TEXAS ESTHETICIAN LICENSE VERIFIED EXAM SOLUTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - CURRENT VERSION (2026/2027)
1. The outermost layer of the skin is called the:
A) Dermis
B) Hypodermis
C) Epidermis
D) Subcutaneous layer
✓ Answer: C
2. The deepest layer of the epidermis is the:
A) Stratum corneum
B) Stratum basale
C) Stratum granulosum
D) Stratum spinosum
✓ Answer: B
3. Which cells in the skin produce melanin?
A) Keratinocytes
B) Langerhans cells
C) Merkel cells
D) Melanocytes
✓ Answer: D
4. The protein that makes up most of the epidermis is:
A) Elastin
B) Collagen
C) Keratin
D) Fibrin
✓ Answer: C
5. Which layer of the skin contains hair follicles, sweat glands, and
sebaceous glands?
A) Epidermis
B) Dermis
, C) Stratum corneum
D) Stratum lucidum
✓ Answer: B
6. The subcutaneous layer of the skin is also known as the:
A) Dermis
B) Reticular layer
C) Hypodermis
D) Papillary layer
✓ Answer: C
7. The stratum corneum is composed of:
A) Living cells with nuclei
B) Flat, dead, keratinized cells
C) Melanocytes and keratinocytes
D) Merkel cells
✓ Answer: B
8. What is the function of sebaceous glands?
A) Produce sweat
B) Produce sebum (oil)
C) Regulate body temperature
D) Provide sensation
✓ Answer: B
9. The papillary layer of the dermis contains:
A) Adipose tissue
B) Sebaceous glands
C) Dermal papillae and capillaries
D) Subcutaneous fat
✓ Answer: C
10. Which skin type is characterized by excess oil production?
A) Dry
B) Normal
C) Oily
D) Sensitive
✓ Answer: C
11. The acid mantle of the skin has a pH of approximately:
, A) 7.0–7.5
B) 4.5–5.5
C) 6.0–6.5
D) 8.0–8.5
✓ Answer: B
12. Collagen and elastin fibers are found in the:
A) Epidermis
B) Stratum corneum
C) Dermis
D) Stratum lucidum
✓ Answer: C
13. Which layer of the epidermis is only found in thick skin (palms and
soles)?
A) Stratum spinosum
B) Stratum granulosum
C) Stratum lucidum
D) Stratum basale
✓ Answer: C
14. Sweat glands are also known as:
A) Sebaceous glands
B) Sudoriferous glands
C) Apocrine glands only
D) Eccrine glands only
✓ Answer: B
15. The process by which dead skin cells shed from the skin surface is
called:
A) Mitosis
B) Desquamation
C) Keratinization
D) Melanogenesis
✓ Answer: B
16. A proper facial treatment typically begins with:
A) Extractions
B) Mask application
C) Skin analysis and consultation
, D) Exfoliation
✓ Answer: C
17. During a facial, steam is used to:
A) Dry out the skin
B) Soften follicles and open pores
C) Apply toner
D) Remove makeup
✓ Answer: B
18. What is the purpose of a toner in a facial treatment?
A) Moisturize deeply
B) Remove excess oil and restore pH
C) Provide SPF protection
D) Exfoliate the skin
✓ Answer: B
19. Effleurage is a massage technique that involves:
A) Deep kneading movements
B) Light, gliding strokes
C) Tapping movements
D) Friction movements
✓ Answer: B
20. Which massage movement involves picking up and rolling the tissue?
A) Effleurage
B) Petrissage
C) Tapotement
D) Vibration
✓ Answer: B
21. Tapotement massage movements include:
A) Long gliding strokes
B) Kneading
C) Tapping and percussion
D) Deep friction
✓ Answer: C
22. A contraindication for facial massage is:
A) Oily skin
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - CURRENT VERSION (2026/2027)
1. The outermost layer of the skin is called the:
A) Dermis
B) Hypodermis
C) Epidermis
D) Subcutaneous layer
✓ Answer: C
2. The deepest layer of the epidermis is the:
A) Stratum corneum
B) Stratum basale
C) Stratum granulosum
D) Stratum spinosum
✓ Answer: B
3. Which cells in the skin produce melanin?
A) Keratinocytes
B) Langerhans cells
C) Merkel cells
D) Melanocytes
✓ Answer: D
4. The protein that makes up most of the epidermis is:
A) Elastin
B) Collagen
C) Keratin
D) Fibrin
✓ Answer: C
5. Which layer of the skin contains hair follicles, sweat glands, and
sebaceous glands?
A) Epidermis
B) Dermis
, C) Stratum corneum
D) Stratum lucidum
✓ Answer: B
6. The subcutaneous layer of the skin is also known as the:
A) Dermis
B) Reticular layer
C) Hypodermis
D) Papillary layer
✓ Answer: C
7. The stratum corneum is composed of:
A) Living cells with nuclei
B) Flat, dead, keratinized cells
C) Melanocytes and keratinocytes
D) Merkel cells
✓ Answer: B
8. What is the function of sebaceous glands?
A) Produce sweat
B) Produce sebum (oil)
C) Regulate body temperature
D) Provide sensation
✓ Answer: B
9. The papillary layer of the dermis contains:
A) Adipose tissue
B) Sebaceous glands
C) Dermal papillae and capillaries
D) Subcutaneous fat
✓ Answer: C
10. Which skin type is characterized by excess oil production?
A) Dry
B) Normal
C) Oily
D) Sensitive
✓ Answer: C
11. The acid mantle of the skin has a pH of approximately:
, A) 7.0–7.5
B) 4.5–5.5
C) 6.0–6.5
D) 8.0–8.5
✓ Answer: B
12. Collagen and elastin fibers are found in the:
A) Epidermis
B) Stratum corneum
C) Dermis
D) Stratum lucidum
✓ Answer: C
13. Which layer of the epidermis is only found in thick skin (palms and
soles)?
A) Stratum spinosum
B) Stratum granulosum
C) Stratum lucidum
D) Stratum basale
✓ Answer: C
14. Sweat glands are also known as:
A) Sebaceous glands
B) Sudoriferous glands
C) Apocrine glands only
D) Eccrine glands only
✓ Answer: B
15. The process by which dead skin cells shed from the skin surface is
called:
A) Mitosis
B) Desquamation
C) Keratinization
D) Melanogenesis
✓ Answer: B
16. A proper facial treatment typically begins with:
A) Extractions
B) Mask application
C) Skin analysis and consultation
, D) Exfoliation
✓ Answer: C
17. During a facial, steam is used to:
A) Dry out the skin
B) Soften follicles and open pores
C) Apply toner
D) Remove makeup
✓ Answer: B
18. What is the purpose of a toner in a facial treatment?
A) Moisturize deeply
B) Remove excess oil and restore pH
C) Provide SPF protection
D) Exfoliate the skin
✓ Answer: B
19. Effleurage is a massage technique that involves:
A) Deep kneading movements
B) Light, gliding strokes
C) Tapping movements
D) Friction movements
✓ Answer: B
20. Which massage movement involves picking up and rolling the tissue?
A) Effleurage
B) Petrissage
C) Tapotement
D) Vibration
✓ Answer: B
21. Tapotement massage movements include:
A) Long gliding strokes
B) Kneading
C) Tapping and percussion
D) Deep friction
✓ Answer: C
22. A contraindication for facial massage is:
A) Oily skin
