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1
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appropriate nutrient intake is referred to as

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recommended dietary allowance

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friendliness, a positive attitude and vitality are all a part of

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a pleasing personality

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3
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active listening involves

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giving nonverbal and nonverbal signs that you are listening

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4
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a condition that numbs and weakens the hands and can eventually affect the ability to work

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Carpel Tunnel Syndrom

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5
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number of hours of sleep recommended for an average person

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6-8 hours

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6
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good posture reduces fatigue and

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helps internal organs function properly

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the science that studies relationships between people and their work environment

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ergonomics

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8
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process of converting raw materials in the form of carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy

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nutrition

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9
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an attitude is a feeling or emotion and

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can be changed

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10
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body support and balance are results of good posture and wearing

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properly fitted, low, broad-heeled shoes

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term that refers to the act of exchanging ideas, thoughts or feelings

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communication

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12
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accountants frequently refer to income as

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revenue

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13
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what advisor travels within a territory to sell products and equipment to skin care centers

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distributor sales consultant

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14
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defines salaries or commissions for yourself and your employees, including payroll taxes

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compensation

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15
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type of rent that allows to predict monthly expenses carefully

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fixed rent

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16
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description of net worth

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assets minus liabilities

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17
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utilities, supplies, cost of promotions, postage and taxes are identified as what type of cost

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variable

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18
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a “middleman” who maintains contracts to sell professional products or equipment, acting as a link between the manufacturer and the skin care center

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distributer

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19
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a suggested telephone answering tip is to answer the phone within how many rings

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2 rings

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20
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list of all money you owe

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total liabilities

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21
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describes the plan for telling the world about the products offered by the business

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marketing strategy

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22
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on a personal financial statement, all the money owed

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liabilities

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23
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purpose of exit plan

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strategy in case you decide to call it quits

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24
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strategy that involves shaping your company’s public image in ways other than advertising

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public relations

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25
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item that skin care center owners apply for before collecting tax on products or services sold

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State Sales Tax Permit

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26
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insurance policy that is state controlled and required by law

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worker’s compensation

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27
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a skin care center should keep all records of daily sales and services for at least

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6 months

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28
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type of business is owned by its shareholders and is formed under state law

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partnership

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29
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largest expense in operating a skin care center

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salaries and commissions

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30
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three parts of the muscle

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origin, belly and insertion

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31
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muscle located at the nape of the neck and draws the scalp back

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occipitalis

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32
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muscle that covers the shoulder and lifts or turns the arm

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deltoid

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33
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muscle located above the eyelid and responsible for opening it

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levator palpebrae superioris

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34
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nerves that carry messages from the brain to the muscles

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efferent nerves

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35
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what delivers are directly to the lungs

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the bronchi

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36
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another name for nerve cell

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neuron

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37
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part of muscle that is nonmoving(fixed) and attached to bones or other nonmoving muscle

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origin

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38
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nerve controls the motion of the neck muscles

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accessory nerves

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39
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control center of the cell’s activities

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nucleus

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40
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the study of the muscles’ structure, function and diseases

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myology

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41
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organs that are primary responsible for the elimination of water and waste products

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kidneys

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42
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motor function, muscle movement and balance are all responsibilities of which part of the brain

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cerebellum

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43
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average adult body contains how much blood

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8-10 pints

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44
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chemical substances manufactured by the glands of the endocrine system

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hormones

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45
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formed when two or more nonmixable substances are untied with small droplets of a binder

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emulsion

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46
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“forced together” by mixing the individual components using high temperatures or by agitating them

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emulsion

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47
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ingredient that helps increase the density in emulsions and gel-type products

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thickeners

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48
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product formulated with a thickening agent to increase viscosity

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gel

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49
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joining of hydrogen and oxygen to form water is an example of

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chemical change

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50
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part of the atom that has no electrical charge

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neutrons

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51
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term used to describe a base product

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alkaline

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52
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smallest complete units of an element

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atoms

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53
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non-comedogenic emollient that gives products a silky feel

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cyclomethicone

54
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oils and oil-soluble substances used to condition and soften the skin

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emollients

55
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created when two different elements are chemically united

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compound

56
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considered a drug product under FDA guidelines that functions by blocking the sun’d rays or absorbing UV radiation

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sunscreen

57
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usually the first contact a client has with the skin care center

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telephone

58
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phase of service that cost of the treatment is usually discussed

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agreement phase

59
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phase in which a new client usually fills out a Client Consultation Form

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ask, analyze, and assess

60
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phase of service in which the esthetician summarizes and ensures that the client agrees on the recommended treatments

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agreement phase

61
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once a client base has been established, what percentage of new clients gained can be expected each week

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15%-20%

62
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skin’s pores most visible where

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cheek area

63
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explanation of the product’s features and benefits

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product statement

64
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often the most requested hair removal procedure

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waxing

65
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clients who are not good candidates for laser hair removal

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those with white or gray hair

66
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thicker, pigmented hair that grows on areas of the body after puberty

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terminal

67
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mixing crushed herbs and hot liquid to form a paste

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poultice

68
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oil-fights skin-ravaging free radicals

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anitoxidents

69
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category of oil the encompasses fresh, sweet, frgrances

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fruit blend

70
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fragrance group that distinct odors like vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg belong to

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spice blend

71
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can be incorporated into body therapies to enhance circulation

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ylang-ylang

72
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performed by estheticians using alpha hydroxy acid, glycolic acid or lactic acid

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superficial chemical peels

73
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natural substance fights harmful oxidation which leads to free radical attack

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antioxidant

74
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result of steeping an herb in boiling water as part of phytotherapy

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infusion

75
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largest category of fragrance

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floral bouquet

76
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chemicals such as alkaloids and glucosides that give plants their healing properties

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active ingredients

77
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exfoliating treatment in which a layer of creme is applied to the skin, allowed to dry and then rubbed away

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gomage

78
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category of fragrance that is one of the easiest to identify

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floral

79
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building on a sale by recommending a product that complements another product the client has already purchased

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cross-selling

80
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necessary companion to the resume

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cover letter

81
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personal quality that might be elevated in an interview

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honesty

82
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term refers to developing relationships with individuals who can put you in contact with customers or potential employers

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networking

83
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a one- or two-page outline that lists the educational history, work experience, additional skills and achievements of a potential employee

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resume

84
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essential for evaluating a clients reaction to a product and progression through a treatment

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good record keeping

85
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teamwork come naturally when:

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personal and business goals aim for the same outcomes

86
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the formula for a successful future in the skin care industry is a combination of the growing attention to health and well-being with thte evidence that most people have more:

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discretionary income

87
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identifies a desired objective that helps focus and define a career path

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goal

88
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disinfectants that are statedd as germicidal, fungicidal, pseudommonacidal and virucidal

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broad-spectrum

89
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the body’s ability to destroy infectious agents

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immunity

90
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partially inherited resistance to infections and dieases

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natural immunity

91
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study of bacteria

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bacteriology

92
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type of burn that is usually the result of faulty or improper use of equipment

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electrical burn

93
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bacterial cells that form long chains and can cause serious infections such as strep throat

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streptococci

94
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one-celled microorganisms that are either disease-producing or nondisease-producing

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bacteria

95
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precaution that refers to the process of using the same infection control practices on all clients

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universal

96
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compared to bacteria, the size of viruses are:

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much smaller than bacteria

97
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bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are known to cause pneumonia

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diplococci

98
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indicated that an appliance has been certified to operate safely under the conditions specified in the instructions

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Underwriter’s Laboratory rating

99
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high frequency treatments should not be performed more than once every:

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two months

100
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treatments that produces beneficial effects on the body using light rays or waves

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light therapy

101
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shock that passes throuhg a small part of the body, and can cause burns and muscle contractions

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local shock

102
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type of skin that is effectively treated by using heated parafin

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dry skin

103
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woods’ lamp: type of skin conditions that is seen as light violet in color

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dehydrated skin

104
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how many milliampered equal one ampere

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1000

105
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alternating current interrupted to produce a mechanical, non-chemical reaction

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faradic current

106
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negative end of the electrode

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cathode

107
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form of light that can produce positive or negative effects to the skin based on exposure time

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untraviolet

108
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ultraviolet rays that are sometimes referred to as “the burning rays”

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UVB

109
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indicated the number of cycles per second that a generator alternated current

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hertz rating

110
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a gas generated close to the skin’s surface that has a germicidal, healing and drying effect

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ozone

111
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ultraviolet rays that are the longest in length and frequency used in tanning booths

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UVA

112
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can occur any time a foreign conductor comes in contact with a wire carrying current to a load

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short circuit

113
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an alternating current that produces a mechanical effect

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high frequency current

114
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unit of electrical resistance

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ohm

115
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during UV light therapy treatments, who should wear protective eyewear

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both client and esthetician

116
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cells that protect the layers of the skin found below the stratum corneum

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merkel

117
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fungal infection that affects the legs or arms and is characterized by red rash and itching

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tinea corporis

118
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the evaporation of sweat on the skin causes the surface of the skin to:

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cool

119
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skin condition characterized by dry or moist lesions, an eruption of small vesicles and a watery discharge

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eczema

120
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protein substance that, when broken down, forms bundles that strengthen and give structure to the skin

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collagen

121
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composed of hard keratin

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fingernails

122
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inheritable skin disease that produces an excess of thick, scaly, silvery skin patches surrounded by a red area

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psoriasis

123
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skin growths that are the most dangerous

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melanoma

124
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microphage cells perform what function

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fight infections

125
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a furuncle contains how many hairs

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1 hair

126
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sensory cell that reports pressure and pain

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Krause’s end bulbs

127
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desincrustation facial treatment uses what current in conjunction with an alkaline solution

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galvanic

128
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suring which stage of a facial procedure does steaming occur

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after applying the exfoliant

129
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skin condition characterized by the presence of blackheads, whiteheads, papules and pustules

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acne

130
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skin type prone to fine lines and wrinkles

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dry

131
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method of massage used to soothe muscles and relax the sensory nerve endings at the surface of the skin

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effleurage

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