| Question | Answer |
| Which of the following conditions is a disorder in which follicles become clogged, resulting in infection with redness and inflammation | acne |
| Salon AHA exfoliants, or peels, typically contain what concentration of AHA? | 20 to 30 percent |
| A(n) ____________ mask is melted to a little more than body temperature before application. | Paraffin wax |
| Oily or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin are: | Emollients |
| A(n) _____ is a product used to remove excess dead cells from the skin surface. | exfoliant |
| A preservative treatment does NOT: | Correct a facial condition such as dryness |
| A _________point is the area over a muscle where pressure or stimulation cause a contraction. | Motor |
| When performing facial treatments, you should do all of the following EXCEPT: | Discourage the client from asking questions as you work |
| Cleansing milks are: | non-foaming |
| When using galvanic current, the electrode that is applied directly to the client's skin is the ___________ electrode. | Active |
| When determining a skin type, the presence of obvious pores indicates areas of ______ skin. | oily |
| Which type of massage involves a deep rubbing massage movement where pressure is applied while moving over an underlying structure | Friction |
| Products used to physically remove dead cell build up are called: | Mechanical Exfollients |
| The ___________ is the portion of the muscle at the fixed attachment (to an immovable section of the skeleton) | Origin |
| Moisturizers that contain a broad-spectrum sunscreen protect against________ rays. | UVA and UVB |
| Which type of massage involves light, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms in a slow, rhythmic manner? | Effleurage |
| Skin that is yellowish, within an orange peel texture, is: | oily |
| The difference between closed and open comedones is the: | size of the ostium |
| A(n) _________ contains a higher concentration of ingredients designed to penetrate skin. | Serum |
| What is the technical term for a blackhead: | Open comedo |
| Skin that produces too much sebum will have large pores and may appear: | shiny |
| Pus, that fluid inside a pustule, is largely made up of: | dead white blood cells |
| A sun protection factor (SPF) of _____ or higher is considered to be adequate strength for daily use: | 15 |
| What type of water should be used in most steamers? | Distilled Water |
| Hydrators recommended for use on oily skin types are generally: | lighter weight |
| For the soothing and relaxing effects, every massage should begin and end with : | Effleurage |
| LED treatments are contraindicated for clients with: | Seizure disorders |
| Foaming cleansers are wash-off products that form easily due to presence of: | surfactants |
| Wrinkles around the eyes and jawline or sagging skin is the result of the loss of the skin's: | elasticity |
| A___________mask is an oil-absorbing mask that is often recommended for oily and combination skin. | clay based |
| Couperose skin is indicated by: | Diffuse redness |
| The process that uses galvanic current to enable water-soluble products to penetrate the skin is called: | iontophoresis |
| Which of the following is an enzyme extracted from pineapple? | Bromelain |
| Acne bacteria are anaerobic, which means they cannot survive in the presence of: | oxygen |
| Toners are: | used to balance the skin's PH |
| The direction of massage movements should always be: | from the insertion of the muscle towards its origin |
| A(n) ___________ is an applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the client's skin. | Electrode |
| Dark blotches on the skin caused by sun exposure or hormonal imbalances are known as: | hyperpigmentation |
| When using light tapping movements during a facial massage, you should work from the chin to the: | Earlobe |
| Proper facial and scalp massage does NOT result in: | Stimulation of nerves |
| Dehydrated skin: | Lacks moisture |
| Acne ____ are red pimples that do not have a pus head. | papules |
| Alipidic skin is skin that: | does not produce enough sebum |
| Modelage masks are recommended for clients with: | Mature skin |
| During the skin analysis procedure, cleansing milk is applied to the face using: | upward circular movements |
| The use of isotretinoin, anoral cystic acne medication, causes what side effect? | thinning of the skin |
| Which type of machine uses a glass electrode filled with a gas, such as neon? | High-frequency |
| What color is the plug and cord for an anode on a typical galvanic machine? | Red |
| Steaming the skin helps to: | Soften the tissue |
| As a general rule, how often should normal skin be massaged? | Weekly |
| When providing services for a client with rosacea, you should? | avoid treatments that release heat. |
| Which type of brush should you select when using the brush machine on a client's face? | Small and soft |
| An ampoule is an individual dose of: | Serum |
| A(n) ___________ is a chemical exfoliant that works by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells. | Enzyme Peel |
| Electrotherapy should never be administered to a client who has: | A pacemaker |
| Humectants are ingredients that: | attract water |
| During the skin analysis is procedure, you should remove facial cleanser from the face using ______ movements. | upward and outward |
| If a client with acne prone skin is under medical care, the role of the cosmetologist is to: | Work under the advisement of the client's physician |
| When should vibration be applied? | At the end of the massage |
| The skin suction machine should only be used on _________ skin | Non-inflamed and non-sensitive |
| After the first treatment, you should block out about ______ to explain proper home care for the client. | 30 minutes |
| The client's service record card should contain all of the following info EXCEPT: | The prices paid for products the client has purchased from you. |
| The therapeutic use of essential oils for beauty and health treatment is called: | Aromatherapy |
| Which of the following conditions is indicated by constant or frequent facial blushing? | rosacea |
| The chemical reaction that is produced by modelage masks causes: | An increase in temperature |
| The process of softening and removing hardened sebum stuck in the follicles is called: | Desincrustation |
| If you have to remove your hands from the client's face while performing facial manipulations you should: | Feather them off gently |
| A(n) ________ mask is applied quickly, forms a seal, and dries to a rubberized texture. | Alginate |
| When performing facial massage on male clients, you should: | use downward movements in the beard area |
| Hair follicles that appear like small bumps just underneath the skin surface are: | closed comedones |
| Peeling creams that are rubbed off the skin are called: | Gommages |
| Hacking is a chopping movement performed with the: | Edges of the hand |
| Which type of massage involves a kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing and pressing the tissue? | Petrissage |
| Which type of massage involves short, quick, tapping, slapping and hacking movements. | Tapotement |
| Which of the following is a form of mechanical exfoliator that involves shooting aluminum oxide crystals at the skin? | Micro-dermabrasion |
