Week 2 Review

Question 1

One example of a fairly high comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is

Answer 1

Coconut Oil

Question 2

Ingredients must be listed on cosmetic labels

Answer 2

in descending order of predominance

Question 3

What are emollients compromised of?

Answer 3

Lipids

Question 4

What is an emollient?

Answer 4

A fatty material used to lubricate and keep other substances on the skin

Question 5

What is meant by the term functional ingredient?

Answer 5

An ingredient that does not affect the appearance of the skin but is necessary for product formulation

Question 6

What is the most effective way for a skin care professional to communicate how a product works with a client?

Answer 6

Convey a detailed and thorough knowledge of the realistic expectations of that product

Question 7

According to the legal definition of cosmetics and of drugs, ______.

Answer 7

Products may be regulated as both drugs and cosmetics

Question 8

A rule of thumb about the difference between irritant reactions and allergic reactions is that _______.

Answer 8

irritants burn, allergens itch

Question 9

Where should a patch test be applied?

Answer 9

behind the ear

Question 10

The type of products that attracts water to the skin but is typically oil-free is called _____.

Answer 10

Hydrators

Question 11

What does hyperkeratosis refer to?

Answer 11

The thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes

Question 12

The condition “herpes zoster” presents which symptoms?

Answer 12

Groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a ring or line

Question 13

What statement is true of conjunctivitis?

Answer 13

It is also known as pink eye

Question 14

What statement is true of tinea corporis?

Answer 14

It is a skin irritation that spreads into circular infection that is red and scaly

Question 15

Hyperhidrosis is

Answer 15

Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions

Question 16

A physician who treats disorders and diseases of the skin is known as a(n)

Answer 16

Dermatologist

Question 17

Lesions in the early stages of development or change are known as ______ lesions

Answer 17

Primary

Question 18

In order to detect cancerous lesions, it is advisable to visit a physician

Answer 18

once a year

Question 19

Sebaceous filaments are often found on the

Answer 19

nose

Question 20

Cystic acne is grade ____ acne.

Answer 20

IV (4)

Question 21

What is true of varicose veins?

Answer 21

They are sometime treated with sclerotherapy, a nonsurgical injection into the vein

Question 22

The fungal condition that inhibits melanin production is called

Answer 22

tinea versicolor

Question 23

What is true of a tan?

Answer 23

it is caused by exposure to the sun

Question 24

Hyperpigmentation is a condition that describes___

Answer 24

an overproduction of pigment

Question 25

Dermatitis is best defined as

Answer 25

an inflammatory condition of the skin

Question 26

One indication that a mole might be cancerous is that it

Answer 26

is growing larger on one side than another

Question 27

What does the border of a mole that might be cancerous look like?

Answer 27

Irregular

Question 28

What is the disorder in which a person picks at their skin compulsively?

Answer 28

Dermatillomania

Question 29

What destroys all microbial life?

Answer 29

Sterilization

Question 30

Which of the following is mainly used to remove visible dirt?

Answer 30

cleaning

Question 31

When does a client's impression of a salon, spa, or barbershop begin?

Answer 31

the moment they open the door

Question 32

Which of the following is TRUE of pathogens?

Answer 32

They all reside in different places and affect humans in different ways

Question 33

Indirect Transmission of a disease ______.

Answer 33

happens through contact with an intermediate object

Question 34

Most bacteria are _____.

Answer 34

nonpathogenic

Question 35

Which of the following is TRUE of a disease that spreads from one person to another?

Answer 35

it is communicable

Question 36

When doctors have determined the nature of a disease, they have _____.

Answer 36

diagnosed it

Question 37

The first step in infection control is _____.

Answer 37

cleaning

Question 38

Redness and distended capillaries caused by a weakening of the capillary walls are a condition called ______.

Answer 38

telangiecstasia

Question 39

Excess buildup of cells is a condition called

Answer 39

Keratosis

Question 40

Erythema is a condition defined by

Answer 40

redness caused by inflammation

Question 41

Hyperkeratinization

Answer 41

an excessive buildup of dead skin cells

Question 42

What is true of actinic keratosis

Answer 42

it can be precancerous

Question 43

What scale is used to measure the skin type's ability to tolerate sun exposure?

Answer 43

The Fitzpatrick scale

Question 44

What is a pustule?

Answer 44

An infected papule with fluid inside

Question 45

The skin type that has a small follicle size is

Answer 45

normal

Question 46

Skin type is first determined by observing

Answer 46

the t-zone

Question 47

Estheticians examine the skin through a form of touch called

Answer 47

palpation

Question 48

People with the darkest skin are Fitzpatrick type

Answer 48

6

Question 49

What should sensitive skin be treated with

Answer 49

nonirritating products

Question 50

what has caused a condition that modern topical treatments of the decollette have developed to treat?

Answer 50

cell phone use

Question 51

Over a woman's lifetime ____

Answer 51

hormonal changes will change her skin in various ways throughout her life

Question 52

One daily habit that is beneficial for the skin is _____

Answer 52

drinking plenty of water

Question 53

What are contraindications?

Answer 53

Factors that prohibit the use of certain products

Question 54

What is contraindicated by skin-thinning medications such as Differin and Renova?

Answer 54

Waxing

Question 55

Any substance that occupies space and has weight is

Answer 55

matter

Question 56

Everything you can touch and everything you can see is matter except _____.

Answer 56

light and electricity

Question 57

When immiscible liquids are combined, they form

Answer 57

suspensions

Question 58

The overexposure principle is used to describe how overexposure determines ___.

Answer 58

toxicity

Question 59

Why is understanding pH important for the beauty and wellness professional?

Answer 59

Because it affects the hair, skin and nails

Question 60

The pH scale is to measure

Answer 60

acidity and alkalinity

Question 61

SDS are designed for

Answer 61

use in an emergency

Question 62

Which of the following BEST describes a carcinogen

Answer 62

a substance that causes cancer

Question 63

How are cosmetic legally defined in the US

Answer 63

Articles that are intended to affect the appearance of the skin

Question 64

An allergic reaction which occurs during a facial should be handled with ___.

Answer 64

cold water and a cold compress

Question 65

Cruelty-free cosmetics indicate the products ___.

Answer 65

are not tested on animals

Question 66

What term does not refer to a cosmetic ingredient or product that may be less likely to cause an allergic reaction?

Answer 66

noncomedogenic

Question 67

An ingredient that is a melanin suppressant and used to treat hyperpigmentation is

Answer 67

kojic acid

Question 68

An antioxidant ingredient that also has anti-inflammatory and has anti-aging properties is ___.

Answer 68

green tea

Question 69

A type of ingredient that is NOT universal for all skin types and conditions are ___.

Answer 69

emollients

Question 70

What is the goal of treatment for dehydrated skin?

Answer 70

to prevent TEWL, which is the transepidermal water loss

Question 71

Microscopic oil molecules called micelles are used in

Answer 71

cleansing water

Question 72

One example of an ingredient in a mechanical exfoliant

Answer 72

rice bran

Question 73

What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant?

Answer 73

Pineapple

Question 74

What is another term for roll-off mask?

Answer 74

Gommage

Question 75

What is the best advice to an esthetician who is starting out and wants to know what products to work with?

Answer 75

Become familiar with the extent to which the manufacturer offers and education and marketing support.