Esthetician Board Exam Study Guide

What type of bacteria is in the puss of the blemishes?

Staphylococcus

How are the cells from the Epidermis nourished?

Through the blood and lymph vessels

What massage technique do you use to spread moisturizer?

Effleurage

What is the role of silicone in a product?

Prevent water escaping from the skin

How does Titanium Dioxide work to protect the skin from the sun?

It reflects light

Which of the following causes the most allergic reaction?

Coloring agents

Where is the adipose tissue found?

Sub-cutaneous layer

What is the function of the Langerhans cells?

To help protect the body from infection

What is the layer located below the stratum lucidium?

Stratum granulosum

What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic aging?

Intrinsic is natural aging, extrinsic is aging caused by sun, alcohol, smoking, etc.

What is a group of boils called?

Carbuncle

The ethnicity that ages the least is?

African American

What muscle connects the shoulder to the chin?

Platysma

What is eyelash hair?

Cilia

What is the function of powder?

To set foundation

The client holds which electrode?

Inactive

During disincrustation, the client holds which electrode?

Positive Anode

Hyperpigmentation is likely to occur on predisposed skin during which treatment?

Chemical peels

Lancets should be held at what angle?

30 A “

Where do you begin removing the cleanser from?

Neck

What ingredient is both calming and antiseptic?

Chamomile

EPA registered products are what level of infection control?

Disinfection

When do you remove hard wax?

When it has cooled and no longer sticky to the touch

What does the sudorifurous glands excrete?

Lactic acid, urea, water

At what pH is acid balanced?

4.5-5.5

What should you apply before waxing an eyebrow?

Powder