Facials

Question 1

when performing a skin analysis, the first thing you should look for is the presence of
a. closed comedones
b. visible pores
c. oily skin areas

Answer 1

b. visible pores

Question 2

when a follicle becomes clogged, resulting in an infection of the follicle, it is caused by a type of acne bacteria called
a. anaerobic bacteria
b. aerobic bacteria

Answer 2

a. anaerobic bacteria

Question 3

you must not perform treatments that remove beyond the
a. stratum dermis
b. stratum corneum
c. dermal layer

Answer 3

b. stratum corneum

Question 4

which of these is a form of petrissage in which tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out
a. fulling
b. rolling
c. chucking

Answer 4

a. fulling

Question 5

the point on the skin that covers the muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle is referred to as the
a. insertion point
b. motor point
c. origin point

Answer 5

b. motor point

Question 6

which of these is a condition in which areas of the skin have distended capillaries and diffuse redness
a. couperose
b. hyperpigmentation

Answer 6

a. couperose

Question 7

moisturizers for oily skin are usually in _____ form
a. lotion
b. gel

Answer 7

a. lotion

Question 8

When using light tapping movements during a facial massage, you should work from the chin to the:
a. earlobe
b. nose
c. forehead
d. mouth

Answer 8

a. earlobe

Question 9

Which type of brush should you select when using the brush machine on a client’s face?
a. small and stiff
b. small and soft
c. large and soft
d. large and stiff

Answer 9

b. small and soft

Question 10

Ultraviolet (UV) rays applied to the skin during a treatment prompt the skin to produce:
a. vitamin E
b. vitamin A
c. vitamin C
d. vitamin D

Answer 10

d. vitamin D

Question 11

Which vitamin helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV light?
a. vitamin C
b. vitamin E
c. vitamin D
d. vitamin A

Answer 11

b. vitamin E

Question 12

A preservative treatment does NOT:
a. cleanse the skin
b. correct a facial condition such as dryness
c. activate the skin glands
d. relax the nerves

Answer 12

b. correct a facial condition such as dryness

Preservative treatments maintain the health of skin, while corrective treatments correct certain facial skin conditions, such as dryness, oiliness, comedones, aging lines, and minor conditions of acne.

Question 13

A(n) _____ mask is applied quickly, forms a seal, and dries to a rubberized texture.
a. clay-based
b. gel
c. cream
d. alginate

Answer 13

d. alginate