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Chapter 23 - Facials Flashcards

1
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When performing a skin analysis with a magnifying lamp, the first thing the technician should look for is the presence or absence of:
A. Closed comedones
B. Visible pores
C. Evaporated cells
D. Oily skin areas
A

B. Visible pores

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Skin that has small pores and may be flaky or dry with fine lines and wrinkles is characterized as:
A. Dehydrated
B. Oily
C. Normal
D. Sensitive
A

A. Dehydrated

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Oily skin that produces too much sebum may appear shiny or greasy and have:
A. Even pore distribution
B. Small pores
C. Flakes
D. Large pores
A

D. Large pores

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When a follicle becomes clogged, resulting in an infection of the follicle, it is caused by a type of acne bacteria called:
A. Hydrating bacteria
B. Sebumatic bacteria
C. Anaerobic bacteria 
D. Aerobic bacteria
A

C. Anaerobic bacteria

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Red pimples that do not have a pus head are referred to as:
A. Elastin pimples
B. Acne papules
C. Pustules
D. Moles
A

B. Acne papules

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Which of these is a skin condition caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalances resulting in dark blotches of color in areas of the skin?
A. Hypertrichosis
B. Acne
C. Dehydration
D. Hyperpigmentation
A

D. Hyperpigmentation

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Which of these is a chronic hereditary disorder indicated by constant or frequent facial blushing is:
A. Rosacea
B. Tinea
C. Acne
D. Albinism
A

A. Rosacea

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Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove surface dead cells from the:
A. Subcutaneous tissue
B. Stratum dermis
C. Stratum corneum
D. Dermal layer
A

C. Stratum corneum

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Which of these is a gentle chemical exfoliation acid that helps dissolve the bonds and intercellular cement between cells?
A. Alpha hydroxy acid
B. Emulsion acid
C. Astringent acid
D. Cryogenic acid
A

A. Alpha hydroxy acid

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A \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a highly concentrated skin product applied under a moisturizer or sunscreen. 
A. Gommage
B. Tonic
C. Mask
D. Serum
A

D. Serum

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The thin, open-meshed, woven cotton fabric used in a paraffin mask application is called:
A. Mask padding
B. Micro silk
C. Gauze
D. A pledget
A

C. Gauze

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Which massage movement involves the use of light continuous stroking movement with the fingers in a slow rhythmic manner?
A. Tapotement
B. Pétrissage
C. Kneading
D. Effleurage
A

D. Effleurage

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Which of these is a form of pétrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out?
A. Fulling
B. Rolling
C. Friction
D. Chucking
A

A. Fulling

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The point on the skin over the muscle where pressure and stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle is referred to as the:
A. Insertion point
B. Motor point
C. Origin point 
D. Connection point
A

B. Motor point

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What is the most stimulating form of massage?
A. Fulling
B. Rolling
C. Tapotement
D. Chucking
A

C. Tapotement

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When using a brushing machine to perform an exfoliation, the skin should be treated with a(n):
A. Thin layer of cleanser or moisturizer
B. Fairly thick layer of cleanser or moisturizer
C. Strong toner
D. Astringent lotion

A

B. Fairly thick layer of cleanser or moisturizer

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The process of softening and emulsifying hardened sebum stuck in the follicles is called:
A. Massage therapy
B. Passive therapy
C. Deincrustation
D. Electrotheraphy
A

C. Deincrustation

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Water-soluble products are penetrated into the skin using galvanic current and a process called:
A. Iontophoresis
B. Micropenetration
C. Cathodiztion
D. Extraction
A

A. Iontophoresis

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The therapeutic use of essential oils to enhance a person's physical and emotional well-being is:
A. Oil therapy
B. Scentification
C. Electrotheraphy
D. Aromatherapy
A

D. Aromatherapy

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If you use harsh scrubs on sensitive skin, it can:
A. Aggravate redness
B. Possible affect the clients pacemaker
C. Cause severe blistering
D. Cause an infectious disease
A

A. Aggravate redness

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Sun-damaged skin is often confused with:
A. Sensitive skin
B. Inflamed skin
C. Aging skin
D. Hypopigmented skin
A

C. Aging skin

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Salon AHA exfoliants should never be used unless the client has been has been using 10% AHA products at home for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ prior to the higher concentration salon treatment, and using a daily facial sunscreen product. 
A. At least one week
B. At least 2 weeks
C. No more than one week
D. No more than 2 weeks
A

B. At least 2 weeks

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23
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Compared to day-use products, night treatments are usually:
A. Lighter
B. Equal in strength and weight
C. Less intensive
D. More intensive
A

D. More intensive

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One of the biggest benefits of massage is that it:
A. Causes client’s skin to tense, opening the pores
B. Eliminates the need for treatment products
C. Increases product absorption
D. Decreases the conditioning effect of treatment products

A

C. Increases product absorption

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Clay-based masks:
A. Cannot be used with other products 
B. Have an exfoliating effect
C. Do not dry on the skin
D. Make pores appear larger
A

B. Have an exfoliating effect

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Alginate masks are often \_\_\_\_\_\_\_-based. 
A. Seaweed
B. Aloe
C. Sand
D. Vegetable
A

A. Seaweed

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Ingredients that attract water are known as:
A. Humectants
B. Fresheners
C. Serums
D. Astringents
A

A. Humectants

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28
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When removing a cleanser from the eye area, it should be done with a damp facial sponge or cotton pads:
A. In an upward and outward movement
B. In down and across movements
C. With back-and-forth movements
D. In circular movements
A

A. In an upward and outward movement

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A(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a follicle impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup that appears as small bumps just underneath the skin's surface. 
A. Ostium
B. Gommage
C. Open comedon
D. Closed comedon
A

D. Closed comedon

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30
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Which type of mask contains special crystals of gypsum?
A. Paraffin wax mask
B. Modelage mask
C. Cream mask
D. Friction mask
A

B. Modelage mask

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Which of these terms refers to a lack of lipids?
A. Exfoliant
B. Couperose
C. Alipidic
D. Emollient
A

C. Alipidic

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Lotions that help rebalance the pH and remove remnants of cleanser from the skin are called:
A. Serum
B. Toners
C. Moisturizers
D. Exfoliants
A

B. Toners

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A(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is an applicator for directing electric current from the galvanic machine to the client's skin. 
A. Electrode
B. Amperage
C. Wringer
D. Ampoule
A

A. Electrode

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34
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The opening of a follicle is called a(n):
A. Anode
B. Hackle
C. Ostium
D. Folliclend
A

C. Ostium

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Which of these is a type of chemical exfoliant that works by dissolving keratin proteins in the surface cells of the skin?
A. Microdermabrasion
B. Tapotemant
C. Deincrustation
D. Enzyme peel
A

D. Enzyme peel

36
Q 
A(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_ is an individual dose of serum contained in a small vial. 
A. Ampoule
B. Cathode
C. Ostium
D. Anode
A

A. Ampoule

37
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A(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a follicle impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup. 
A. Closed comedon
B. Open comedon
C. Humectant
D. Pétrissage
A

B. Open comedon

38
Q 
Methods used to physically remove dead cell buildup are called:
A. Steamers
B. Electrodes
C. Mechanical exfoliants
D. Chemical exfoliants
A

C. Mechanical exfoliants

39
Q 
The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, gently pinching, kneading, tapping or other movements is called:
A. Telangiectasis
B. Massage
C. Iontophoresis
D. Micro current
A

B. Massage

40
Q 
Which of these terms refers to a condition that requires avoiding certain treatment procedures or products to prevent undesirable side effects?
A. Effleurage
B. Counter-treatment
C. Compensation
D. Contraindication
A

D. Contraindication

41
Q 
A(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a peeling cream that is rubbed off on the skin. 
A. Alpha hydroxy acid
B. Cleansing milk
C. Gommage
D. Humectant
A

C. Gommage

42
Q 
Which of these is a condition characterized by distended or dilated surface blood vessels?
A. Telangietasis
B. Iontophoresis
C. Albinism
D. Hyperpigmantation
A

A. Telangietasis

43
Q 
Electrical treatments should NOT be performed on clients:
A. Who take isotretinoin
B. Who take Differin
C. With asthma
D. With metal bone pins
A

D. With metal bone pins

44
Q 
The cosmetologist should NOT wear which type of jewelry while administering a facial treatment?
A. Earrings
B. Rings
C. A necklace
D. An anklet
45
Q 
Proper exfoliation will:
A. Make the skin more oily
B. Decrease the skins moisture content
C. Decrease elasticity
D. Reduce hyperpigmentation
A

D. Reduce hyperpigmentation

46
Q 
Moisturizers for oily skin are most often in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 
A. Lotion
B. Gel
C. Powder
D. Spray
47
Q 
Modelage masks:
A. Are recommended for oily skin
B. Increase blood circulation 
C. Should be applied to the lower neck
D. Are appropriate for clients with claustrophobia
A

B. Increase blood circulation

48
Q

When performing pétrissage:
A. Your movements should be confined to the face and neck
B. You should apply a great deal of pressure
C. You lift, squeeze and press the tissue
D. Your movements should be jerky

A

C. You lift, squeeze and press the tissue

49
Q 
Which type of massage involves grasping the flesh firmly in one hand and moving the hand up and down along the bone while the other hand keeps the arm in a steady position?
A. Wringing
B. Chucking
C. Rolling
D. Tapotement
A

B. Chucking

50
Q 
Hacking is performed with which part of the hands?
A. The fingertips
B. The backs
C. The palms
D. The edges
A

D. The edges

51
Q

Hacking is a form of mechanical exfoliation usually administered after of during steam.
T or F

52
Q

Moisturizers for oily skin generally contain greater amounts of emollient.
T or F

53
Q

A paraffin wax mask produces a gradual increase in temperature that reaches approximately 105 degrees F.
T or F

54
Q

Fulling is a form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifter and spread out.
T or F

55
Q

Viennese massage involves the client holding the electrode during treatment, creating an electrical stimulation massage.
T or F

56
Q

Acne bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen, and are:

a. pustules
b. solidified
c. alipidic
d. anaerobic

A

d. anaerobic

57
Q

Every massage should begin and end with which massage movement?

a. petrissage
b. friction
c. effleurage
d. kneading

A

c. effleurage

58
Q

Skin products that have a higher concentration of ingredients are:

a. masks
b. lotions
c. serums
d. tonics

59
Q

A deep rubbing massage movement in which pressure is applied to the skin while moving over an underlying structure is:

a. kneading
b. tapotement
c. friction
d. rubbing

A

c. friction

60
Q

Pimples that have a pus head are called:

a. papules
b. sebum
c. pustules
d. comedons

A

c. pustules

61
Q

A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing and pressing tissue with light firm pressure is:

a. petrissage
b. fulling
c. effleurage
d. tapotement

A

a. petrissage

62
Q

During a light ray treatment, the clients eyes should be protected with:

a. glasses
b. creams
c. cotton pads
d. gauze

A

c. cotton pads

63
Q

Dry skin that is not producing enough sebum is also known as:

a. combination
b. alipidic
c. hydrated
d. extreme

A

b. alipidic

64
Q

Exfoliants that dissolve the bonds and inter-cellular cement between cells are:

a. gommages
b. tonic lotions
c. alpha hydroxy acids
d. aluminum oxide crystals

A

c. alpha hydroxy acids

65
Q

When removing cleanser in the eye area, move outward on the upper lid and:

a. circular on the lower lid
b. inward on the lower lid
c. outward on the lower lid
d. down on the lower lid

A

b. inward on the lower lid

66
Q

During an analysis procedure cleansing mild is applied to the skin using:

a. downward circular movements
b. rounded strong movements
c. upward circular movements
d. outward movements

A

c. upward circular movements

67
Q

Masks that contain special crystals and dry to a plaster-like consistency are:

a. alginate masks
b. gel masks
c. paraffin wax masks
d. modelage masks

A

d. modelage masks

68
Q

A stimulating form of massage that vonsists of shortm quick tapping,, slapping and hacking movements is:

a. kneading
b. petrissage
c. friction
d. tapotement

A

d. tapotement

69
Q

The process of removing dead cells from the surface of the skin is:

a. scrubbing
b. modelage
c. exfoliation
d. superficial

A

c. exfoliation

70
Q

Treatments that produce heat or stimulate the skin should be avoided for clients with skin disorder:

a. rosacea
b. pigmentation
c. gommage
d. tension

A

a. rosacea

71
Q

The difference between closed and open comedones is the size of the follicle opening or:

a. scar
b. cuticle
c. ostium
d. cell

72
Q

The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing kneading, or other movements is:

a. metabolism
b. massage
c. absorption
d. physiology

A

b. massage

73
Q

A cream-type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin is a:

a. gommage
b. scrub
c. toner
d. microform

A

a. gommage

74
Q

To provide a buffer for the skin when using a brushing machine, apply a thick layer of cleaner or:

a. paraffin
b. moisturizer
c. astringent
d. gauze

A

b. moisturizer

75
Q

Obvious pores on the surface of the skin indicate:

a. dry skin areas
b. alipidic skin
c. oily skin areas
d. sudoriferous areas

A

c. oily skin areas

76
Q

The therapeutic use of essential oils for beauty and health treatment is:

a. exfoliation
b. aromatherapy
c. light therapy
d. dermatology

A

b. aromatherapy

77
Q

Dark blotches of color on the skin caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalance are known as:

a. dehydration
b. hyper-pigmentation
c. hypertrichosis
d. albinism

A

b. hyperpigmentation

78
Q

Chemical exfoliants that work by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells are known as:

a. face fresheners
b. steaming peels
c. enzyme peels
d. emollient peels

A

c. enzyme peels

79
Q

Products used to increase the water content of the skin surface are:

a. fresheners
b. enzymes
c. moisturizers
d. toners

A

c. moisturizers

80
Q

The process of using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin is:

a. deincrustation
b. insertion
c. electrotherapy
d. iontophoresis

A

d. iontophoresis

81
Q

A mechanical exfoliation that uses a closed vacuum to shoot crystals onto the skin is:

a. microcurrent
b. desincrustation
c. microdermabrasion
d. enzyme peels

A

c. microdermabrasion

82
Q

Process of softening and emulsifying hardened sebum stuck in the hair follicles.

a. Desincrustation
b. Telangiectasias
c. Emollients
d. Couperose

A

a. Desincrustation

83
Q

Distended or dilated surface blood vessels.

a. Desincrustation
b. Telangiectasias
c. Emollients
d. Couperose

A

b. Telangiectasias

84
Q

Areas of skin with distended capillaries and diffuse redness.

a. Desincrustation
b. Telangiectasias
c. Emollients
d. Couperose

A

d. Couperose

85
Q

Oily or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin.

a. Desincrustation
b. Telangiectasias
c. Emollients
d. Couperose

A

c. Emollients

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