A basecoat, applied to the skin as the first layer of makeup |
| Blush/Rouge | cheek color, usually a cream or powder applied to the cheek and other warm color areas to impart natural-appearing color |
| Lip Color | cosmetic used to color lips; usually a stick or cream |
| Mascara | cosmetic used to darken eyelashes |
| Eye Shadow | colored cosmetic, usually in powder form, applied to upper eyelid |
| Eyeliner | cosmetic in liquid, cake, or pencial form applied as a line where the eyelashes join the eyelid |
| Eyebrow Pencil | cosmetic in soft, solid or powdered form applied to give color to the eyebrows |
| Methods for Applying External Cosmetics | - Gloved hand - Brush - Sponge - Puff/Pad - Spray |
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