Level 1 Skin
Level 1 Skin
Skin!
Aim- To introduce skin types, and skin functions and the skin diagram.
In today's session we will cover:
Recap of skin types and how to recognise them.
The functions of the skin.
The labelling of the skin and it's structures.
List the skin types you can think of
How do you recognise dry skin?
Dry skin
Cracked flaky appearance
Feels rough to touch
Sometimes peeling
Will absorb products quickly
Normal skin
Very few imperfections
Will feel smooth to the touch
Barely visible pores
Good circulation
How can you recognise oily skin?
Oily skin
Shiny in appearance
Feels smooth to the touch
Can leave oily residue when you touch it
Prone to breakouts
Will have open pores
Too much sebum produced in skin
How can you recognise combination skin?
Combination skin
Will be a combination of 2 other skin types
Can be prone to breakouts in areas
Often has oily t-zone
May require treatment in specific areas
Hair
Pore
Sebaceous gland
Dermis
Epidermis
Structures of the skin
Drag the labels to the correct location on the skin
Sebaceous gland
Epidermis
Dermis
Pore
Hair
S
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A
P
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Sensation - The nerve endings in our body allow us to feel sensations such as: Pain, Heat, touch, cold and pressure.
Heat regulation - How our body controls it's temperature. Think about goose bumps, shivering and sweat.
Absorption - Our skin can absorb some creams and also UV rays.
Protection - Skin can protect our organs, it can protect us from UV rays and protects us from bacteria with it's waterproof layer.
Excretion - Some waste products are excreted from the body through the skin sweating.
Secretion - Sebum is the naturally produced oil that the skin secretes.
List a skin function and explain what it means
List another skin function and explain what it means
List another skin function and explain what it means
What is the top layer of the skin called?
Top layer
Middle layer
Fat layer
Epidermis
What is the middle layer of the skin called?
Middle layer
Dermis
Subcutaneous layer
Top layer
What is the bottom layer of the skin called?
Subcutaneous layer
Dermis
Bottom layer
Epidermis
Draw your own cross section of the skin and label it. use this picture as a guide