1020 Theory Exam Study Guide

Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 Study Guide

Before a facial, what should be done with the hand towel that was placed on the headrest during the preservice?

It should be wrapped around the client's head at the hairline and held in place with a disposable headband.

The two most important parts of the express facial are _________.

Cleansing and Masking

Where are extractions first performed on the face?

The chin

Which of these is a BHA?

Salicylic acid

When removing products during a facial, each area should be rinsed _________.

At least 3-6 times

When performing extractions around the nose area, most estheticians use _________.

Cotton swabs

A general rule to follow for clients with acne is to _________.

focus on deep cleansing

What is a good rule of thumb when working with a client on pretreatment services?

Make the experience as personalized as possible

The most changes in aging skin are caused by _________.

sunlight exposure

When removing products during a facial, pressure should not be applied to _________.

the adam’s apple

Where is a bolster placed to support a client during a facial?

under the knees

The most effective method to develop a long-term retail relationship with a client is to _________.

recommend one or two products at first, based on a client's primary concerns

A client should not have a chemical peel with a low pH if that client _________.

uses Retin-A

What condition would benefit the most from chemical exfoliation?

hyperpigmentation

What is generally true of the skin care industry's opinion of facials?

they are essential

Sebum production begins to slow in a person's _________.

forties

The type of products that will appeal to most men are _________.

products that are advertised as stress-reducing

What is the best advice to follow when interacting with a client?

listen carefully before responding

The most prestigious qualification for an esthetician is _________.

CIDESCO diploma

What procedure does not happen during an express facial?

extractions

What technique involves manually removing comedones from follicles?

extractions

The most important step in treating acne is _________.

cleansing and removal of blemishes

Most age spots begin to appear in people who are in their _________.

fifties

What is an esthetician's primary objective for a facial treatment?

to determine a client’s skin concerns in order to determine an individualized treatment

In an express facial, the most time-consuming procedure is _________.

exfoliation

The two skin types which have the most similar treatment goals are _________.

dry skin and aging skin

When removing eye makeup before a facial, the correct technique is to _________.

Begin with the left or right eye, gently wiping from the nose outward

The method of extraction that, although performed by estheticians in some states, is not approved in others involves _________.

lancet removal

What is the current view of facial treatments among estheticians?

they are foundational to the field

What general rule should be followed when using the comedone extractor?

press gently when extracting

A high frequency treatment for acne may safely be used with _________.

a client with perimenopause

A successful skin care program depends the most on _________.

home care

Comedones should be extracted _________.

with the side of the fingertip

The pH balance of skin is restored during the step of _________.

applying toner

What do men most frequently complain about, when it comes to skin care?

razor burn

What does a facial treatment NOT help to relax?

circulation

How can transepidermal water loss can be prevented?

By maintaining the natural acid mantle of the skin.

During a facial, the client's _________ is not typically exposed.

thigh

What type of exfoliation might involve the use of rice bran wax?

granular exfoliation

During a facial, cleanser should be first applied _________.

to the neck, with palms down

When performing a facial, the correct order of steps is _________.

mask, toner, then eye and lip treatments

After extractions are performed, the next step is _________.

massage

Skin discoloration is treated with _________.

chemical exfoliants

What is the proper technique for using lancets for extraction?

Hold the lancet at an angle to the skin that is 35 degrees or less.

During a facial, towels should be left on the skin for _________.

2 minutes

Clients should be asked to arrive on the day of their facial appointment _________.

15 minutes before appointed time

What is true of men's skin in general?

It is oily with surface dryness