Skin Theory

Question 1

Which touch receptors are responsible for sensations of pressure, vibrations, movement and texture?

Answer 1

Mechanoreceptors

Question 2

Examples of thermoregulation

Answer 2

Vasocontriction + vasodialtion

Question 3

What is the term that describes the absorption process that allows some molecule to pass through the skin

Answer 3

transdermal penetration

Question 4

What are factors that affect skin absorption

Answer 4

Hydration level, size of products molecules, temperature of skin

Question 5

The chemical conversion of living cells to dead protein is known as

Answer 5

Keratinization

Question 6

The skins natural shedding of the stratum corneum is

Answer 6

Desquamation

Question 7

The first stage of wound healing is

Answer 7

Homeostasis

Question 8

A client has heart problems, how should you proceed with treatment ?

Answer 8

Use caution on massage movements and extreme temperature changes

Question 9

80% of facial aging is caused by cumulative UV exposure referred to as

Answer 9

Photoaging

Question 10

Smoking is known to cause

Answer 10

Wrinkles

Question 11

What is the term that refers to factors that are influenced by genetics and hormones

Answer 11

Intrinsic aging

Question 12

The vitamin that protects against UV damage and slows signs of aging is

Answer 12

Vitamin A

Question 13

A clay mask is beneficial for which skin condition

Answer 13

oily, acne prone

Question 14

How long before sun exposure should sunscreen be applied

Answer 14

15 minutes

Question 15

Polycyclic hydrocarbons, volatile organic compounds, ozone and particulate matter are examples of what?

Answer 15

Air pollutant molecules

Question 16

Which vitamin helps collagen production , reduces wrinkles and improves skin texture.

Answer 16

Vitamin C

Question 17

Where are melanocytes located

Answer 17

basal layer of epidermis

Question 18

What are the two glands related to excretion process

Answer 18

Eccrine and apocrine

Question 19

How to set up for a cocoon wrap

Answer 19

tuck towel underneath cocoon wrap and place to cover chest area

Question 20

How far should the magnifying lamp be placed when performing extractions

Answer 20

placed no closer than 1”-2” (2.5 - 5.5cm)

Question 21

What does the exfoliating step provide

Answer 21

cell turnover, improve texture, increase microcirculation

Question 22

Massage movements designed to stimulate the muscle directly should be done

Answer 22

insertion to origin

Question 23

the goal of the mask step is to reduce…

Answer 23

Inflammation

Question 24

What is the minimum distance a steamer is placed from the skin

Answer 24

12-18”

Question 25

During which phase will you extract comedones?

Answer 25

Treat portion of balance phase

Question 26

One goal of the Decrease phase of a facial treatment is to:

Answer 26

target pigmentation

Question 27

A client who wants to hydrate her skin and reduce fine lines. Which of the following masks should her esthetician use?

Answer 27

Gel Mask