Smart Tan Certification Quiz & Flashcards

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What are the two main things customers look for?

Affordability

Location

Cleanliness (correct)

Education of the operator (correct)

What is the largest organ of the human body?

Skin

What are the three layers of skin?

Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous

What is the main function of the epidermis?

Protecting from the environment Signup and view all the answers

What two sections make up the epidermis?

Living and Dead Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for the outermost layer of skin?

Horny layer Signup and view all the answers

What does the germinative layer produce?

Cells reproducing Signup and view all the answers

Name the three types of living cells in the epidermis.

Basal, Keratinocytes, Melanocytes Signup and view all the answers

What do melanocytes produce?

Melanin Signup and view all the answers

What does UV light stimulate the production of?

Melanin Signup and view all the answers

What does the Fitzpatrick skin tan system do?

Identifies client skin types Signup and view all the answers

What is skin type 1 characterized by?

Extremely fair; Northern European Signup and view all the answers

What is skin type 2 characterized by?

Fair skinned; European Signup and view all the answers

What is skin type 3?

Central European Signup and view all the answers

What is skin type 4 characterized by?

Mediterranean; Oriental; Hispanic Signup and view all the answers

What is skin type 5?

American Indian; Asian; Hispanic; African American Signup and view all the answers

What does skin type 6 include?

African American; Aborigine Signup and view all the answers

What is natural sunlight composed of?

Energy waves Signup and view all the answers

What is a nanometer?

1 billionth of a meter Signup and view all the answers

What type of light reaches Earth from the sun?

Infrared light Signup and view all the answers

What range of wavelengths does infrared light cover?

700nm to 30,000nm Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of sunlight that reaches Earth is visible light?

46% Signup and view all the answers

What does UV light encompass?

Invisible light Signup and view all the answers

What does UVC do?

Kills germs Signup and view all the answers

Which UV light type is responsible for tanning?

UVB Signup and view all the answers

What time of day is the ozone least efficient?

Noon Signup and view all the answers

In which month is the sun highest?

June Signup and view all the answers

What is the ozone?

Invisible barrier that protects us from radiation from the sun Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of summer sunlight is UVB?

5% Signup and view all the answers

What type of radiation is non-ionizing?

Low in energy Signup and view all the answers

Indoor tanning uses a controlled mixture of which types of UV light?

UVA and UVB Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Customer Expectations

Cleanliness and operator education are the two primary factors customers prioritize when seeking tanning services.

Skin Overview

Skin, the largest organ, weighs about 9 pounds and plays crucial roles in protection, temperature regulation, moisture retention, sensory reception, and chemical metabolism.

Skin Structure

Composed of three layers: the epidermis (outer), dermis (middle), and subcutaneous (inner).

Epidermis Details

The epidermis is the thinnest layer that produces a tan and protects the body from environmental factors.
Divided into two sections: living and dead layers.

Layers of the Epidermis

The horny layer consists of dead skin cells and acts as a sealant.
The germinative layer contains living skin cells that reproduce and push older cells outward.

Types of Living Epidermis

Three primary types of living epidermal cells: basal (parent cells at the base), keratinocytes (majority that seals the skin), and melanocytes (pigment-producing cells).

Melanocyte Function

Melanocytes produce melanin, with about 5 million in every person, essential for skin pigmentation.

UV Light and Melanin Production

UV light triggers melanin production, vital for tanning processes.

Fitzpatrick Skin Type System

A questionnaire method for identifying client skin types, categorized as:
- Type 1: Extremely fair (Northern European)
- Type 2: Fair-skinned (European)
- Type 3: Central European
- Type 4: Mediterranean, Oriental, Hispanic
- Type 5: American Indian, Asian, Hispanic, African American
- Type 6: African American, Aborigine

Sunlight Composition

Natural sunlight comprises energy waves, with various parts of the spectrum affecting skin differently.

Light Waves

Energy waves are classified by their wavelength in nanometers, with one nanometer being one billionth of a meter.

Types of Light Reaching Earth

Infrared light (700-30,000nm) accounts for 49% of sunlight.
Visible light (400-700nm) represents 46% of sunlight, corresponding to the colors of the rainbow.
UV light (200-400nm) constitutes 5% of sunlight and is divided into UVA (penetrates atmosphere) and UVB (activates melanin), while UVC does not reach Earth.

UV Light Characteristics

UVA is linked to melanin browning and comprises 95% of summer sunlight.
UVB, shorter in wavelength, is the burning ray that stimulates melanin production and accounts for 5% of summer sunlight.
UVC is intense but does not emerge from tanning equipment; it serves germicidal purposes.

Protective Mechanisms

The ozone layer acts as an invisible barrier that protects against sun radiation, being least efficient at noon.

Seasonal Sun Position

The sun reaches its highest point in June and its lowest in December, with increased UVB exposure closer to the equator.

Radiation Types

Radiation involves energy discharge; non-ionizing radiation is low energy, while ionizing radiation, including radioactivity, alters chemical structures.

Indoor Tanning

Controlled mixtures of UVA and UVB are utilized in indoor tanning to provide safe and effective tanning results.

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Test your knowledge on the essentials of skin care and tanning with these flashcards. Each card covers fundamental concepts, including properties of skin, customer expectations, and the structure of skin layers. Perfect for individuals seeking SMART TAN certification or to enhance their understanding of skin health.

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