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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?

    <p>Protecting from the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two sections make up the epidermis?

    <p>Living and Dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for the outermost layer of skin?

    <p>Horny layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the germinative layer produce?

    <p>Cells reproducing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the three types of living cells in the epidermis.

    <p>Basal, Keratinocytes, Melanocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do melanocytes produce?

    <p>Melanin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does UV light stimulate the production of?

    <p>Melanin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Fitzpatrick skin tan system do?

    <p>Identifies client skin types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is skin type 1 characterized by?

    <p>Extremely fair; Northern European</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is skin type 2 characterized by?

    <p>Fair skinned; European</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is skin type 3?

    <p>Central European</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is skin type 4 characterized by?

    <p>Mediterranean; Oriental; Hispanic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is skin type 5?

    <p>American Indian; Asian; Hispanic; African American</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does skin type 6 include?

    <p>African American; Aborigine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is natural sunlight composed of?

    <p>Energy waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a nanometer?

    <p>1 billionth of a meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of light reaches Earth from the sun?

    <p>Infrared light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What range of wavelengths does infrared light cover?

    <p>700nm to 30,000nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of sunlight that reaches Earth is visible light?

    <p>46%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does UV light encompass?

    <p>Invisible light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does UVC do?

    <p>Kills germs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which UV light type is responsible for tanning?

    <p>UVB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What time of day is the ozone least efficient?

    <p>Noon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which month is the sun highest?

    <p>June</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ozone?

    <p>Invisible barrier that protects us from radiation from the sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of summer sunlight is UVB?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of radiation is non-ionizing?

    <p>Low in energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>UVA and UVB</p> 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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