P1C1 (Career Opportunities and History)

Question 1

Also known as aesthetician; a specialist in the cleansing, beautification, and preservation
of the health of skin on the entire body, including the face and neck.

Answer 1

Esthetician

Question 2

Also known as aesthetics; a branch of anatomical science that deals with the overall health and well-being
of the skin, the largest organ of the human body.

Answer 2

Esthetics

Question 3

The Greek word aesthetikos means

Answer 3

perceptible to the
senses

Question 4

A dye obtained from the powdered leaves and shoots of the mignonette tree; used as a
reddish hair dye and in tattooing.

Answer 4

Henna

Question 5

Previously known as medical esthetics; the integration of surgical procedures and esthetic
treatments.

Answer 5

Clinical Aesthetics

Question 6

The word cosmetics comes from what Greek word? What does it mean?

Answer 6

kosmetikos; skilled in the use of cosmetics

Question 7

The study and treatment of cancers and tumors.

Answer 7

Oncology

Question 8

Which people commonly perform facials and facial massage?

Answer 8

day spa esthetician

Question 9

What is the best definition of esthetics?

Answer 9

A career in which you continuously learn new skills and make a difference in the lives of others.

Question 10

A type of makeup that may be applied by a clinical esthetician to aid in the covering of scars.

Answer 10

camouflage makeup

Question 11

The art of removing hair can be referred to as which three things?

Answer 11

threading, sugaring, and waxing

Question 12

If you are a freelance contributor for a magazine, you are most likely a:

Answer 12

beauty writer

Question 13

Which career path often includes a great deal of travel?

Answer 13

Manufacturer’s Representative

Question 14

The ancient Egyptians used cosmetics for what three things?

Answer 14

religious ceremonies, burial preparation, and personal beautification

Question 15

The words cosmetics and cosmetology come from which language?

Answer 15

Greek

Question 16

In early times, skin care was practiced to:

Answer 16

ward off disease

Question 17

What setting is a good for practitioners who prefer a more intimate setting?

Answer 17

independently owned day spa

Question 18

What did the ancient Romans use for bathing and grooming rituals?

Answer 18

oils and fragrances make of flowers

Question 19

What were the Romans most famous for?

Answer 19

bathhouses

Question 20

Which practice was common in Asian cultures from the 10th through the 19th centuries?

Answer 20

using paper to blot oil

Question 21

During the reign of Elizabeth I, women used this to adorn themselves:

Answer 21

arsenic

Question 22

Which important cosmetic products and procedures were introduced in the late twentieth century?

Answer 22

Alpha Hydroxy Acid
Botox
Tretinoin