Fire Final Flashcards
1
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What term refers to the simplest form of chemical matter?
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Element
2
Q
How are elements identified?
A
By letter symbols
3
Q
What is it called when a chemical changes its state but not it’s composition?
A
Physical change
4
Q
What is an example of a liquid?
A
Serum
5
Q
What is the most abundant element found on earth?
A
Oxygen
6
Q
What is the general composition of air by volume?
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One part oxygen and four parts nitrogen
7
Q
What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?
A
Water
8
Q
What is the range of the pH scale?
A
0-14
9
Q
What does ionization create?
A
Two new ions with opposite electrical charges
10
Q
What color does a base turn red litmus paper?
A
Blue
11
Q
A pH of eight is _____ times more alkaline than a pH of seven?
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10
12
Q
What is a characteristic of suspension?
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Slightly miscible
13
Q
How long should a properly-stored emulsion remain stable?
A
Three years
14
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What is an example of an oil-in-water emulsion?
A
Moisturizing lotion
15
Q
Estheticians work with chemistry ever day?
A
T
16
Q
Understanding chemistry helps you to understand how to layer products in services?
A
T
17
Q
Inorganic substances are flammable?
A
F
18
Q
The atoms of each element are different in structure from the atoms of all other elements?
A
T
19
Q
Atoms can be divided into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means?
A
F
20
Q
Most water is pure?
A
F
21
Q
It may not be beneficial to the skin for the esthetician to cross over in product lines when providing services?
A
T
22
Q
When a substance is oxidized, the oxidizer is always reduced?
A
T
23
Q
Suspensions contain smaller particles than solutions do?
A
F
24
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A disadvantage of oil-in-water emulsions is that they will not easily rinse away with water?
A
F
25
Uniform mixture of two or more substances
Solution
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Combination of two or more substances that are united physically, in any proportions with combined properties
Physical mixture
27
These have neither a definite size nor a definite shape
Gases
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Unstable mixture of two or more immiscible substances
Suspensions
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Chemical reaction in which the oxidizing agent is reduced and the reducing agent is oxidized
Redox reaction
30
Droplets of water dispersed in an oil
Water-in-oil emulsion
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These have definite size but not a definite shape
Liquids
32
Substances with a pH below 7.0
Acids
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These are used to emulsify oil and water
Surfactants
34
Characteristics that can be determined only with a chemical reaction and that cause a chemical change in the identity of the substance
Chemical properties
35
Droplets of oil dispersed in water with the aid of an emulsifying agent
Oil-in-water emulsion
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Characteristics that can be determined without a chemical reaction and that do not cause a chemical change in the identity of the substance
Physical properties
37
Rapid oxidation of a substance, accompanied by the production of heat and light
Combustion
38
These have a definite size and a definite shape
Solids
39
Also known as bases have a pH above 7.0
Alkalis
40
What is an example of a good insulator?
Rubber
41
What is an example of a device that uses alternating current (AC)?
Magnifying lamp
42
What is the unit that measures the amount of an electric current (the number of electrons flowing through a conductor)?
Ampere
43
How many watts are in a kilowatt?
1,000
44
What should you do when using electrical equipment?
Read all instructions carefully before attempting to use new equipment
45
What color is typically used to indicate that an electrode is a cathode?
Black
46
What does anaphoresis do?
Stimulate and irritate the nerves
47
What is NOT a benefit of using Tesla high-frequency current?
Decreases elimination and absorption
48
Who holds the tube electrode with the indirect method of application for high-frequency current?
Client
49
What is a characteristic of short wavelengths?
Penetrate less
50
What type of light is a combination of all the visible rays of the spectrum?
White
51
What type of ultraviolet (UV) rays are known as the burning light?
UVB
52
What is NOT a benefit of LED treatments?
Shrink melanomas
53
What color LED is used to improve elastin production in the skin?
Red
54
What color LED is used to reduce hyperpigmentation?
Green
55
What is the most common magnifying lamp magnification?
Five diopters
56
How long can a properly-maintained magnifying lamp last?
10 years
57
What color will thin or dehydrated skin appear as under a Wood's Lamp?
Light violet
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What type of skin has a blue-white appearance under a Wood's Lamp?
Normal, healthy skin
59
How many times should a brush machine be used on each area of the face?
Three times or for about three to five seconds
60
Wha tis considered to be the most important machine used in esthetics?
Steamer
61
How far should steam be kept from the face when you are using a steamer?
15-18"
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How do mineral deposits commonly appear on a steamer?
White or yellow crusty film on the heating element
63
What can the vacuum machine be used tin place of during a facial service?
Massage
64
How should the vacuum be used on clients?
Slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin
65
What are the two most common types of electrodes used with the galvanic machine?
Flat and roller
66
What type of solution can be used as a desincrustation fluid for anaphoresis?
Baking soda in water
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What does cataphoresis do?
Calm and soothe nerve endings
68
What is NOT a benefit of the high frequency machine?
Helps prevent coagulation
69
What color light should appear when using the large mushroom electrode of a high-frequency machine on normal to oily skin?
Violet
70
Rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction?
Alternating Current (AC)
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Process of infusing a negative (alkaline) product into the skin?
Anaphoresis
72
Positive electrode?
Anode
73
Application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of acne, wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal?
Light therapy
74
Any material that easily conducts electricity?
Conductor
75
This indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current?
Polarity
76
This completes the circuit and carries the current safely away to the ground?
Ground connection
77
Constant, even-flowing current that travels in one direction only?
Direct current (DC)
78
Extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body's own natural electrical impulses?
Microcurrent
79
Negative electrode?
Cathode
80
Substance that does not conduct electricity?
Insulator
81
Process of infusing a positive (acid) product into the skin?
Cataphoresis
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Part of the vacuum machine attached via a hose and used to gently mist the client's face?
Spray machine
83
Smooth, repetitive alternating current?
Sinusoidal
84
Infusion of a positive product?
Cataphoresis
85
Process of introducing ions of water-soluble products into the skin by using an electric current?
Iontophoresis
86
Atomizer designed to apply plant extracts and other ingredients to the skin?
Lucas Sprayer
87
Heat effect used for permanent hair removal?
Thermolysis
88
Atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge?
Ion
89
Apparatus that utilizes an alternating current and produces a heat effect?
High-frequency machine
90
What body system do vascular lesions involve?
Circulatory
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What type of lesions are lesions in the early stages of development or change?
Primary
92
What type of lesions change the structure of tissue or organs?
Secondary
93
Where do steatomas usually appear?
Scalp, neck, and back
94
What color dye is a common allergen that causes allergic contact dermatitis?
Red
95
What causes the itchy feeling that often accompanies contact dermatitis?
Histamines
96
What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders?
Sun exposure
97
What color pigmentation is associated with pregnancy mask?
Brown
98
How often should people visit a physician to check for cancerous lesions?
Once a year
99
What statement about acne is true?
Acne is hereditary
100
Where are sebaceous filaments often found?
Nose
101
What does adrenaline help the body to do?
Cope with stressful events
102
What is NOT an example of a food that can irritate acne?
Apples
103
What grade of acne is cystic acne?
IV
104
What is a potential side effect of using Tretinoin (Retin-A)?
Photosensitivity
105
You should never work on any skin condition you do not recognize?
T
106
Estheticians are trained to diagnose and treat skin disorders and diseases?
F
107
Acne pustules in hair follicles are infections?
F
108
A closed comedo forms when the opening of the follicles are blocked with debris and white cells?
T
109
Sebaceous hyperplasia lesions can be removed by extractions?
F
110
Anhidrosis requires medical treatment?
T
111
Folliculitis is a common condition in men?
T
112
Psoriasis can be spread by irritating the affected area?
T
113
An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system mistakes a toxic substance for a nontoxic substance?
F
114
Initial exposure to an allergen does not always cause an allergic reaction?
T
115
A tan is basically visible skin and cell damage?
T
116
If a client has a hair in a mole, you should simply pluck it out?
F
117
Skin cancer risk increases with cumulative UV sun exposure?
T
118
Tanning in a tanning bed is considered a safe way to tan?
F
119
Malignant melanoma cannot metastasize?
F
120
Infrequent, intense UV exposure may cause a higher risk for melanoma than chronic continuous exposure does?
T
121
Bacteria in the follicles can only live if oxygen is present?
F
122
Sebum soothes the follicles, preventing inflammation?
F
123
Adult acne is more common in males than females?
F
124
Moisturizers and sunscreens that are oil-in-water emulsion are preferred over those that are water-in-oil emulsions?
T
125
Redness caused by inflammation?
Ertythema
126
Acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, resulting in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat exposure?
Malaria Rubra
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Inflammation of the skin characterized by redness, dilation of blood vessels, and in severe cases, the formation of papules and pustules?
Rosacea
128
Razor bumps without the pus or infection?
Pseudofolliculitis
129
Inflammatory skin condition caused by an allergic reaction from contact with a substance or chemical?
Contact dermatitis
130
Skin condition characterized by inflammation, dry or oily, scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness?
Seborrheic dermatitis
131
White, yellow, or flesh-colored benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face?
Sebaceous hyperplasia
132
Acne-like condition around the mouth, consisting mainly of small cluster of papules?
Perioral dermatitis
133
Capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger, or distended blood vessels?
Telangiectasia
134
Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions?
Hyperhidrosis
135
Dilation of the blood vessels?
Vasodilation
136
Chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis
137
Swelling from a fluid imbalance in the cells or from a response to injury, infection, or medication?
Edema
138
Itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales?
Psoriasis
139
Deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands?
Anhidrosis
140
What is NOT a characteristic of mineral oil?
Preservatives must be added to keep it fresh and potent over time
141
What is a characteristic of fatty alcohols?
Wax-like consistency
142
What are the main types of surfactants used in skin-cleansing products?
Detergents
143
What type of color agent is zinc oxide?
Exempt color
144
What are alpha hydroxy acids (AHA's) and beta hydroxy acids (BHA's) commonly used as?
Exfoliants
145
What term refers to ingredients designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin to make it softer and smoother?
Enzymes
146
What is NOT a function of antioxidants?
Promoting the development of free radicals
147
What is an example of an inorganic physical sunscreen?
Titanium dioxide
148
How must ingredients be listed on a cosmetic label?
Descending order of predominance
149
How should products be stored to make them last longer?
In dark containers in cooler temperatures
150
What term refers to closed-lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, targeting their delivery to specific tissues of the skin?
Liposomes
151
What substance is an inorganic salt used as a buffering agent, neutralizer, and pH adjuster?
Sodium bicarbonate
152
What is NOT a property of urea?
Acts as a sunscreen
153
What is a primary benefit of carrot?
Antioxidant
154
What is licorice used for?
Treating sensitive skin
155
What ingredient cools skin, constricts capillaries, has refreshing properties, and contains menthol?
Peppermint
156
What is an example of an essential oil that is used as an astringent?
Orange
157
What is the primary property of sandalwood oil?
Soothing
158
What is a primary property of eucalyptus?
Stimulating
159
What is an example of a plant that has healing properties?
Chamomile
160
What is NOT a benefit of honey?
Soothing?
161
What is an example of a mildly comedogenic cosmetic ingredient?
Lanolin
162
What is an example of a moderately comedogenic cosmetic ingredient?
Peanut oil
163
What is an example of a noncomedogenic cosmetic ingredient?
Petrolatum
164
What is NOT an example of an ingredient recommended for use on mature skin and rosacea?
Rosemary oil
165
What statement about skin cleansers is true?
They may contain ingredients to counteract various skin problems
166
What term refers to a detergent-type "foaming" cleanser with a neutral or slightly acid pH?
Cleansing gel
167
What do paraffin masks do?
Plump and soften the skin
168
How often should moisturizers be used?
Twice a day
169
How often should clients exfoliate at home?
once or twice a week
170
Estheticians cannot make claims that a product or treatment can affect the structure or function of the skin?
T
171
The FDA requires that a cosmetic product cannot be labeled "organic" it it contains any preservatives?
F
172
It can be difficult to predict how a certain product will work for an individual because product testing varies and product chemistry is complicated?
T
173
All emollients and oils are comedogenic?
F
174
Without emulsifiers, oil and water would separate into layers?
T
175
Essential oils are often used for their natural fragrance?
T
176
Sun protection is unnecessary when using chemical exfoliants?
F
177
A well-planned skin care program can reverse major damage caused by aging?
F
178
Skin contains it's own natural Epidermal Growth Factors (EGFs)
T
179
Peptides are highly irritating and should never be applied to aging skin?
F
180
A physician must be treating anyone using retinoids?
T
181
Physical sunscreens are organic compounds that chemically absorb ultraviolet radiation?
F
182
Certain synthetic ingredients are effective cell renewal stimulants?
T
183
Products that are considered "green" are less sustainable than traditional products?
F
184
If the client complains of burning after you have applied a product to the skin, you should immediately remove the product and rinse the skin with cold water?
T
185
All alcohols used in cosmetic products are drying?
F
186
Synthetically produced oils have the same or greater therapeutic value than natural oils?
F
187
Pure oils are powerful and can irritate the skin or the senses if overused?
T
188
The body's olfactory system gives us our sense of touch?
F
189
Exfoliating the skin can treat a variety of skin problems and is necessary for healthy skin?
T
190
Unlike enzymes, AHAs digest only the dead cells on the surface of the skin?
F
191
Gell masks should only be used on normal or oily skin?
F
192
Algae and seaweed masks are commonly retailed for home use?
F
193
Eye creams are usually thicker to protect thin, delicate tissue?
T
194
Moisturizers are formulated with humectants that attract water to the skin?
F
195
Oil-free, light lotions that will not clog pores are available for oily skin?
T
196
With sunscreen, doubling the SPF from 15 to 30 doubles the protection?
F
197
Most self-tanners offer sunscreen protection?
F
198
Retailing products is solely about making sales?
F
199
Knowing the daily skin care steps for maintaining healthy skin is necessary in making product recommendations?
T
200
These have a higher alcohol content and are designed fro use on normal and combination skin to tighten the skin?
Toners
201
Popular herb and oil used for aromatherapy and calming?
Lavender
202
Concentrated ingredients that target specific skin conditions?
Serums
203
Ancient healing practice using essential oils and aromas from plants to treat the body, mind, and spirit?
Aromatherapy
204
The use of products such as AHAs to dissolve dead skin cells and the intercellular matrix or "glue" that holds them together?
Chemical exfoliation
205
This comes for the hamamelis shrub and is good for toning the skin?
Witch hazel
206
These have the highest alcohol content and are used for oily and acne-prone skin, but can be too drying and should be used carefully?
Astringents
207
Widely-used noncomedogenic oil derived from a desert shrub and used for healing?
Jojoba
208
Small, sealed vials containing a single application of highly concentrated extracts in a water or oil base?
Ampoules
209
These involve the use of keratolytic enzymes, which help speed up the breakdown of keratin?
Enzyme peels
210
These have a lower alcohol content and are beneficial for dry and mature skin, as well as for sensitive skin?
Fresheners
211
Physically rubbing dead cells off of the skin?
Mechanical exfoliation
212
One of the most common ingredients in skin care products, used for dry, aging skin?
Rose
213
This uses ingredients such as herbs, vitamins, and oils combined with clay, seaweed, or hydrating bases that treat the skin?
Masks
214
Plant extract used for sensitive skin?
Chamomile
215
What is the FIRST step in performing services?
Planning and preparing the treatment room
216
What type of equipment is used to analyze the skin and to perform detail work such as tweezing?
Magnifying lamp
217
What should be located in each treatment room for disinfecting tools and equipment?
Wet disinfectant
218
What is an example of a facial supply?
Mask brush
219
What is an example of a single-use item?
Nitrile gloves
220
What are the three components of the three-part procedure?
Pre-service, actual service, and post-service
221
How long doesit typically take to clean up after a service?
10-15 minutes
222
What type of water should be used in the steamer?
Distilled
223
What is the FIRST thing you should do when setting up your supplies?
Wash your hands with soap and water
224
What should you use to remove implements from the container of disinfectant solution
Tongs
225
What should you do when disinfecting the equipment and facial room?
Remove all used items from the inside of the towel warmer
226
What should you do with soiled gloves?
Seal them in a plastic bag and place it in a covered waste container
227
What should you do when cleaning and preparing the treatment room at the end of the day?
Refill the steamer
228
What should do NEXT after checking the water level on the vaporizer when preparing the facial room?
Replace any disposable implements you man need
229
When should you ask the client if you can schedule the next appointment?
After the client has paid for the service and take-home products
230
To function effectively and provide good service, you must maintain a well-stocked and organized treatment room?
T
231
Your appearance, hygiene, and professionalism reflect on the salon for which you work?
T
232
Relaxing colors, music and decor are preferable in a spa?
T
233
A UV sanitizer is used to disinfect tools?
F
234
The wax heater is usually kept activated throughout the day even if no clients have scheduled waxing services?
T
235
When using an electric blanket, it should always be placed beneath the bed linens, not on top?
F
236
When preparing the treatment room, the supply cart should be arranged as close to the facial table as possible?
T
237
Whenever possible, you should soak your implements in disinfectant solution longer than the recommended time to ensure proper disinfection?
F
238
In most spas and salons there are custodians who are responsible for the cleanliness of the treatment rooms?
F
239
Businesses that strive to be sustainable are more balanced, healthy, and successful?
T
240
Greening a business often strains relations between employees and customers?
F
241
One way to green up the facial room is to buy fewer disposable supplies?
T
242
Having dependable equipment makes services more reliable?
T
243
The equipment, products, and supplies you select do not significantly affect overhead and the cost of providing services?
F
244
Some areas require that you use single-use, throw-away cups instead of washable drinking glasses?
T
245
One way to green your business it to print brochures rather than focus on Internet marketing?
F
246
Plastic is much easier to recycle than glass?
F
247
If the client has a complaint or concern during the post-service, you should be defensive and try to protect the salon's reputation?
F
248
If you reuse jars for dispensing creams from a bulk container, you should always use up the entire content of the small jar before replenishing?
T
249
When making cleansing pads, you should always cut the roll of cotton rather than tear it to ensure clean edges?
F
250
This is also called an operator's stool?
Esthetician's chair
251
This is placed under the knees and is used for back support?
Bolster
252
This is used for the disposal of lancets?
Sharps container
253
This is used to help clients get on and off the table safely?
Step stool
254
This is also known as a hot cabbie
Towel warmer
255
This may be a stationary table or a roll cart?
Utility cart
256
This is also called a facial chair or bed?
Treatment table
257
Separate room for mixing products and storing supplies?
Dispensary
258
Sterilizer for implements?
Autoclave
259
This is used to warm and soften skin?
Steamer
260
Cleaning and then sterilizing?
Decontaminations Method 2
261
Study of adapting work conditions to suit the worker?
Ergonomics
262
Forward-thinking consumers who consider the impact on the environment and society when making purchansing decisions?
LOHAS
263
Main ingredients in performing services?
Products
264
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs?
Sustainability
265
To prevent this, you should roll the used side of linens and sheets inward so the dirty side is inside the laundry bundle?
Cross-contamination
266
Cleaning and then disinfecting with an appropriated EPA-registered disinfectant?
Decontamination Method 1
267
This included being a self-starter and taking the initiative to prepare the treatment room?
Professionalism
268
Buying less to reduce waste?
Precycling
269
Multiuse tools such as brushes,tweezers, and comedone extractors?
Implements
270
What is a benefit of facial treatments?
Slows down premature aging
271
What should you do to be successful and maintain client loyalty?
Be aware of the amount of pressure you apply to the face
272
What is an example of a single-use item?
Finger cots
273
What item is considered equipment?
Steamer
274
What parts of the body are usually bare for facials?
Neck and shoulders
275
How many extra minutes should you schedule for a client's first visit?
15 minutes
276
What step comes next after softening the clients's skin with steamer or warm towels when performing a basic facial?
Extractions
277
What product is applied LAST when performing a basic facial?
Moisturizers and sunscreen
278
What is NOT a contraindication for a facial?
Albinism
279
What type of cleanser should you use during the cleansing and analysis portion of a facial?
Milky
280
How far should the steamer nozzle be held from the client's skin?
18 inches
281
How should you massage products be applied?
warm, with fingertips
282
How often should clients schedule facial services?
Once a month
283
How long should the exfoliation or mask portion of a facial last?
8-10 minutes
284
What portion of the facial last the longest?
Massage
285
What should you do after performing a facial treatment?
Remove the dirty linens and remake the bed
286
What is a focus of the American Beauty Industry?
Advanced performance ingredients
287
What is NOT a step that can be omitted when performing a mini-facial?
Deep cleansing
288
How long should the mask be applied for when performing a mini-facial?
10 minutes
289
What is a treatment goal for mature skin?
Hydrating
290
What is the characteristic feature of seborrhea?
Excessively oily skin
291
What type of cleanser is recommended for a sensitive skin treatment?
Gentle
292
What type of mask is recommended for acne?
Sulfur
293
What does an oxygen therapy treatment do?
Reduce bacteria
294
What should clients with acne do as apart of their home care routine?
Use a foaming cleanser with an exfoliant
295
Where must you apply pressure when performing extractions to achieve optimum success?
Skin surrounding the follicular wall
296
What part of the face has slanted follicular shafts?
Cheeks
297
What type of product should you recommend for male clients?
Foaming cleansers
298
How much water-soluble cleansing lotion should you apply to your fingers when preparing to cleanse the client's skin for a facial?
1/2 tsp
299
How many times should you pass over each area when applying cleanser to the client's skin?
6 times
300
What is the FIRST thing you should do when performing a facial, after completely the pre-service procedure?
Cleanse your hands and apply warm towels
301
How long should you use the steamer during a standard facial treatment?
5-10 minutes
302
When using a lancet for extractions, at what angle should it be inserted?
35 degree
303
Where should you apply paraffin wax to test it's temperature?
Inside of your wrist
304
How long should you leave a paraffin wax application on a client's skin during a facial treatment?
15 minutes
305
Massage techniques and your touch, pressure, and flow in the facial are valuable parts of your skills?
T
306
As an esthetician, you should strive to attend at least one esthetics class or conference every month?
F
307
Clay-lifting masks are hydrating, but do not make exfoliation any easier?
F
308
Exfoliation is most effective when performed at the end of a facial treatment?
F
309
When using a paraffin mask, the treatment cream should be applied on top of the mask?
F
310
Products with performance ingredients are more effective when left on the skin?
T
311
Clients must actively participate in their own skin care program in order to achieve results?
T
312
All facials are designed to be stimulating?
F
313
Aging skin often lacks elasticity?
T
314
Stimulating and drying products are ideal for clients with sensitive skin?
F
315
Brighteners such as kojic acid, mulberry, and licorice root are less effective when used with AHAs and BHAs?
F
316
Acne facial treatments can significantly affect the skin's appearance?
T
317
Clients with acne need to follow regular skin care programs?
T
318
BHAs are stronger than AHAs?
F
319
Products that are oil-free are always noncomedogenic?
F
320
Practicing stress reduction and good nutrition can be beneficial for clients with acne?
T
321
All home care includes an analysis of lifestyle to help clients better understand what some of their triggers might be?
T
322
It is appropriate to tell clients that you can always remove all blemishes during a single treatment?
F
323
It is necessary to open closed lesions?
T
324
Massage is recommended as part of an acne facial?
F
325
Men need the same skin care programs that women do, but most men will want to use a greater number of products?
F
326
When removing eye makeup, you should rinse under the eyes, sweeping in toward the nose?
T
327
When applying a cleansing product, you should not lift your hands from the client's face until you are finished?
T
328
When removing product, you should cleanse the area directly underneath the nose by using upward strokes.
F
329
When removing product from the neck and chest, you should try to use both hands at the same time on each side?
T
330
Exfoliation must always be performed immediately after steaming?
F
331
When applying a mask to the jawline, you should apply it from the center outward?
T
332
When performing extractions, you must be careful not to press down too firmly on the clients's nose?
T
333
Used lancets should always be wrapped in cotton and thrown away in a covered wastebasket?
F
334
When applying paraffin, you should use a new spatula or brush for each layer to avoid contamination by double-dipping?
T
335
These seal in moisture and protect the barrier layer of the skin?
Moisturizers
336
These should be placed on the client's face while you analyze the skin?
Eye pads
337
This is placed under the knees to support the back?
Bolster
338
Long-range plan involving home care, salon treatments, and client education?
Skin care program
339
these finish the cleansing process by removing any products left on the skin and help balance the skin's pH?
Toners
340
Professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate skin?
Facial
341
Manually removing impurities and comedone form follicles?
Extraction
342
Concentrated ingredients used for specific corrective treatments?
Serums
343
This should be used to complete a thorough analysis after cleansing?
Magnifying lamp
344
This is used to warm the skin and promote penetration of ingredients deeper into the skin through the heat trapped under it?
Paraffin mask
345
What is a benefit of massage?
Helps slough off dead skin cells
346
How long should a facial massage be performed during a facial?
10-15 minutes
347
What is NOT a contraindication for facial massage?
Cancer
348
What is the most stimulating form of massage?
Tapotement
349
When should the Dr. Jacquet movement be performed as part of the facial treatment?
After desincrustation
350
What is an effect of reflexology?
Increases circulation
351
Where should you perform kneading type movements?
Shoulders
352
What should you do when performing a standard relaxing massage?
Warm the product before applying it
353
What should you do during a standard facial massage when your fingers reach the client's temple?
Pause for a moment and apply slight pressure
354
Where should you NOT perform tapping movements during a facial massage?
Eyeball
355
It is very important for estheticians to know the contraindications for massage?
T
356
Estheticians are allowed by law to perform many types of massage, including deep tissue work?
F
357
Massage should not be performed as part of back facials or body treatments?
T
358
Massage therapists should not be performing facial treatments?
T
359
You should use the ends of your fingers tips when performing effleurage?
F
360
Vibration should be performed for at least one minute on each area of the face being massaged?
F
361
Most massage techniques are based on Swedish massage movements?
T
362
Every muscle has a motor point where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of that muscle, nerve stimulation, and overall relaxation?
T
363
Pressure point massage is a form of effleurage?
F
364
When performing facial massage, an even tempo promotes relaxation?
T
365
Massage movements should be focused on using pressure so that the direction of blood flow is moved away from the heart, toward the extremities?
F
366
When performing a cleansing massage, you should use a deep-penetrating cream?
F
367
Appropriate massage movements are based on the anatomy of the facial structure, nerves, and muscles?
T
368
You should use moderate-to-heavy pressure when making downward movements on the side of the face?
F
369
You should use tapping movements when transitioning from the underside of the chin to the right cheek.
T
370
Portion of the muscle at the fixed attachment?
Origin
371
Type of massage that uses gentle, rhythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste materials from the body more quickly?
Manual lymph drainage
372
Portion of the muscle at the more movable attachment
Insertion
373
Technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body?
Reflexology
374
This keeps the sebum moving forward and out of the follicles?
Dr. Jacquet movement
375
Japanese technique that uses acupressure massage points to relax and balance the body?
Shiatsu
376
Oriental technique of applying pressure to specific points of the body to release muscle tension, restore balance, and stimulate chi?
Acupressure
377
Manual or mechanical manipulation by rubbing, kneading, or other methods that stimulate metabolism and circulations?
Massage
378
Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage?
Hacking
379
Form of friction in which you grasp the flesh firmly in one hand, and move up and down along the bone while the other hands keeps the arm in a steady position?
Chucking
380
Soft, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner?
Effleurage
381
Rapid shaking movement in which the technician uses their body, not just fingertips, to create the movement?
Vibration
382
Rubbing movement that involves maintaining pressure on the skin while the fingers or palms are moved over the underlying structures?
Friction
383
Form of friction that involves vigorous movement with the hands placed a small distance apart on both sides of the arm?
Wringing
384
Kneading movements that stimulates the underlying tissues?
Pertrissage
385
Massage movements in which the wrists are kept flexible so that the palms come in contact with the skin in light, firm, and rapid strokes?
Slapping
386
Form of acupressure that may be used in conjunction with effleurage?
Shiatsu
387
Form of friction used on the arms and legs to apply pressure to the tissues?
Rolling
388
Form of massage that consist of fast tapping, patting, and hacking movements?
Tapotement
389
Form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out?
Fulling
390
What is the outermost layer of the hair shaft?
Cuticle
391
What is NOT one of the three main structures of the hair follicle?
Arrector Pili
392
Papilla, root, bulb?
Main structures of the hair follicle
393
During what phase of hair growth should hair be removed for the MOST effective for long-term hair reduction?
Anagen
*ACT; anagen, catagen, telogen, latent
394
What is NOT a method of electrolysis?
Microcurrent
*Galvanic, Thermolysis, Blend are all forms of electrolysis
395
What is the main method of depilation?
Shaving
396
What is NOT a form in which hard waxes are available?
Powders
*Blocks, pellets, disks
397
What is the main disadvantage of soft wax?
Can irritate the skin
398
What should you use to spread a thin coat of wax on a client's leg?
Hard plastic or metal spatula
399
What is an appropriate size for a wax strip for the underarm area?
1-1/2"x5"
400
What is NOT an example of a recent treatment or product use that is a contraindication for waxing?
Antihistamine
401
What should you do when performing wax treatments?
Do a small patch test of the wax product to be used
402
What is the SHORTEST length that you should trim hair before waxing?
1/2"
403
What should you do at the end of a waxing service?
Apply a cold compress with baking soda mixed in water to sensitive skin
404
What should you NOT do when waxing a client's brow?
Pluck stray hairs if the client's brows are uneven or too thin
405
What type of bikini waxing involves the removal of hair outside the normal bikini line?
American
*French is landing strip, Brazilian is all
406
How long do body waxing procedures usually take?
30-60 minutes
407
How long does it take to melt soft wax if the wax holder ia about a quarter to half full?
15 minutes
*Full takes a 30 minutes
408
At what angle should you hold the spatula when applying soft wax?
45 degrees
409
How long should you press your finger to the waxed area immediately after removing the wax?
5 seconds
410
What should you do before applying wax to the client's leg if the skin is dry and flaky?
Apply a tiny amount of lotion
411
All follicles contain hair?
F
412
Follicles extend deep into the dermis?
T
413
As our bodies grow, the follicle density we are born with does not change, but as we age it decreases?
T
414
The matrix is where cell mitosis happens?
T
415
Moderate amounts of sebaceous oil are necessary for healthy skin and hair?
T
416
Two hairs cannot occupy the same follicle?
F
417
Hair becomes easier to remove after it grays?
F
418
Hair and skin are good barometers of an individual's state of health?
T
419
Laser and photo light forms of hair removal are commonly performed in salons and spas?
F
420
Light hair responds better to laser treatments than coarse, dark hair?
F
421
Threading is more sanitary than waxing?
T
422
Threading is mainly used for the legs and arms?
F
423
Sugaring paste can be used over and over on the same client until the hair left in the product interferes with the process?
T
424
Hard wax requires fabric strips for removal?
F
425
You should never double-dip a waxing spatula under any circumstances?
F
426
Spot bleeding after waxing is normal?
T
427
Every client must fill out a release form for the hair removal service you are going to provide?
T
428
Soft wax should be applied in the direction of the hair growth?
T
429
When using hard wax, it is best to have the pull tab end in an area where there is hair underneath?
F
430
You should immediately put your hand over the waxed area after removing hard wax from the client's skin?
T
431
Waxing is recommended for removing hair from the edges of male clients' ears?f
F
432
When removing soft wax, you should pull straight up on the strip?
F
433
It is safe to reuse wax on different clients because heating it kills all microorganisms, rendering it sterile?
F
434
Back waxing generally requires more wax strips due to the hair density?
T
435
It is normal for hives and redness to appear after waxing a client's back?
T
436
Very fine, soft hair such as that which grows on women's cheeks?
Vellus hair
437
Cone-shaped elevation at the base of the follicle?
Hair bulb
438
Scientific study of hair and it's diseases?
Trichology
439
The part of the hair located about the surface of the skin?
Hair shaft
440
Longer, coarser hair found on the head, brows, lashes, genitals, arms, and legs?
Terminal hair
441
Thick, club-shaped structure made from epithelial cells that surround the papilla?
Hair bulb
442
Extremely soft and downy hair on a fetus?
Lanugo
443
This anchors hair to the skin cells and is part of the hair located at the bottom of the follicle below the surface of the skin?
Hair root
444
This contains the hair follicle and it's appendages?
Pilosebaceous unit
445
Mass of epidermal cells forming a small tube or canal?
Hair follicle
446
Process of twisting and rolling cotton thread along the surface of the skin to entwine hair and lift it out of the follicle?
Threading
447
Process that uses intense light to destroy the growth cells of the hair bulb?
Photoepilation
448
Excessive growth of hair where it does not normally grow?
Hypertrichosis
449
Usually a caustic alkali preparation used for temporarily removing superfluous hair?
Depilatory
450
Process of removing hair from the bottom of the follicle by breaking contact between the bulb and the papilla?
Epilation
451
Excessive hair growth on the face, arms, and legs, especially in women?
Hirsutism
452
Final, or resting, stage of hair growth?
Telogen
453
Infected follicles or ingrown hairs from shaving or other hair removal methods, such as waxing?
Barbae folliculitis
454
Ancient method of hair removal that uses a water soluble solution that is easily removed, and is an alternative for clients with sensitive skin who react to waxing?
Sugaring
455
Process of removing hair by means of electricity?
Electrolysis
456
Growth stage during which new hair is produces?
Anagen
457
Process of removing hair at or near the level of the skin?
Depilation
458
Process that destroys the hair by coagulating the papilla through heat?
Thermolysis
459
Transition stage of hair growth?
Catagen
460
Process that produces a quick "flash" of light to shatter the target without allowing heat to build up and burn the surrounding skin?
(IPL) Intense Pulse Light
461
What is an example of an organic substance?
Plastic
