Master Esthetics Exams Practice Set 1 | Questions
with Correct Answers | Latest 2026
What is a property of ketone?
promotes tissue and cell formation
Thermal relaxation time is
the amount of time necessary for a chromophore to lose 50% of the heat produced by a laser
What regulatory agency determines who can use a specific type of radiation-emitting
electronic device?
the state regulatory agency
Define antigen
a foreign substance recognized by the immune system as an invader
Define specially denatured
making alcohol unsuitable for drinking, by adding bitter agents to prevent ingestion
Emulsion cleaners are
non-foaming milk or cream type cleansers; good for dry skin types
Superfatted soaps are
cleansing agents with fats added; sodium tallowate, sodium oleate, sodium cocate, and sodium
stearate
Astringent vs. Toner
,Alcohol based (for oily skin) vs. humectant based (for dry skin)
What are Natural Moisturizing Factors? (NMF)
natural humectants and lipids found in the intercellular cement; ex. Sodium PCA
Emollients
lay on the surface of the skin and prevent TEWL. ex. Lanolin and mineral oil
What is often used as an alternative to fatty-type emollients?
Silicones
What effect can the lens in the eye have on laser's energy?
magnify its intensity by as much as 100,000 times
Most laser eyewear has an optical density of ____ for visible and infrared wavelengths
4 to 8
What is the average surface coverage per treatment when using a Fraxel laser to treat
photo-aging or acne scarring?
20%
What is the main factor to consider when determining whether photomechanical laser
therapy is appropriate for a client?
Client's tendency for wound healing
What are Q-switched lasers commonly used for?
treating pigmented lesions
,How many calories are in one gram of alcohol
7
What can a deficiency of vitamin A cause?
dry, cracked skin
What vitamin is essential for the formation of collagen protein?
Vitamin C
What does a lack of serotonin cause?
negative moods
What are AGEs
Advanced Glycation Endproducts;
-oxidants found in most of our food today (mainly processed/packaged) and cause our bodies to
corrode/age faster. Toxic compounds our bodies don't readily fight
Where do minor minor breakouts that mark the beginning of teenage acne, typically
appear?
Nose
The three hair growth stages are:
1. Anagen (perfect time to wx!)
2. Catogen
3. Telogen
, What is Trichology?
Study of hair and its diseases
The hair found on a fetus is extremely soft and called
Lanugo
Define Hypertrichosis
Excessive hair growth in places where hair doesn't normally grow
Terminal hair vs. Vellus hair
thick, permanent hair vs. thin, barely seen hair (like the hair on our face)
Define Electrolysis
Only true form of permanent hair removal (with lasers)
What is depilatory
Using a caustic alkaline substance to dissolve hair on the surface (ex. Nair)
For waxing to be effective, hair needs to be
1/4 to 1/2 inches long
What is folliculitis barbae?
ingrown hair
Two kinds of wax are:
Hard and soft
with Correct Answers | Latest 2026
What is a property of ketone?
promotes tissue and cell formation
Thermal relaxation time is
the amount of time necessary for a chromophore to lose 50% of the heat produced by a laser
What regulatory agency determines who can use a specific type of radiation-emitting
electronic device?
the state regulatory agency
Define antigen
a foreign substance recognized by the immune system as an invader
Define specially denatured
making alcohol unsuitable for drinking, by adding bitter agents to prevent ingestion
Emulsion cleaners are
non-foaming milk or cream type cleansers; good for dry skin types
Superfatted soaps are
cleansing agents with fats added; sodium tallowate, sodium oleate, sodium cocate, and sodium
stearate
Astringent vs. Toner
,Alcohol based (for oily skin) vs. humectant based (for dry skin)
What are Natural Moisturizing Factors? (NMF)
natural humectants and lipids found in the intercellular cement; ex. Sodium PCA
Emollients
lay on the surface of the skin and prevent TEWL. ex. Lanolin and mineral oil
What is often used as an alternative to fatty-type emollients?
Silicones
What effect can the lens in the eye have on laser's energy?
magnify its intensity by as much as 100,000 times
Most laser eyewear has an optical density of ____ for visible and infrared wavelengths
4 to 8
What is the average surface coverage per treatment when using a Fraxel laser to treat
photo-aging or acne scarring?
20%
What is the main factor to consider when determining whether photomechanical laser
therapy is appropriate for a client?
Client's tendency for wound healing
What are Q-switched lasers commonly used for?
treating pigmented lesions
,How many calories are in one gram of alcohol
7
What can a deficiency of vitamin A cause?
dry, cracked skin
What vitamin is essential for the formation of collagen protein?
Vitamin C
What does a lack of serotonin cause?
negative moods
What are AGEs
Advanced Glycation Endproducts;
-oxidants found in most of our food today (mainly processed/packaged) and cause our bodies to
corrode/age faster. Toxic compounds our bodies don't readily fight
Where do minor minor breakouts that mark the beginning of teenage acne, typically
appear?
Nose
The three hair growth stages are:
1. Anagen (perfect time to wx!)
2. Catogen
3. Telogen
, What is Trichology?
Study of hair and its diseases
The hair found on a fetus is extremely soft and called
Lanugo
Define Hypertrichosis
Excessive hair growth in places where hair doesn't normally grow
Terminal hair vs. Vellus hair
thick, permanent hair vs. thin, barely seen hair (like the hair on our face)
Define Electrolysis
Only true form of permanent hair removal (with lasers)
What is depilatory
Using a caustic alkaline substance to dissolve hair on the surface (ex. Nair)
For waxing to be effective, hair needs to be
1/4 to 1/2 inches long
What is folliculitis barbae?
ingrown hair
Two kinds of wax are:
Hard and soft
