Written Guide Part 2

Question 1

What are telangiectasia characteristics?

Answer 1

Capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger “distended” blood vessels commonly called couperose skin

Question 2

What is the average cell turnover rate?

Answer 2

Average is 28 days depending on a person’s age, the cell turnover rate slows down with age.

Question 3

What is a common Depilator?

Answer 3

Shaving , and Chemical Depilator (nairs) are methods of depilation.

Question 4

How is a person’s skin type determined?

Answer 4

Analyzing the follicle “pore” size

Question 5

What can aggravate rosacea?

Answer 5

Spicy foods, caffeine, heat, sun, stress, can all aggravate rosacea symptoms.

Question 6

What is the correct direction of massage?

Answer 6

Always massage from insertion to origin.

Question 7

What are Apocrine glands?

Answer 7

Coiled structure attached to the hair follicle under the arms, genital area. Sensitive to adrenaline, can cause odor.

Question 8

What do you use to remove artificial lashes?

Answer 8

Oil based removers.

Question 9

The desincrustation solution is what type of base?

Answer 9

An alkaline based solution.

Question 10

What does face makeup contour do?

Answer 10

Minimize a specific area.

Question 11

Esthetician can only administer up to what percentage of glycolic acid?

Answer 11

30% or less

Question 12

What eyebrow shape/style would be best suitable for a client with a long face?

Answer 12

Making the eyebrows almost straight (less arch) can create the illusion of a shorter face.

Question 13

What is the effects of MIcrocurrent?

Answer 13

Used to tone and stimulate facial muscles.

Question 14

What is the function of the sudoreferous glands?

Answer 14

To help regulate body temperature and eliminate amounts of waste by excreting sweat.

Question 15

What do you do if any porous instrument contacts blood or body fluid?

Answer 15

It should be immediately double bagged and discarded in a closed trash container or biohazard box.

Question 16

Why is an open comedone black?

Answer 16

Because it is exposed to oxygen and oxidation occurs.

Question 17

Clay mask helps with impurities and what else?

Answer 17

Draw sebum (oil) from the skin.

Question 18

Which vitamin is Ascorbic Acid found in?

Answer 18

Vitamin C

Question 19

What can cause skin conditions?

Answer 19

Both
Internal and External factors

Question 20

Which form does the client sign to indicate they agree to the services and products that are going to be used during treatment?

Answer 20

Consent form.

Question 21

Why should you not use high alkalinity products on the face?

Answer 21

They are too drying to the face and will increase sensitivity and inflammation.

Question 22

Massage should last how many minutes?

Answer 22

10-20 minutes during a facial

Question 23

Too much steam could cause?

Answer 23

Do not use too much steam on couperose or inflamed skin, because it dilates the capillaries and follicles causing more redness and irritation.

Question 24

What is iontophoresis?

Answer 24

The process of using electric current to introduce water, soluble solutions into the skin, penetration of ions deeper into the skin.

Question 25

What are the hair growth stages?

Answer 25

Anagen, Catagen, Telogen

Question 26

What should you not wax over?

Answer 26

Scar tissue, moles, skin tags, warts

Question 27

How many times should you check for changes in your skin?

Answer 27

Annually, once a year. Consider going to a dermatologist, if you see new growth or abnormalities.

Question 28

What is a form of a secondary lesion?

Answer 28

Keloid, Crust, Fissure (crack in the skin), Ulcer, Scar, are all considered secondary lesions.

Question 29

Medication’s that are contraindication for waxing:

Answer 29

Acne medication like accutane or blood thinning medication.

Question 30

What is the purpose of Stratum germinativum?

Answer 30

Also known as the basal cell layer, cell mitosis takes place here to produce new epidermal skin cells, (responsible for growth).

Question 31

What is the redness and bumpiness in the cheeks, upper arms, legs, or thighs, that is caused by block follicles?

Answer 31

Keratosis Pilaris

Question 32

During galvanic current, where does the client typically hold the electrode?

Answer 32

On their hand.