What happens when you apply too much pressure during a facial massage? - answer-
You can damage fibers and elasticity of skin
What color shows under the Wood's Lamp for hyperpigmentation? - answer- Brown
If an esthetician/practitioner leaves a drawer open during a service, what must be done
to maintain sanitation? - answer- Must be cleaned, resanitized, and started over again
Where is the hair root located? - answer- Bottom of the follicle
During a skin analysis, why would the esthetician refer to the Fitzpatrick scale? -
answer- The Fitzpatrick scale is used to measure the type of skin and ability to tolerate
sun exposure
If your client has a marine allergy, what would they be allergic to? - answer- Things from
the ocean
Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of our nation's cosmetics? - answer- FDA
(Food and drug administration)
Where are pathogenic bacteria found? - answer- Everywhere
During the active stage, bacteria grow and... - answer- Reproduces
Give an example of cross contamination - answer- Double dipping
, If there should be an accidental blood spill, what is the next step after stopping the
bleeding? - answer- Clean and apply antiseptic
What is considered the outer layer of a cell? - answer- Cell membrane
What is found in the subcutaneous layer of the skin? - answer- Adipose tissue (fat)
Name the agency who registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United
States. - answer- EPA (Environmental protection agency)
Other than steam, what product would be used to soften the skin? - answer- Enzyme
Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells is known as? - answer-
Hyperkeratosis
When hair is removed from the papilla, how long does it take to grow back to the
surface of the skin? - answer- 4-6 weeks
When you remove hair during the anagen phase, what are the characteristics of the
new hair growing back? - answer- Weaker, lighter, and a little bit thinner and less
course
A raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the
lesion is a _____. - answer- pustule
What type of medication makes you sensitive to the sun? - answer- Photosensitive
medications, other antibiotics
What is the function of the liver? - answer- To remove waste created by digestion
What therapy is used for cellulite? - answer- Endermology
What is Malic Acid derived from? - answer- apples
Are there healing properties in paraffin? - answer- No
What is the reason for paraffin masks? - answer- Warms/opens skin to allow serum or
repair cream to penetrate deeper into tissue.
Who would be the best candidate to receive a paraffin mask? - answer- Mature skin/
dehydrated skin
What type of animal is permitted in a salon? - answer- Only registered service animals
The structures that assist in holding cells together; intercellular connections made of
proteins. - answer- Desmosomes
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