Esthetician State Board Exam |127
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Which of the following results would fall into the sensation category as an effect on skin health?
- Ans no itching, burning or general irritation
One goal of the Decrease phase of a facial treatment is to: - Ans target pigmentation concerns
Maribeth is performing an acne facial on her client with inflamed acne. What should she
do when she gets to the massage step - Ans do not perform
During which phase is the skin ready to receive an infusion of active ingredients to correct the
skin's pH and improve hydration and protection? - Ans balance
What medical condition results in skin that is thinner and more fragile with impaired healing -
Ans diabetes
Desquamation is the shedding, peeling or coming off in scales of which layer of the epidermis?
- Ans stratum corneum
What type of exfoliation uses an abrasive material or device to stimulate removal of the upper
layer of the stratum corneum is known as: - Ans mechanical/physical
, Which touch receptors are responsible for sensations of pressure, vibrations, movement and
texture? - Ans mechanoreceptors
Which of the following terms is the first line of defense in the skin's barrier? - Ans acid mantle
All of the following statements are true about melanocytes EXCEPT: - Ans originate from bone
marrow
When product molecules are absorbed into the skin directly through the corneocytes it
is known as: - Ans transcellular diffusion
The removal of impurities, toxins, pollutants and dead skin cells is known as: - Ans
detoxification
Why do some estheticians prefer the use of sugar wax instead of hard wax? - Ans sugaring is
gentler on the skin.
The removal of impurities, toxins, pollutants and dead skin cells is known as: - Ans
detoxification
What are the two layers of the skin's permeability barrier? - Ans Acid mantle and stratum
corneum
Which sweat gland is inactive until stimulated by hormones? - Ans apocrine
All of the following conditions show signs of sleep deprivation EXCEPT: - Ans increased
cell renewal and repair
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