Test #5 Flashcards
The different facial variations will depend on all of the following factors EXCEPT
Spa location
Which of the following procedures is one if the most requested services in the skin care center
Basic facial
How long does a facial treatment generally last
60 mins
Which of the following descriptions identifies the last step of a facial treatment service
Protect
Which step of the increase phase would an esthetician use for light cleansing to remove any makeup
Pre-cleanse
Which of the following facial treatment steps belong in the increase phase
Exfoliate
What is the function of the exfoliate step during the increase phase of a facial treatment
Removal of dead skin cells and build up of pollution and debris
During which phase is the skin ready to receive an infusion of active ingredients to correct the skins pH and improve hydration and protection
Balance
Chandra is an esthetician performing a facial treatment. During which phase will she extract comedones
Treat portion of the balance phase
Which step of the balance phase increases micro circulation and serum absorption
Massage
One goal of the decrease phase of a facial treatment is to
Target pigmentation concerns
During which phase will an esthetician add serums to address specific concerns and moisturizer with spf
Decrease
How much time is generally scheduled for an express facial treatment
30 minutes
Which phase is usually omitted during an express facial
Balance
What grade of acne would require a physicians consent prior to servicing the client
Grade 3/4
Which of the following actions is a recommend guideline for an acne facial treatment
Do not try to extract papules
Yo avoid damage to the skin, keep extractions under
5 mins
Maribeth is performing an acne facial on her client with inflamed acne. What should she do when she gets to the massage step
Do not perform
All of the following descriptions identify differences in mens skin EXCEPT
pH tends to be more alkaline
An infection on the face and neck where the area surrounding the hair follicle is inflamed with redness and postules is known as
Folliculitis barbae
What common skin infection is known as razor bumps and is caused by ingrown hair due to incorrect shaving
Pseudofolliculitis barbae
Which type of exfoliant is best to use on a man with a beard
Gel
Which of the following guidelines is NOT recommended during a men’s facial treatment
Try to remove every comedone with the first treatment
A client may experience all of the following benefits from a professional facial service EXCEPT
Increased redness
What facial treatment would be recommended if firming and toning of the skin is the goal
Anti-aging facial
Daniel has performed a skin analysis and determined his client has inflammation blackheads and comedones. What type of facial treatment should Daniel recommend
Acne facial
Mia has chosen to perform a soothing facial on her client. Mia’s client will experience all of the following benefits EXCEPT
Deep exfoliation
Benefits from a hydrating facial include all of the following EXCEPT
Deep exfoliation
What 2 facial treatments could be recommended for a client with uneven skin color hyperpigmentation or UV damage
Skin brightening and anti aging
Which of the following results would fall into the sensation category as an effect on skin health
No itching burning or general irritation
After a facial the skin generally looks and feels good for about
A week
How often should a client return to the salon/spa for a facial treatment for healthy skin maintenance and stress
Every 4 weeks
Masks containing sulfur zinc and chocolate are helpful for acne
True
All chemical exfoliation treatments should be performed once a week
False
Which statement describes the use of chemical solutions to dissolve or reduce dead skin cells and desmosomes, promote cell turnover and induce desquamation of the stratum corneum
Chemical exfoliation
Superficial and light peels impact the
Skin up to 0.1 mm of the epidermis
Superficial chemical peels are capable of affecting
Only the epidermis
What is the recommended time between superficial peel treatments
14 days
What type of peel uses trichloroacetic acid (TCA)
Medium
The skin starts to peel off in sheets after how many days following a medium depth peel
5-10
Which treatments would most likely require an esthetician to work under medical professional supervision
TCA chemical peel
Which acids are an example of a deep chemical peel
Phenol
The effectiveness of an acid peel is related to all of the following components EXCEPT
Irritation level
Which statements about pH is true
pH below 2.5 can cause irritation
What term is used for a group of acids that occur naturally in food
AHA
Which type of acids are considered water soluble and must be neutralized before removing
AHA
Which common AHA can penetrate into the epidermis more effectively because it has the smallest molecular size
Glycolic
Which type if exfoliant is lipophilic and penetrates the sebaceous material in their hair follicle causing exfoliation
Salycilic
All of the following statements are correct about salicylic acid EXCEPT
Not ideal for treating acne and oily skin
A new ingredient with anti inflammatory and antibacterial properties that is often included in blended it designer acid peels is known as
Azelaic acid
Benefits of a chemical exfoliation include all of the following EXCEPT
Potentially decrease elastin and collagen production
What product can be used to protect delicate areas around the nose and eyes
Vaseline
What type of cleanser is used to de grease the skin prior to a chemical exfoliation procedure
Gel
What product is used to stop the action of a chemical exfoliant
Neutralizer
Jackie is ready to perform a chemical exfoliation treatment. Which of the following products will she use to deliver calming and soothing treatments
serum
For a chemical exfoliation procedure, a client changes into a smock or gown in order to
Prevent staining
Which of the following steps occurs right after the neutralize step in a chemical exfoliation service
Mask
How often should the esthetician review client records and comments to make sure there are no changes needed
Every time a client visits
As a general guide what type of acid is best suited for acne pigmentation or texture skin conditions
BHA
During which service essential for a chemical exfoliation service would you teach the client how to perform the post care regimen
Completw
What is the proper way to dispose of unused chemical exfoliants
Saturate with baking soda then place in the trash
Which of the following contraindications is a viral skin infection
Warts
Which of the following contraindications is a sudoriferous gland disorder
Milaria rubra
Chemical exfoliation should not be performed if the client has any of the following conditions EXCEPT
Acne
What is the wait time for a chemical exfoliation treatment before a filler can be performed
2 weeks
Signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to a chemical exfoliation include all of the following EXCEPT
Macule
A 15% glycolic acid peel has more glycolic acid than a 50% glycolic Avis peel
False
Beta hydroxy acid is also know as salicylic acid
True
