TEXAS ESTHETICIAN WRITTEN STATE
BOARD EXAMPREP ELITE REVIEW WITH
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026
• What is the most important reason for the regular use of hygiene in the
spa? Answer: It avoids the spread of infection
• Psoriasis appears as: Answer: Scaly red lesions
• What is a beneficial action of a clay mask? Answer: To absorb
impurities
• Muscular tissue may be stimulated by: Answer: A massage
• After removal of a facial mask, what should be used to tone the skin?
Answer: A mild astringent
• What four cell types make up the epidermis, the protective outer layer
of our skin? Answer: Keratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans, and
merkel's cells
• What are sudoriferous glands? Answer: sweat glands
, • What is the function of sebum? Answer: To lubricate the skin
• What is the function of sweat? Answer: To cool the skin
• What are sebaceous glands? Answer: Oil glands
• Skin is the body's largest organ--how many functions does it perform?
Answer: 6 functions
• What are the six functions of skin? Answer: 1) Protection
2) Sensation
3) Temperature regulation
4) Excretion
5) Secretion
6) Absorption
• Self beautification has its origins in? Answer: Ancient cultures, when it
was often allied with the practice of medicine
• Henna: Answer: Is obtained from the powdered leaves and shoots of
the mignonette tree
• The first modern cosmetic compound: Answer: Cold cream
BOARD EXAMPREP ELITE REVIEW WITH
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026
• What is the most important reason for the regular use of hygiene in the
spa? Answer: It avoids the spread of infection
• Psoriasis appears as: Answer: Scaly red lesions
• What is a beneficial action of a clay mask? Answer: To absorb
impurities
• Muscular tissue may be stimulated by: Answer: A massage
• After removal of a facial mask, what should be used to tone the skin?
Answer: A mild astringent
• What four cell types make up the epidermis, the protective outer layer
of our skin? Answer: Keratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans, and
merkel's cells
• What are sudoriferous glands? Answer: sweat glands
, • What is the function of sebum? Answer: To lubricate the skin
• What is the function of sweat? Answer: To cool the skin
• What are sebaceous glands? Answer: Oil glands
• Skin is the body's largest organ--how many functions does it perform?
Answer: 6 functions
• What are the six functions of skin? Answer: 1) Protection
2) Sensation
3) Temperature regulation
4) Excretion
5) Secretion
6) Absorption
• Self beautification has its origins in? Answer: Ancient cultures, when it
was often allied with the practice of medicine
• Henna: Answer: Is obtained from the powdered leaves and shoots of
the mignonette tree
• The first modern cosmetic compound: Answer: Cold cream
