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1
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Salon AHA exfoliants, or peels, typically contain what concentration of AHA?

A

20 to 30 percent

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2
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Dark blotches on the skin caused by sun exposure or hormonal imbalances are known as:

A

hyperpigmentation

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3
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During the skin analysis procedure, cleansing milk is applied to the face using:

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upward circular movements

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4
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A(n) _____ mask is applied quickly, forms a seal, and dries to a rubberized texture.

A

alginate

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5
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Moisturizers that contain a broad-spectrum sunscreen protect against _____ rays.

A

UVA and UVB

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6
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Toners are:

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used to rebalance the skin’s pH

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7
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An ampoule is an individual dose of:

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serum

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8
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Hydrators recommended for use on oily skin types are generally:

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lighter weight

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9
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When performing facial treatments, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

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discourage the client from asking questions as you work

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10
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Products used to physically remove dead cell buildup are called:

A

mechanical exfoliants

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11
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Peeling creams that are rubbed off the skin are called:

A

gommages

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12
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What is the technical term for a blackhead?

A

open comedo

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13
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During the skin analysis procedure, you should remove facial cleanser from the face using _____ movements.

A

upward and outward

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14
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Cleansing milks are:

A

non-foaming

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15
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The process of softening and removing hardened sebum stuck in the follicles is called:

A

desincrustation

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16
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Acne _____ are red pimples that do not have a pus head.

A

papules

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17
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If you have to remove your hands from the client’s face while performing facial manipulations, you should:

A

feather them off gently

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18
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When determining skin type, the presence of obvious pores indicates areas of _____ skin.

A

oily

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19
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Hair follicles that appear like small bumps just underneath the skin surface are:

A

closed comedones

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20
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Wrinkles around the eyes and jawline or sagging skin is the result of the loss of the skin’s:

A

elasticity

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21
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A(n) _____ mask is melted to a little more than body temperature before application.

A

paraffin wax

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22
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Proper facial and scalp massage does NOT result in:

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stimulation of nerves

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23
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When should vibration be applied?

A

at the end of the massage

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24
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A(n) _____ is a chemical exfoliant that works by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells.

A

enzyme peel

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25
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When using galvanic current, the electrode that is applied directly to the client’s skin is the _____ electrode.

A

active

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26
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Which type of massage involves a kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue?

A

pétrissage

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27
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Which type of brush should you select when using the brush machine on a client’s face?

A

small and soft

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28
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For the soothing and relaxing effects, every massage should begin and end with:

A

effleurage

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29
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The chemical reaction that is produced by modelage masks causes:

A

an increase in temperature

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30
Q

Oily or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin are:

A

emollients

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31
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A _____ point is the area over a muscle where pressure or stimulation causes a contraction.

A

motor

32
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A(n) _____ is an applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the client’s skin.

A

electrode

33
Q

Couperose skin is indicated by:

A

diffuse redness

34
Q

Which type of massage involves a deep rubbing massage movement where pressure is applied while moving over an underlying structure?

A

friction

35
Q

Which of the following is an enzyme extracted from pineapple?

A

bromelain

36
Q

When using light tapping movements during a facial massage, you should work from the chin to the:

A

earlobe

37
Q

The therapeutic use of essential oils for beauty and health treatment is called:

A

aromatherapy

38
Q

Foaming cleansers are wash-off products that foam easily due to presence of:

A

surfactants

39
Q

What type of water should be used in most steamers?

A

distilled water

40
Q

A _____ mask is an oil-absorbing mask that is often recommended for oily and combination skin.

A

clay-based

41
Q

The use of isotretinoin, an oral cystic acne medication, causes what side effect?

A

thinning of the skin

42
Q

Alipidic skin is skin that:

A

does not produce enough sebum

43
Q

A(n) _____ contains a higher concentration of ingredients designed to penetrate skin.

A

serum

44
Q

Steaming the skin helps to:

A

soften the tissues

45
Q

Skin that produces too much sebum will have large pores and may appear:

A

shiny

46
Q

Pus, the fluid inside a pustule, is largely made up of:

A

dead white blood cells

47
Q

Electrotherapy should never be administered to a client who has:

A

a pacemaker

48
Q

Acne bacteria are anaerobic, which means they cannot survive in the presence of:

A

oxygen

49
Q

The _____ is the portion of the muscle at the fixed attachment (to an immovable section of the skeleton).

A

origin

50
Q

Hacking is a chopping movement performed with the:

A

edges of the hands

51
Q

Modelage masks are recommended for clients with:

A

mature skin

52
Q

When performing facial massage on male clients, you should:

A

use downward movements in the beard area

53
Q

Which type of massage involves short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements?

A

tapotement

54
Q

Which of the following conditions is indicated by constant or frequent facial blushing?

A

rosacea

55
Q

Which type of machine uses a glass electrode filled with a gas, such as neon?

A

high-frequency

56
Q

When providing services for a client with rosacea, you should:

A

avoid treatments that release heat

57
Q

A(n) _____ is a product used to remove excess dead cells from the skin surface.

A

exfoliant

58
Q

The skin suction machine should only be used on _____ skin.

A

non-inflamed and non-sensitive

59
Q

If a client with acne-prone skin is under medical care, the role of the cosmetologist is to:

A

work under the advisement of the client’s physician

60
Q

A sun protection factor (SPF) of _____ or higher is considered to be adequate strength for daily use.

A

15

61
Q

Which of the following is a form of mechanical exfoliator that involves shooting aluminum oxide crystals at the skin?

A

microdermabrasion

62
Q

A preservative treatment does NOT:

A

correct a facial condition such as dryness

63
Q

Which type of massage involves light, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms in a slow, rhythmic manner?

A

effleurage

64
Q

Humectants are ingredients that:

A

attract water

65
Q

As a general rule, how often should normal skin be massaged?

A

weekly

66
Q

What color is the plug and cord for an anode on a typical galvanic machine?

A

red

67
Q

After the first treatment, you should block out about _____ to explain proper home care for the client.

A

30 min

68
Q

Dehydrated skin:

A

lacks moisture

69
Q

The direction of massage movements should always be:

A

from the insertion of the muscle toward its origin

70
Q

The process that uses galvanic current to enable water-soluble products to penetrate the skin is called:

A

iontophoresis

71
Q

Which of the following conditions is a disorder in which follicles become clogged, resulting in infection with redness and inflammation?

A

acne

72
Q

The client’s service record card should contain all of the following information EXCEPT:

A

the prices paid for products the client has purchased from you

73
Q

LED treatments are contraindicated for clients with:

A

seizure disorders

74
Q

The difference between closed and open comedones is the:

A

size of the ostium

75
Q

Skin that is yellowish, with an orange peel texture, is:

A

oily

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