Cosmestology Paper 2, WASSCE (SC), 2019

Question 4

 

(a)State conditions that determine skin analysis for plain facials.
(b)Enumerate benefits of skin analysis that help the cosmetologist during massage.
(c)Write causes of facial defect.
(d)State the use each of the makeup cosmetics.

 

 

 

OBSERVATION

Candidates’ were expected to

  • State conditions that determine skin analysis for plain facials.
  • Enumerate benefits of skin analysis that help the cosmetologist during massage.
  • Write causes of facial defect.
  • State the use each of the makeup cosmetics.


Majority of the candidates preformed excellently well in questions 4(b, c & d) and the question was widely attempted by the candidates. However, few of the candidates were unable to state some points on conditions that determine skin analysis for plain facials .such  as:  skin type, skin colour and fine lines.
The expected answered are

(a) CONDITION FOR DETERMINING SKIN ANALYSIS FOR PLIAN FACIALS.

  • Skin type
  • Broken capillaries
  • Skin colour
  • Skin texture is soft, velvety harsh and rough
  • Fine lines


(b) BENEFITS OF SKIN ANALYSIS

  • The choice of cream to be used in massage
  • The amount of pressure to use in massage movements
  • The areas that need extra attention
  • If muscle oil is needed around the eyes and neck
  • The type of astringent to use
  • If special treatment is required


(c) CAUSES OF FACIAL DEFECT

  • Poor nourishment/diet
  • Poor maintenance culture
  • Skin problems
  • Use of cosmetics
  • Poor  personal hygiene        


(d) USES OF COSMETICS MAKE UP LISTED

  • Face powder: - Tone down excesses colouring
  • Enhances the skin natural colour
  • Takes shine from the face
  • Heaps make up set properly
  • Gives face matte finish
  • Foundation: - Evens the skin colour
  • Conceal minor imperfections
  • protects the skin form harsh weather
  • Base for make-up
  • Lip colour: -Protects lips from becoming chapped
  • Gives colour and sheen to the lips
  • It enhance or correct the shape of the lips
  • Cheek colour: - It helps in creating more attractive facial contour
  • Gives cheeks soft and warm glow
  • Mascara: - Makes the lasher fuller and thicker
  • Adds colour to the eye lashes
  • Makes the lasher longer.
  • Eye liner: - Emphasizes eye
  • Eye shadow: - Makes the eyes appear brighter
  • Makes the eyes appear more expressive
  • Adds colour to the eye lid.
  • Eye brow colour:- Use to darken the eyebrow
  • Defines eyebrows by drawing fine lines in eyebrow area
  • Astringent skin: - Cleanser remove accumulated oil and dirt
  • Closes pores of oily skin
  • Moisturizer: - Retain moisture to the skin
  • Treat dryness
  • Attract moisture to the skin
  • Make the skin soft