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Question 1

What do estheticians often find to be the only cosmetic product that clients regularly use?

Answer 1

Cleansers

Question 2

What products help to temporarily shrink the appearance of pore size?

Answer 2

Toner

Question 3

Solar Comedones are?

Answer 3

Large blackheads, usually around the eyes, due to sun exposure

Question 4

What is NOT true of traditional day creams?

Answer 4

The skin absorbs them poorly

Question 5

How often should eye creams be used?

Answer 5

Twice daily

Question 6

An example of someone who should NOT receive electrotherapy is

Answer 6

A pregnant client

Question 7

The layer of the epidermis constantly shedding and replacing itself is known as the _______

Answer 7

Horny layer

Question 8

Melanin protects the skin from

Answer 8

Ultraviolet rays

Question 9

Keratin consists of _______

Answer 9

Protein

Question 10

In a young person, cell turnover occurs about every _______ days

Answer 10

28-30

Question 11

A client’s mouth might have a metallic taste after treatment with a _______

Answer 11

Galvanic machine

Question 12

The spray machine should NOT be used on a client with _______

Answer 12

Respiratory issues

Question 13

The needs of young, dry skin are?

Answer 13

• Peeling
• Protection
• Softening
• Hydrating

Question 14

The needs of oily skin are?

Answer 14

• Normalize
• Remove comedones
• Astringent

Question 15

The needs of oily, acneic skin are?

Answer 15

• Oxygenate
• Normalize
• Healing
• Anti-inflammatory

Question 16

What is the primary use of the galvanic machine?

Answer 16

Ionization and disincrustation

The galvanic machine is utilized in various skin treatments to facilitate these processes.

Question 17

What does intrinsic aging refer to?

Answer 17

Genetic characteristics

Intrinsic aging is influenced by hereditary factors and biological processes.

Question 18

Excessive washing of the skin with harsh products may result in the removal of the skin’s _______.

Answer 18

Acid mantle

The acid mantle is a thin film of fatty acids and lactic acid that protects the skin.

Question 19

During desincrustation, the positive pole should be held in the client’s _______.

Answer 19

Hand

This positioning helps in the effective treatment process.

Question 20

What is the process that softens and liquifies sebum in the follicle called?

Answer 20

Desincrustation

This process is essential for deep cleansing and preparing the skin for other treatments.

Question 21

List ingredients typically found in products for dry/dehydrated skin.

Answer 21

• Hyaluronic acid
• Bilberry
• Allantoin
• Horse chestnut

These ingredients help hydrate and soothe dry skin.

Question 22

List ingredients typically found in products for sensitive skins.

Answer 22

• Passion flower
• Azulene
• Chamomile
• Horse chestnut

These ingredients are known for their calming and soothing properties.

Question 23

What is the most important factor in recommending the right home care for your client?

Answer 23

Skin analysis

A thorough skin analysis helps tailor treatments and products to individual needs.

Question 24

What is one reason that night creams tend to have nourishing or performance ingredients?

Answer 24

It is believed the body absorbs these ingredients better while resting

Night creams are designed to work in conjunction with the body’s natural repair processes.

Question 25

What should the client do before applying a night cream?

Answer 25

Thoroughly cleanse the skin ## Footnote Cleansing ensures that the skin is free of impurities and ready to absorb the cream.

Question 26

What is true of the neck and décolleté?

Answer 26

They show age more than the face ## Footnote These areas are often neglected in skincare routines, leading to visible signs of aging.

Question 27

What do the terms superficial peeling, exfoliation, keratolysis, and desquamation refer to?

Answer 27

Removal of dead skin cells ## Footnote These terms describe various methods of achieving skin renewal and improving texture.

Question 28

What term refers to products that contain concentrated ingredients, often in liposomes or other advanced delivery systems?

Answer 28

Serums ## Footnote Serums are designed for targeted treatment and higher penetration of active ingredients.

Question 29

What condition might be improved by a mass containing sulfur, salicylic acid, or benzoyl peroxide, plus botanicals for healing, soothing, and antiseptic?

Answer 29

Acne ## Footnote These ingredients are commonly used in acne treatments due to their effectiveness in reducing breakouts.

Question 30

What type of skin might be improved by a mask containing large amounts of emollients?

Answer 30

Dry

Question 31

Melanin is a _______.

Answer 31

Colour pigment

Question 32

Who has the longest cell renewal factor (CRF)?

Answer 32

Adults over 50

Question 33

Another name for the oil glands of the skin is _______.

Answer 33

Sebaceous glands

Question 34

The horny layer is also called the _______.

Answer 34

Stratum corneum

Question 35

Fibroblasts are responsible for _______.

Answer 35

The formation of collagen

Question 36

The needs of sensitive skin are _______.

Answer 36

Strengthening, vasoconstrictive, protection

Question 37

The needs of dry, mature skin are _______.

Answer 37

Oxygenate, tone, protection

Question 38

Microdermabrasion would be a good choice for _______.

Answer 38

Clients who are wrinkled

Question 39

Open comedones are also known as _______.

Answer 39

Blackheads

Question 40

Use of the negative pole will result in _______.

Answer 40

An alkaline reaction

Question 41

The machine the esthetician will first use when giving a facial for any skin type is the _______.

Answer 41

Magnifying lamp

Question 42

What type of peel would NOT typically be used by an aesthetician?

Answer 42

Peel with strong TCA concentrations

Question 43

Clients should NOT typically experience flaking when using _______.

Answer 43

AHA peels

Question 44

What is photoaging?

Answer 44

Aging symptoms related to sun exposure

Question 45

What ingredients are typically found in products for oily/acneic skin?

Answer 45

* Propolis * Brewers yeast * Vitamin H * Burdock ## Footnote These ingredients are known for their beneficial properties for oily and acne-prone skin.

Question 46

What ingredients are typically found in products for dry/mature skin?

Answer 46

* Vitamins A * Vitamins G * Vitamins E * Pepha tight * Synake ## Footnote These ingredients help to hydrate and rejuvenate dry or mature skin.

Question 47

What are AHA's and BHA's commonly used as?

Answer 47

Exfoliants ## Footnote AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) and BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) are used to exfoliate the skin.

Question 48

What term refers to ingredients designed to dissolve keratin and proteins on the surface of the skin?

Answer 48

Enzymes ## Footnote Enzymes help to soften and smooth the skin by breaking down dead skin cells.

Question 49

What is a characteristic of short wavelengths (ultrasound)?

Answer 49

Penetrate less ## Footnote Short wavelengths do not penetrate the skin as deeply as longer wavelengths.

Question 50

What is NOT a benefit of LED treatments?

Answer 50

Shrink melanomas ## Footnote LED treatments are beneficial for various skin conditions but do not shrink melanomas.

Question 51

What color LED is used to reduce hyperpigmentation?

Answer 51

Green ## Footnote Green LED light is effective in targeting hyperpigmentation issues.

Question 52

What is the name of the room where supplies are stored when they are not in the treatment room or at the workstations?

Answer 52

The dispensary ## Footnote The dispensary is a designated area for storing products and supplies.

Question 53

What are the basic materials and building blocks for body tissue?

Answer 53

Proteins ## Footnote Proteins are essential for the structure and function of body tissues.

Question 54

What is NOT a function of lymph?

Answer 54

Supplying nutrients to the skin ## Footnote Lymph primarily helps in immune function and waste removal, not nutrient supply.

Question 55

A pH of less than _______ is NOT recommended for salon peels.

Answer 55

3.0 ## Footnote A pH lower than 3.0 can be too harsh for salon peels.

Question 56

The kinds of light therapy that is used to manage pain is?

Answer 56

Infrared ## Footnote Infrared light therapy is commonly used for pain management.

Question 57

How often should you recommend a series of AHA treatments to a client?

Answer 57

Every 3 to 4 months ## Footnote Regular AHA treatments help maintain skin health and exfoliation.

Question 58

What ingredients should be used by the esthetician to treat telangiectasia?

Answer 58

Vitamin PP ## Footnote Vitamin PP (also known as Niacin or Vitamin B3) is effective in treating telangiectasia.

Question 59

What distinguishes lasers from non-laser photo devices?

Answer 59

Lasers emit light waves of the same wavelength, while non-laser photo devices use a spectrum of different wavelengths ## Footnote Non-laser devices include Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) systems.

Question 60

What is a deep peel used for sun damage and wrinkles?

Answer 60

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel

Question 61

What class of medical device are lasers and IPL machines?

Answer 61

IV

Question 62

Dermal fillers will last longer when used in conjunction with botox. True or False?

Answer 62

False

Question 63

What type of light is a combination of all visible rays on the spectrum?

Answer 63

White

Question 64

What would be an alkaline pH?

Answer 64

9

Question 65

Medical Aesthetics integrates surgical and non-surgical procedures with aesthetic treatments. True or False?

Answer 65

True

Question 66

What is NOT a function of antioxidants?

Answer 66

Reducing the formation of scar tissue

Question 67

What is an example of an inorganic physical sunscreen?

Answer 67

Titanium dioxide

Question 68

What color LED is used to improve elastin production in the skin?

Answer 68

Red

Question 69

Microdermabrasion exfoliates the epidermis more effectively than a 30% AHA product does. True or False?

Answer 69

True

Question 70

What procedure removes fat and skin from upper and lower eyelids?

Answer 70

Blepharoplasty

Question 71

What stimulates melanin production?

Answer 71

Exposure to sunlight

Question 72

What is glycation?

Answer 72

The binding of a protein molecule to a glucose molecule, resulting in the formation of damaged, non-functioning structures.

Question 73

When do clients put themselves at the most risk if they wish to schedule a chemical peel?

Answer 73

July

Question 74

What treatment would be ideal for a client whose skin is aging?

Answer 74

TCA peels

Question 75

What grade of acne is cystic acne?

Answer 75

IV

Question 76

What is a potential side effect of using tretinoin (Retin A)?

Answer 76

Photosensitivity

Question 77

What is the average rate of cell turnover for those 50 and older?

Answer 77

42 to 84 days

Question 78

What is NOT a contradiction for a chemical exfoliation?

Answer 78

Oily skin

Question 79

What does a diopter measure?

Answer 79

Magnification

Question 80

What is the strongest peel available?

Answer 80

Phenol peel

Question 81

What condition is contraindicated for microcurrent?

Answer 81

Epilepsy

Question 82

What is a characteristic of grade 1 acne?

Answer 82

Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules

Question 83

BHA's are stronger than AHA's?

Answer 83

False

Question 84

A disadvantage of non-ablative wrinkle treatments is that they only remove tissue. True or False?

Answer 84

False

Question 85

Approximately how long are most electrotherapy machines used during a facial treatment?

Answer 85

5 to 10 minutes