FINAL #1 Flashcards
When did Women use beauty masks made from oatmeal?
Victorian Age
Professional estheticians who are not licensed in specialized areas may still be able to ___
manufacture cosmetics
What career would be ideal for someone who wants to be present at the earliest stage of a new product’s development?
Cosmetic chemist
Work with governmental institutions on a regular basis is NOT usually connected with career as a(n)
manufacturers representative
What determines prices in salons?
type of ownership and clientele
The historical age which discouraged makeup the most was _____
Victorian Age
Cosmetics in the Victorian Era were socially acceptable
in the theatre
Geranium petals decorated lips and cheeks during ___
the Age of Extravagance
A likely trend in the esthetics industry is ____
more male clients
What best describes the process called metabolism?
The process of changing food into forms the body can use as energy
Blood is sent from the heart to the lungs to be oxygenated in a process known as ___
Pulmonary circulation
What system is connected most directly with the body growth?
The endocrine system
The process of moving food along the digestive tract is known as ____
Peristalsis
What is deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
The blueprint material of genetic information
The biological term that denotes a structure composed of specialized tissues that perform specific functions is ___
organ
What function does the skin serve in the excretory system?
Eliminating perspiration
A teenager’s acne breakout probably has its source in the ___
endocrine system
All of the following refer to the same bone group EXCEPT
lacrimal bones
Lymph does NOT assist the body with ___
supplying nutrients to the skin
The dermis contains a layer called
the subcutaneous layer
What works to hydrate the skin?
Hyaluronic acid
The outmost layer of the skin is called the
epidermis
The type of melanin that is red and yellow in color is called
pheomelanin
What is water loss caused by evaporation on the skin’s surface?
Transepidermal water loss
Skin irritation and intercellular transepidermal water loss are prevented by the
barrier function
When a dead protein cell that is dried out and lacks nuclei. It is called ___
a corneocyte
What is telangiectasia?
A condition in which capillaries have been damaged and are now larger blood vessels.
What fibrous, connective tissue is made from protein and is found in the reticular layer of the dermis?
Collagen
What are the building blocks of tissues?
proteins, which are built by amino acids
What function of the skin is connected the most closely to stress reduction in older adults?
Sensation
Evaporation, perspiration, radiation, and insulation all help the skin with __
Heat regulation
What skin function helps synthesize Vitamin D from sunlight?
Absorption
Someone who is pubescent might have an acne breakout because of stimulated ____
Sebaceous gland
Compared to Beta keratin, Alpha keratin
is softer
What condition, related to circulation, causes the skin under the nails to turn purplish or blue?
Cyanosis
The condition herpes zoster presents with which symptoms?
Groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a ring or line
Depressions in the skin characterize ___ lesions.
Secondary
Pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough and are a result of sun damage are called ____
Actinic keratoses
Acne is condition which ___
is a disorder of the sebaceous glands.
An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus is known as a
pustule
What is true of sebaceous hyperplasia?
It is described as doughnut-shaped with an indention in the center.
A small, flat colored spot on the skin is known as ____
a macule
Hyperpigmention is a condition that describes
an overproduction of pigment
Estheticians can provide clients who have skin disorders help in each of the following ways EXCEPT
diagnosing the medical condition for the client
What diameter indicated melanoma?
at least as large as a pencil eraser
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects ___ in their childbearing years.
1 in 20 women
What is the disorder in which a person picks at their skin compulsively
Dermatillomania
What should sensitive skin be treated with?
Nonirritating products
The most difficult type of skin to treat well is ____
Fitzpatrick skin type 4
What has caused a condition that modern topical treatments of the decollete have developed to treat?
cell phone use
What is true of photosensitivity?
It is a genetic condition that results from taking certain medications
Over a woman’s lifetime, ____
hormonal changes will change her skin in various ways throughout her life
What is contraindicated by skin-thinning medications such as Differin and renova?
waxing
What is contraindicated for clients who are allergic to aspirin?
salicylic acid
When performing a skin analysis, the first step is always
consulting the client’s health history questionnaire
What step immediately follows cleansing a client’s skin of makeup?
covering the clients eyes with eye pads
When performing a skin analysis, a client’s normal state of dryness might not be visible ____
after cleansing
One benefit of using a mask is
it hydrates, nourishes, and soothes the skin
What is an emollient?
A fatty material used to lubricate and keep other substances on the skin
Of the following, which will help an esthetician best maintain an effective long-term career?
Stay informed about the latest development in the industry
The FD&C Act partly defines drugs as articles which are intended for use in the ____
diagnosis of disease
According to the legal definitions of cosmetics and of drugs, ____
products may be regulated as both drugs and cosmetics
What is the intention of the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI)?
Allow consumers to compare names of ingredients
A salon might be legally responsible for an allergic reaction that requires medical treatment ____.
if the salon buys in bulk and repackages the product
An ingredient that is a melanin suppressant and used to treat hyperpigmentation is ___
kojic acid
Stage performers remove their heavy makeup with ___
cleansing creams
The most popular type of cleansers are ____
cleansing gels
What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant?
Pineapple
Which of the following is considered a nonsetting mask?
Sheet mask
The type of products that attracts water to the skin but is typically oil-free is called
hydrators
The level of SPF that blocks the highest amount of UVB rays but does NOT contain high amounts of chemical sunscreen ingredient is ____
SPF50
In order to properly prepare your treatment room, you should expect to arrive
at least 30 min early
A treatment room must not have floors that are_____
carpeted
After a service, what may be disposed of?
Personal service towels (PST)
What is the name for a treatment area that does not require privacy?
facial station
Clean up after a facial service generally takes ____
10-15 min
After a service soiled linens should be
the linens should be rolled inward
Before preheating, the steamer water level should be set ____
slightly below the fill line
How should sharps be handled?
Based on state and OSHA rules
In a treatment room, it is optional to have
a UV sanitizer
What is the current view of facial treatments among estheticians
They are foundational to the field
What is a good rule of thumb when working with a client on pretreatment services?
Make the experience as personalized as possible
When performing a facial, the correct order of steps is
mask, toner, then eye and lip treatment
What cleanser is best for aging clients
cream
What statement is true of the removal of makeup during a facial?
Some makeup can be left on if the service is an express facial
A client should not have a chemical peel with a low pH if that client
uses retin-a
Desincrustation is a technique that is used
to treat blackheads
What condition would benefit the most from chemical exfoliation?
Hyperpigmentation
What is a general rule to follow when performing a facial for a man?
Sponges and towels should be used
When removing products during a facial, pressure should not be applied to
the Adams apple
After extractions are performed, the next step is
massage
What is the proper technique for using lancets for extractions
Hold the lancet at an angle to the skin that is 35 degrees or less
If European-style massage is not possible during a facial, an acceptable alternative might be
leaving a mask on longer
The widest permissible scope of practice for an esthetician’s massage services is determined by
the state
In classic Swedish massage, there are
5 forms of hand manipulation
If an esthetician performs petrissage 3 times on the left side of the client’s neck, she should perform
petrissage 3 times on the right side of the clients neck
The type of massage also known as percussion, and resembles playing the piano, is known as
tapotement
What the technique involves kneading, squeezing and pinching?
Petrissage
Chinese medicine developed the type of massage therapy known as
acupressure
A facial massage should begin___
on the face or decollate, as it can start in various places
Before lifting hands from the face of a client, the esthetician uses the technique known as
feathering
A massage movement should be repeated
3-6 times exactly
Electrotherapy should never be used on a client who has
epilepsy
The most common part of the magnifying lamp to wear out over time is
the adjustment arm
The light source in a wood’s light comes from
a filtered black light
The rotary brush should be used on in each area of the face
up to 3 passes
What should the glass jar on a steamer be cleaned with
Vinegar
What should an esthetician known before purchasing a new machine
The purchase of a quality machine will involve extensive research
The best investment for an esthetician who is starting out would be
a reliable steamer
Salons make much of their money through
hair removal
The study of hair and its diseases is called
trichology
What is true of hair during the catagen phase?
it becomes drier
Of the following, the hair removal technique that presents the least risk of burning is
hand applied sugaring
Removal strips are used in both
soft waxing and spatula-applied sugaring
Unlike hard wax, soft wax can be used in
blending
A client who is in the earliest stages of a gender transition will most likely book a service which involves
arm and leg waxing
What must the condition of the hair be before applying wax to the axilla
Buzzed or trimmed to half an inch if necessary
What is true of a second application of hard wax while the first is setting?
It cannot be performed on an immediately adjacent area
When performing a soft wax of a man’s chest, the largest application should be no larger than which size removal strip?
3 inch x 9 inch
When applying either hard wax or soft wax to the chest, the last area to be waxed is
the center of the chest
When applying soft wax to a client’s leg, always begin with
the top of the foot
The business of cosmetics sales
continues to show steady profits even when customers have tighter budgets at home
What is truest, most vibrant, most intense version of a color called?
Fully saturated color
A client’s color selection should be made in which order by a makeup artist?
Skin color, eye color, hair color
What type of foundation would likely help with windburned skin the most?
yellow or green
What heavy cream makeups are used for stage performance?
Cake and greasepaint
In order to set foundation, ____ is used
face powder
The type of makeup that can be applied before or after foundation Is ___
concealer
Oil-based makeup remover best removes what makeup?
waterproof mascara
When worn by itself, what one product can enhance the face the most?
lip color
in order to best blend powder, blush and eyeshadow, a makeup artist uses
brushes
What is a rule of thumb for a good makeup consultation
use visual references as an example
What is the general rule of highlights and contouring?
Highlighters are lighter in tone and bring out features, while contouring colors are darker and diminish them
What is the general rule of using face powder?
a little goes along way
How should a makeup artist brace for applying eyeshadow?
They should brace with the back side of the dominant hand, just above the client’s brow
How often should clients replace their mascara?
Every 3 months
What face shape should be reshaped using a darker shade on the outside of the face and a lighter shade in the center?
round faces
Lash and eyebrow tinting is most effective for client’s who have
light hair
The first application of permanent makeup takes roughly ___ to complete
at least 1 hour
What type of makeup career might require an artist to join a union
Television work
What is the 1st step in performing a professional makeup application
Determining a client’s needs
What is the correct order of application for the professional application of eye makeup?
Eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara
During a chemical exfoliation, it would NOT be normal to use
microdermabrasion
Chemical exfoliation does NOT typically result in
dry skin
What does crystal-free microdermabrasion rely on to work?
a diamond-tip applicator
What is the best laser to use for lower Fitzpatrick clients who are seeking a hair removal procedure?
Alexandrite
The kind of light therapy that is used to manage pain is
infrared
What type of treatment includes saunas, steam rooms, and Vichy showers?
Hydrotherapy
Reiki is a therapeutic technique that comes from
Japan
When performing a crystal-free microdermabrasion hand piece, do not exceed _____ passes in a single area
3
