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Complete Milady Flashcards

1
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What term refers to a person devoted to, or professionally occupied with, skin health and beauty?

A

Esthetician

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2
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What can you do to begin your journey of success right now?

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Visualize yourself as a successful Esthetician

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3
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What is an important part of showing respect for others?

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Using good manners

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4
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What term refers to putting off until tomorrow what you can do today?

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Procrastination

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5
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What is an example of an active problem solving word?

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Create

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6
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When you prioritize, you make a list of tasks in what order?

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Most important to least important

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7
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What is NOT one of the ingredients of a healthy, well developed attitude?

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Emotional instability

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8
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What personal characteristics show that you have a good work ethic?

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Trustworthy and hardworking

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9
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What food should estheticians AVOID during work hours because odor can linger?

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Onion

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10
Q

What approach is generally best when applying makeup?

A

Clean and natural

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11
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What should your makeup do?

A

Accentuate your best features

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12
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What is NOT part of your physical presentation?

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Mood

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13
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What is the science of designing the workplace, it’s equipment, and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable convenient and safe?

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Ergonomics

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14
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What should you do to maintain good standing posture?

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Balance your neck directly above your shoulders

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15
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What should you do when sitting?

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Keep your back straight

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16
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When people are secure how do they feel?

A

Confident

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17
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What is NOT one of the golden rules of human relations?

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Bear down and work harder when you are overwhelmed

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18
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What is the final step of the 10-step consultation process?

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Reiterate everything you and the client have agreed upon

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19
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What should you try and do when a situation with a client is beyond your control.

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Communicate past the issue

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20
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What should you do when communicating with fellow staffers?

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Remain objective

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21
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What term refers to an abnormal condition of all or part of the body that makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function?

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Disease

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22
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What type of bacteria causes abscesses, pustules, and boils?

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Staphylococci

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23
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What is a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but does NOT cause human infections in the salon?

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Mildew

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24
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What is a characteristic of an ideal disinfectant?

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Includes strips for checking effectiveness

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25
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What should you do when using disinfectant?

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Follow the instructions on the label for diluting it

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26
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What statement about phenolic disinfectants are true?

A

They are a form of formaldehyde

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27
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What type of burn affects all layers of the skin and causes blistering, swelling and scaring?

A

Third degree

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28
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What should you do to help keep the workplace healthy and looking its best?

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Clean fans and humidifiers at least once a week

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29
Q

What type of tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body?

A

Adipose

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30
Q

What type of tissue is composed of neurons?

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Nerve

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31
Q

What organ removes waste created by digestion?

A

Liver

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32
Q

What is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

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Contracting and moving parts of the body

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33
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The skeletal system stores most of the body’s ___________ supply.

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Calcium

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34
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What bone is also known as the collar bone?

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Clavicle

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35
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What muscle extends along the side of the neck from the ear to the collarbone?

A

Sternocleidomastoid

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36
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What muscles surrounds the upper lip and elevates it, dilating the nostrils?

A

Levator labii superioris

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37
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What is the largest of the cranial nerves?

A

Fifth

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38
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What skin is NOT affected by the supraorbital nerve?

A

Lower eyelid

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39
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What nerve affects the side of the neck and the platysma muscle?

A

Cervical

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40
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What is the LAST part of the heart through which blood travels before exiting to travel to all parts of the body?

A

Left ventricle

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41
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What artery supplies blood to the forehead and upper eyelids?

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Frontal

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42
Q

What controls insulin and glucagon production?

A

Pancreas

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43
Q

What types of foods should you choose?

A

High in nutrients, low in calories

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44
Q

How many common amino acids are there?

A

20

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45
Q

What is an example of a monosaccharide?

A

Fructose

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46
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What are the two types of fiber?

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Soluble and insoluble

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47
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How many calories are in a single gram of protein?

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Four

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48
Q

What foods are a good source of copper?

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Almonds and seafoods

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49
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What mineral is important to fluid balance and controlling the activity of heart muscle, the nervous system, and kidneys?

A

Potassium

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50
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What term refers to vitamin-containing substances that are converted to the actual vitamin once that are in the body?

A

Precursors

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51
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What mineral is important for protein synthesis and collagen formation, and promotes wound healing and helps the immune system?

A

Zinc

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52
Q

What is an example of a healthy practice?

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Scheduling routine health checks

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53
Q

What term refers to the study of the structures and composition of the skin tissue?

A

Physiology

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54
Q

What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissues?

A

Proteins

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55
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What is NOT a method by which the body maintains thermoregulation?

A

Absorption

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56
Q

What is the bottom layer of the epidermis?

A

Stratum germinativum

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57
Q

What is the average adult skin cell turnover rate?

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28 days

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58
Q

What type of glands secrete oil?

A

Sebaceous

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59
Q

What type of ultraviolet radiation is known as the burning ray?

A

UVB

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60
Q

What effect does nicotine have on the body?

A

Contraction of the blood vessels

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61
Q

Where do phytoestrogens come from?

A

Plants

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62
Q

What can cause skin conditions?

A

Both internal and external factors

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63
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Why are the acid mantle and barrier function not as healthy in dry skin?

A

Lack of lipids

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64
Q

What beverage can cause dehydrated skin?

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Coffee

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65
Q

What type of skin is characterized by fragile thin skin and redness?

A

Sensitive

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66
Q

What Fitzpatrick skin type is common among people of middle eastern descent?

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Type V

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67
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What skin type on the Glogau scale shows wrinkles at rest and is specific to people in their 40s and 50s?

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Type III

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68
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What is NOT one of the most common skin conditions estheticians see today?

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Vitiligo

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69
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What condition is characterized by redness and distended capillaries caused by weakening of the capillary walls?

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Telangiectasia

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70
Q

What SPF is recommended when selecting sunscreen?

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30

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71
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What document is a record of all your notes from the skin analysis, what you used in the treatment, and your home care recommendations?

A

Client chart

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72
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What is the outermost layer of the hair shaft?

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Cuticle

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73
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What is NOT one of the three main structures of the hair follicle?

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Arrector pili

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74
Q

What is the main method of depilation?

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Shaving

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75
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What is NOT an example of a recent treatment or product use that is a contraindication of waxing?

A

Antihistamine

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76
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What should you do when performing wax treatments?

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Apply a cold compress with water and baking soda to sensitive skin

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77
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What should you NOT do when waxing a clients brows?

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Pluck stray hairs if the clients brows are uneven or too thin

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78
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How long do body waxing procedures usually take?

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30-60 minutes

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79
Q

How long does it take to melt soft wax if the wax holder is about a quarter to a half full?

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15 minutes

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80
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At what angle should you hold the spatula when applying soft wax?

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45 degrees

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81
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How long should you press your finger to the waxed area immediately after removing the wax?

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Five seconds

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82
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What should you do before applying wax to the clients leg is the skin is dry and flaky?

A

Apply a tiny amount of lotion

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83
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What term refers to the study of the structure and composition of the skin tissue?

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Skin histology

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84
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What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissues?

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Proteins

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85
Q

What is a characteristic of healthy skin?

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Slightly acidic

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86
Q

What is NOT a method by which the body maintains thermoregulation?

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Absorption

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87
Q

What is the bottom layer of the epidermis?

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Stratum germinativum

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88
Q

What is the average adult skin cell turnover rate?

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28 days

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89
Q

What stimulates melanin production?

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Exposure to sunlight

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90
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What color is eumelanin?

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Dark brown to black

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91
Q

What percentage of hair is comprised of hard keratin?

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90

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92
Q

What type of glass secrete oil?

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Sebaceous

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93
Q

What is NOT a function of lymph?

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Supplying nutrients to the skin

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94
Q

What type of ultraviolet radiation is know as the burning ray?

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UVB

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95
Q

What effect does nicotine have on the body?

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Contraction of blood vessels

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96
Q

Where do phytoestrogens come from?

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Plants

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97
Q

This contracts when a person is cold, causing goose bumps.

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Arrector pili muscle

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98
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Opening for a sweat gland

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Pore

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99
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Fluid found between epidermal cells

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Intercellular matrix

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100
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Fiber protein that provides resiliency and protection to the skin

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Keratin

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101
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Cell stimulator

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Fibroblast

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102
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Protective barrier made up of sebum, lipids, sweat and water

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Acid mantle

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103
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Oily substance that protects the surface of the skin and lubricates both the skin and hair

A

Sebum

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104
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This stimulates skin cells to reproduce and heal

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Epidermal growth factor (EGF)

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105
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Protects the body from infection by identifying foreign material (antigens)

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Langerhaans immune cell

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106
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Skins mechanism that protects us from irritation and intercellular transepidermal water loss (TEWL)

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Barrier function

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107
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This connects the dermis to the epidermis

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Papillary layer

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108
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Single layer of basal cells laying on a “basement membrane”

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Stratum granulosum

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109
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Outermost layer of the skin

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Epidermis

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110
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Top outermost layer of the epidermis

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Stratum corneum

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111
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Loose connective tissue and adipose tissue found below the reticular layer

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Subcutaneous layer

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112
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Support layer of connective tissues below the epidermis

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Dermis

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113
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This is also known as the spiny layer

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Stratum spinosum

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114
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This is composed of cells that resemble granules and are filled with keratin

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Stratum granulosum

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115
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Denser and deeper layer if the dermis, comprised mainly of collagen and elastin

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Reticular layer

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116
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Thin, clear layer of dead skin cells under the stratum corneum

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Stratum lucidum

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117
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Dilation of the capillary walls

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Telangiectasia

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118
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These take electrons from compounds in the body such as proteins, lipids, or DNA

A

Free radicals

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119
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Chronic vascular disorder characterized by couperose veins and congestion of the skin

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Rosacea

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120
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Coiled structures attached to the hair follicles found under the arms and in the genital area.

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Apocrine glands

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121
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Binding of a protein molecule to a glucose molecule, resulting in the formation of damaged, nonfunctioning structures

A

Glycation

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122
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Fibrous protein that forms elastic tissue and gives skin its elasticity

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Elastin

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123
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Sweat glands found all over the body with openings on the skins surface through pores

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Eccrine glands

124
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This creates a protective cushion that gives contour and smoothness to the body, as well as providing a source of energy for the body

A

Adipose tissue

125
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White blood cells that have enzymes to digest and kill bacteria and parasites

A

Leukocytes

126
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Waxy lipid molecules important to barrier function and water-holding capacity

A

Ceramides

127
Q

What type of foods should you choose?

A

High in nutrients, low in calories

128
Q

How much of your daily food intake should consist of fat?

A

About 26 percent

129
Q

How many common amino acids are there?

A

20

130
Q

What is an example of a monosaccharide?

A

Fructose

131
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What are the two types of fiber?

A

Soluble and insoluble

132
Q

How many calories are in a single gram of protein?

A

Four

133
Q

What is an example of a water soluble vitamin?

A

Vitamin C

134
Q

What type of food contains vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine)?

A

Leafy green vegetables

135
Q

What does inositol aid?

A

Hair growth

136
Q

What is NOT a potential consequence of a vitamin E deficiency?

A

Rickets

137
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What foods are a good source of copper?

A

Almonds and seafood

138
Q

What mineral is important to fluid balance and controlling the activity of heart muscle, the nervous system and kidneys?

A

Potassium

139
Q

What is important for proper bone and tooth formation?

A

Fluoride

140
Q

What term refers to vitamin-containing substances that are converted tithe actual vitamin once they are in the body?

A

Precursors

141
Q

How should vitamin E be administered to help heal damages tissues?

A

Both internally and externally

142
Q

What B vitamin is involved in energy formation by cells and the synthesis of both proteins and fatty acids?

A

Biotin

143
Q

What mineral is important for protein synthesis and collagen formation, and promotes wound healing and helps the immune system?

A

Zinc

144
Q

How many eight-ounce glasses of water should a person who weighs 144 pounds drink each day, according to the formula describes in this chapter?

A

Nine

145
Q

What is an example of a healthy practice?

A

Scheduling routine health checks

146
Q

Substance that provides energy to cells and converts oxygen to carbon dioxide

A

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

147
Q

Organic acids that form the building blocks of proteins

A

Amino acids

148
Q

These break down the basic chemical sugars that supply energy for the body

A

Carbohydrates

149
Q

Condition in which blood glucose or blood sugar drops too low

A

Hypoglycemia

150
Q

Essential trace minerals and vitamins that we need for proper body functions

A

Micronutrients

151
Q

Carbohydrate-lipid complexes that are good water binders

A

Mucopolysaccharides

152
Q

These can be synthesized by the body and do not have to be in our diet

A

Nonessential amino acids

153
Q

Water-binding substances found between the fibers of the dermis

A

Glycosaminoglycans

154
Q

Combination of two incomplete proteins that, together, provide all essential amino acids and make a complete protein

A

Complementary foods

155
Q

The three basic food groups that make up the largest part of the nutrition we eat

A

Macronutrients

156
Q

These are used to make important hormones and maintain the lipid barrier of the skin

A

Omega-6 fatty acids

157
Q

Waxy substance needed to produce hormones, vitamin D, and bile

A

Cholesterol

158
Q

Biological catalyst made of proteins and vitamins

A

Enzymes

159
Q

Carbohydrates made up of one basic sugar unit

A

Monosaccharides

160
Q

Macronutrients used to produce energy in the body

A

Fats

161
Q

Chains of amino acid molecules used in all cell functions and body growth

A

Proteins

162
Q

Good polyunsaturated fat that may decrease the likelihood of cardiovascular diseases by reducing arteriosclerosis

A

Omega-3 fatty acids

163
Q

Carbohydrates made up of two simple sugars such as lactose and sucrose

A

Disaccharides

164
Q

Measure of heat units

A

Calories

165
Q

Carbohydrates that contain three or more simple carbohydrate molecules

A

Polysaccharide

166
Q

Sometimes referred to as vitamin P, this is considered an aid to healthy skin and is found most abundantly in citrus fruits

A

Bioflavonoid

167
Q

Vitamin A derivative that has demonstrated an ability to alter collagen synthesis and is used to treat acne and visible signs of aging

A

Retinoic acid

168
Q

Antioxidant that aids in the functioning and repair if skin cells

A

Vitamin A

169
Q

Inorganic materials required for many reactions of the cells and body

A

Minerals

170
Q

This can be synthesized from cholesterol when the body is exposed to sunlight

A

Vitamin D

171
Q

Indicates that a vitamin has been added to a food product

A

Fortified

172
Q

Tocopherol; helps protect the skin from the harmful affects of the suns rays

A

Vitamin E

173
Q

Ascorbic acid; an antioxidant needed for proper repair of the skin and tissues

A

Vitamin C

174
Q

Water-soluble vitamins that interact with other water-soluble vitamins and act as coenzymes by facilitating enzymatic reactions

A

B vitamins

175
Q

Vitamin responsible for the synthesis of factors necessary for blood coagulation

A

Vitamin K

176
Q

What is an example of a good insulator?

A

Rubber

177
Q

What is an example of a device that uses alternating current (AC)?

A

Magnifying lamp

178
Q

What is the unit that measures the amount of an electric current (the number of electrons flowing through a conductor)?

A

Ampere

179
Q

How many watts are in a kilowatt?

A

1,000

180
Q

What should you do when using electrical equipment?

A

Read all instructions carefully before attempting to use new equipment

181
Q

What color is typically used to indicate an electrode is a cathode?

A

Black

182
Q

What does anaphoresis do?

A

Stimulate and irritate the nerves

183
Q

What is NOT a benefit of using Tesla high-frequency current

A

Decreases elimination and absorption

184
Q

Who holds the tube electrode with the indirect method of application for high-frequency current?

A

Client

185
Q

What is a characteristic of short wavelengths?

A

Penetrate less

186
Q

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

A

White

187
Q

What type of ultraviolet (UV) rays are known as the burning light?

A

UVB

188
Q

What is NOT a benefit of LED treatments?

A

Shrink melanomas

189
Q

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

A

Red

190
Q

What color LED is used to reduce hyperpigmentation?

A

Green

191
Q

What is the most common magnifying lamp magnification?

A

Five diopters

192
Q

How long can a properly maintained magnifying lamp last?

A

10 years

193
Q

What color will thin or dehydrated skin appear as under a woods lamp?

A

Light violet

194
Q

What type of skin has a blue-white appearance under a woods lamp?

A

Normal, healthy skin

195
Q

How many times should a brush machine be used on each area of the face?

A

Three times or for about three to five seconds

196
Q

What machine is considered to be the most important machine used in esthetics?

A

Steamer

197
Q

How far should steam be kept from the face when you are using a steamer?

A

15-18 inches

198
Q

How do mineral deposits commonly appear on a steamer?

A

White or yellow crusty film on the heating element

199
Q

What can the vacuum machine be used in place if during a facial service?

A

Massage

200
Q

How should the vacuum be used on clients?

A

Slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin

201
Q

What are the two most common types of electrodes used with the galvanic machine?

A

Flat and roller

202
Q

What type of solution can be used as a desincrustation fluid for anaphoresis?

A

Baking soda and water

203
Q

What does cataphoresis do?

A

Calm or sooth nerve endings

204
Q

What is NOT a benefit of the high frequency machine?

A

Helps prevent coagulation

205
Q

What color light should appear when using the large mushroom electrode of a high-frequency machine on normal, to oily skin?

A

Violet

206
Q

Rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction

A

Alternating current (AC)

207
Q

Process of infusing a negative (alkaline) product into the skin

A

Cataphoresis

208
Q

Positive electrode

A

Anode

209
Q

Application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of acne, wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal.

A

Light therapy

210
Q

Any material that easily conducts electricity

A

Conductor

211
Q

This indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current

A

Polarity

212
Q

This completes the circuit and carries the current safely away to the ground

A

Ground connection

213
Q

Constant, even-flowing current that travels in one direction only

A

Direct current (DC)

214
Q

Extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body’s own natural electric impulses

A

Microcurrent

215
Q

Negative electrode

A

Cathode

216
Q

Substance that does not conduct electricity

A

Insulator

217
Q

Process of infusing a positive (acid) product into the skin

A

Anaphoresis

218
Q

Part of the vacuum machine attached via a hose and used to gently mist the clients face

A

Spray machine

219
Q

Smooth, repetitive alternating current

A

Sinusoidal

220
Q

Infusion of a positive product

A

Cataphoresis

221
Q

Process of introducing ions of water-soluble products into the skin by using an electric current

A

Iontophoresis

222
Q

Atomizer designed to apply plant extracts and other ingredients into the skin

A

Lucas sprayer

223
Q

Heat effect used for permanent hair removal

A

Thermolysis

224
Q

Atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge

A

Ion

225
Q

Apparatus that utilizes an alternating current and produces a heat effect

A

High-frequency machine

226
Q

What is NOT a characteristic of mineral oil?

A

Preservatives must be added to keep it fresh and potent over time

227
Q

What is a characteristic of fatty alcohols?

A

Wax-like consistency

228
Q

What are the main type of surfactants used in skin- cleansing products

A

Detergents

229
Q

What type of color agent is zinc oxide?

A

Exempt color

230
Q

What are alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) commonly used as?

A

Exfoliants

231
Q

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

A

Enzymes

232
Q

What is NOT a function of antioxidants

A

Promoting the development of free radicals

233
Q

What is an example of an inorganic sunscreen?

A

Titanium dioxide

234
Q

How must ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels?

A

Descending order of predominance

235
Q

How should products be stored to make them last longer?

A

In dark containers in cooler temperatures

236
Q

What term refers to closed-lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, targeting their delivery to specific tissues of the skin?

A

Liposomes

237
Q

What substance is an inorganic salt used as a buffering agent, neutralizer, and pH adjuster?

A

Sodium bicarbonate

238
Q

What is NOT a property of urea?

A

Acts as a sunscreen

239
Q

What is a primary benefit of carrot?

A

Antioxidant

240
Q

What is licorice used for?

A

Treating sensitive skin

241
Q

What ingredient cools skin, constricts capillaries, has refreshing properties, and contains menthol?

A

Peppermint

242
Q

What is an example of an essential oil that is used as an astringent?

A

Orange

243
Q

What is the primary property of sandalwood oil?

A

Soothing

244
Q

What is a primary property of eucalyptus?

A

Stimulating

245
Q

What is an example of a plant that has healing properties?

A

Chamomile

246
Q

What is NOT a benefit of honey?

A

Soothing

247
Q

What is an example of a mildly comedogenic cosmetic ingredient?

A

Lanolin

248
Q

What is an example of a moderately comedogenic cosmetic ingredient?

A

Peanut oil

249
Q

What is an example of a noncomedogenic cosmetic ingredient?

A

Petrolatum

250
Q

What is NOT an example of an ingredient recommended for use on mature skin and Rosacea?

A

Rosemary oil

251
Q

What Stevens about skin cleansers is true?

A

They may contain ingredients to counteract skin problems

252
Q

What term refers to a detergent-type “foaming” cleanser with a neutral or slightly acidic pH?

A

Cleansing gel

253
Q

What do paraffin masks do?

A

Plump and soften the skin

254
Q

How often should moisturizers be used?

A

Twice a day

255
Q

How often should clients exfoliate at home?

A

Once or twice a week

256
Q

What body system do vascular lesions involve?

A

Circulatory

257
Q

What type of lesions are lesions in the early stages of development or change?

A

Primary

258
Q

What type of lesions change the structures of tissues and organs

A

Secondary

259
Q

Where do steatomas usually appear?

A

Scalp, neck, and back

260
Q

What color dye is a common allergen that causes allergic contact dermatitis?

A

Red

261
Q

What causes the itchy feeling that often accompanies contact dermatitis?

A

Histamines

262
Q

What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders?

A

Sun exposure

263
Q

What color pigmentation is associated with pregnancy mask?

A

Brown

264
Q

How often should people visit a physician to check for cancerous lesions?

A

Once a year

265
Q

What statement about acne is true?

A

Acne is hereditary

266
Q

Where are sebaceous filaments often found

A

Nose

267
Q

What does adrenaline help the body do?

A

Cope with stressful events

268
Q

What is NOT an example of a food that can irritate acne?

A

Apples

269
Q

What grade of acne is cystic acne?

A

IV

270
Q

What is potential side effect if using tretinoin (Retin-A)?

A

Photosensitivity

271
Q

What is an example of an organic substance?

A

Plastic

272
Q

What term refers to the simplest form of chemical matter?

A

Element

273
Q

How are elements identified?

A

By letter symbols

274
Q

What is it called when a chemical changes its state but not its composition?

A

Physical change

275
Q

What is an example of a liquid?

A

Serum

276
Q

What is the most abundant element found on earth?

A

Oxygen

277
Q

What is the general composition of air by volume?

A

One parts oxygen and four parts nitrogen

278
Q

What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?

A

Water

279
Q

What is the range of the pH scale?

A

0-14

280
Q

What does ionization create

A

Two new ions with opposite electrical charges

281
Q

What color does a base turn red litmus paper?

A

Blue

282
Q

A pH of eight is _______ times more alkaline than a pH of seven.

A

10

283
Q

What is the characteristic of suspensions?

A

Slightly miscible

284
Q

How long should a properly-stored emulsion remain stable?

A

Three years

285
Q

What is an example of an oil-in-water emulsion?

A

Moisturizing lotion

286
Q

What is the outermost layer of the hair shaft?

A

Cuticle

287
Q

What is NOT one of the three main structures of the hair follicle?

A

Arrector pili

288
Q

During what phase of hair growth should hair be removed for the MOST effective long-term hair reduction?

A

Anagen

289
Q

What is NOT a method of electrolysis?

A

Microcurrent

290
Q

What is the main method of depilation?

A

Shaving

291
Q

What is NOT a form in which hard waxes are available?

A

Powder

292
Q

What is the main disadvantage of soft wax?

A

Can irritate the skin

293
Q

What should you use to spread a thin coat of wax on a clients legs?

A

Hard plastic spatula

294
Q

What is an appropriate size for a wax strip for the underarm area?

A

1-1/2”x5”

295
Q

What is NOT an example of a recent treatment or product use that us a contraindication for waxing?

A

Antihistamine

296
Q

What should you do when performing waxing treatments?

A

Do a small patch test of the wax product to be used

297
Q

What is the SHORTEST length that you should trim hair before waxing

A

1/2 inch

298
Q

What should you do at the end of a waxing service?

A

Apply a cold compress with baking soda mixed in water to sensitive skin

299
Q

What should you NOT do when waxing a clients brows?

A

Pluck stray hairs if the clients brows are uneven or too thin

300
Q

What type of bikini waxing involves the removal of hair outside the normal bikini line?

A

American

301
Q

How long do body waxing procedures usually take?

A

30 to 60 minutes

302
Q

How long does it take to melt soft wax if the wax holder is about a quarter to a half full?

A

15 minutes

303
Q

At what angle should you hold the spatula when applying soft wax?

A

45 degrees

304
Q

How long should you press your finger to the waxed area immediately after removing the wax?

A

Five seconds

305
Q

What should you do before applying wax to the clients legs if the skin is dry and flaky?

A

Apply a tiny amount of lotion

306
Q

Where were makeup and showy clothing encouraged during the Victorian age?

A

Theaters

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