Provide Facial Skincare Flashcards

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Q
  1. Which one of the following will contra-indicate facial treatments?

a) Milia
b) Comedone
c) Conjunctivitis
d) Broken capillary

A

c) Conjunctivitis

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  1. Ageing of the skin is mainly due to:

a) Excess adipose tissue
b) Under-activity of the sweat glands
c) Over-activity of the sebaceous glands
d) Degeneration of elastin and collagen

A

d) Degeneration of elastin and collagen

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  1. The muscle that is responsible for winking is called:

a) Orbicularis oculi
b) Orbicularis oris
c) Corrugator
d) Frontalis

A

a) Orbicularis oculi

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  1. Which one of the following muscles produces the action of blowing, and compresses the cheeks?

a) Buccinator
b) Temporalis
c) Risorius
d) Mentalis

A

a) Buccinator

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5
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  1. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires all electrical appliances to be serviced a minimum of:

a) Once a year
b) Every 2 years
c) Every 3 years
d) Once every 5 years

A

a) Once a year

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  1. Which one of the following bones forms part of the cranium?

a) Palatine bone
b) Lacrimal bone
c) Parietal
d) Zygomatic

A

c) Parietal

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  1. Which one of the following is a contra-indication to a steaming treatment?

a) Comedones
b) Blocked pores
c) Rosacea
d) Dehydrated skin

A

c) Rosacea

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  1. Which one of the following is a characteristic of dry skin?

a) Open pores
b) Sallow skin tone
c) Thickened skin texture
d) Fine textured skin

A

d) Fine textured skin

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  1. Which one of the following is not caused by smoking?

a) Dilation of the blood vessels
b) Premature ageing
c) Constriction of blood vessels
d) Reduced oxygen supply

A

a) Dilation of the blood vessels

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  1. Which one of the following is not a function of the blood?

a) Transportation of hormones
b) Transportation of oxygen
c) Transportation of lymph
d) Transportation of nutrients

A

c) Transportation of lymph

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  1. Which one of the following massage mediums is most suitable for dehydrated sun damaged skin tissues?

a) A light massage cream
b) A moisturiser
c) Talcum powder
d) A massage oil

A

d) A massage oil

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  1. The layer of the dermis which contains collagen fibres is known as the:

a) Corneum
b) Lucidum
c) Reticular
d) Germinative

A

c) Reticular

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  1. A cream-coloured powder that cleanses and removes impurities and is ideal for congested skins is:

a) Kaolin
b) Magnesium carbonate
c) Calamine
d) Fuller’s earth

A

a) Kaolin

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  1. A mature skin with dilated capillaries would benefit from a mask containing:

a) Fuller’s earth and witch-hazel
b) Kaolin and orange flower water
c) Calamine and rose water
d) Magnesium carbonate with witch hazel

A

c) Calamine and rose water

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  1. A client who has very little subcutaneous tissue and is thin and bony would benefit from a massage which does not include:

a) Effleurage
b) Vibrations
c) Tapotement
d) Petrissage

A

c) Tapotement

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  1. Which type of toner should be used to remove traces of grease after cleansing on a sensitive skin?

a) Witch hazel
b) Rose water
c) Orange flower water
d) Glycerine

A

b) Rose water

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  1. The main function of a clay mask is to:

a) Dehydrate and nourish
b) Freshen and nourish
c) Soften and nourish
d) Desquamate and refine

A

d) Desquamate and refine

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Q
  1. Following massage the skin tissues are usually pink. This is usually due to:

a) Vasoconstriction of blood vessels
b) An allergic reaction
c) Exfoliation of the skin tissues by the therapist’s hands
d) Stimulation of blood and lymph circulation

A

d) Stimulation of blood and lymph circulation

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  1. A cleansing and exfoliating treatment for a dry skin that is dehydrated and mature could involve the use of:

a) Hypo-allergenic products with a gentle exfoliator
b) Moisturising, hydrating products with a gentle exfoliator
c) Water-based products with a stimulating exfoliator
d) Water-based products with a gentle exfoliator

A

b) Moisturising, hydrating products with a gentle exfoliator

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  1. Which two of the following cleansers are most appropriate for a greasy non-sensitive skin condition?

1) Cleansing lotion
2) Cleansing bar
3) Cleansing cream
4) Cleansing milk

A

a) 1and 2