Cosmetology · Skin Analysis and Consultation

Sensitive skin should be treated with:

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Correct answer

Gentle products and techniques, with awareness of potential reactions

A Maximum exfoliation
B Gentle products and techniques, with awareness of potential reactions
C Harsh products
D No analysis

Why this is the answer

Sensitive skin should be treated with gentle products and techniques and heightened awareness of potential irritant or allergic reactions. Harsh products, aggressive exfoliation, or strong actives can cause redness, stinging, and inflammation in sensitive skin. The cosmetologist identifies sensitivity during analysis and consultation and adjusts the service accordingly, possibly patch-testing products. Recognizing how to adapt services for sensitive skin — favoring gentleness and caution — is part of the skin-analysis and facial content on the exam.

Source: Skin & Nails — Sensitive Skin

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Skin analysis and consultation questions cover identifying skin type and condition, contraindications to facial services, and how to record findings before treatment. This is one of 11 Skin & Nails questions on skin analysis and consultation, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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