Milady Esthetics Exam Review Flashcards

A complete set of practice flashcards covering skin care procedures, equipment, history, anatomy, chemistry, ingredients, disorders, and laws based on the Milady exam review notes.

Where is a client's medical history documented prior to a facial treatment?

On the intake form

Where are recommendations for home skin care generally found?

On the service record card

What is the main contraindication for massage during a facial treatment?

Cancer treatment, because it causes lymph movement which leads to complications

What is the scope of practice for an esthetician performing massage?

Face, neck, decollete, and shoulders

Which massage technique is a Japanese technique derived from acupressure?

Shiatsu

What is the most stimulating form of massage?

Tapotement

What is effleurage and how should it be executed?

Soft, continuous strokes with fingers and palms (not fingertips), often used to begin and end massage sessions

Under a Wood's Lamp, what skin condition is indicated by a light violet or purple color?

Thin, dehydrated skin

Under a Wood's Lamp, what skin condition is indicated by brown?

Hyperpigmentation or sun damage

Under a Wood's Lamp, what does a blue-white or yellow-green color indicate?

Hypopigmentation

How much magnification power is equivalent to $1\text{ diopter}$?

$10\times$ magnification

What is the most common diopter strength for magnifying lamps used by estheticians?

5 diopter

What effect can be expected when using anaphoresis during electrotherapy?

Stimulation of nerves and softening of client tissues

In what direction should facial muscles always be massaged to avoid muscular tissue damage?

From insertion to origin

How many times should massage movements typically be repeated before moving to the next area?

3-6 times

What color LED light therapy is used to boost collagen and elastin production and stimulate wound healing?

Red light

What are the Cell Renewal Factor (CRF) rates for babies, teens, adults, and elders?

Babies: 14 days; Teens: 21-28 days; Adults: 28-42 days; Elders (50+): 42-84 days

How is asphyxiated skin defined?

Skin characterized by a lack of oxygen (commonly in smokers), clogged pores, wrinkles, and a gray or yellowish look

What is the difference between epilation and depilation?

Epilation removes hair from the follicles (e.g., waxing or tweezing), whereas depilation removes hair at skin level (e.g., shaving)

Which ancient culture used cosmetics as part of personal beautification, religious ceremonies, and preparing the deceased for burial?

The Egyptians

Why did Ancient Greeks dust their bodies in fine sand after bathing in olive oil?

To regulate body temperature and protect themselves from the sun

During which historical period did women shave their eyebrows and hairline to give a look of greater intelligence?

The Renaissance Era

What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?

Anatomy is the study of human body structures, while physiology is the study of the functions and activities performed by those structures

Which bone forms the cheekbones?

Zygomatic bone

Which bone joins all of the bones of the cranium together?

Sphenoid bone

What is the medical term for hives?

Urticaria

What type of melanin produces red and yellow colors?

Pheomelanin

From which natural sources are the enzymes bromelain and papain derived?

Bromelain is derived from pineapple and papain is derived from papaya

Which vitamin is known to help reduce dark circles around the eyes?

Vitamin K

What are the six most common Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)?

Glycolic, lactic, tartaric, malic, mandelic, and citric acids

What is a gommage mask?

A roll-off mask that combines an enzyme and mechanical exfoliation

What is the medical term for a wrinkle?

Rhytid

What is miliaria rubra?

An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, also known as prickly heat

What is basal cell carcinoma?

The most common and least severe type of skin cancer, often appearing as light pearly nodules, sores, or reddish patches

What is malignant melanoma?

The most serious form of skin cancer, characterized by black or dark patches that are uneven, jagged, or raised

What are the two most important laws pertaining to cosmetic sales in the United States?

The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C) and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA)

What does the acronym INCI stand for?

International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient

What is the complementary color to orange on the color wheel?

Blue

What is the complementary color to red on the color wheel?

Green

What chemical reaction transforms sebum into soap during desincrustation?

Saponification