NYS Esthetics 301-400 Questions and Answers Rated A+

NYS Esthetics 301-400 Questions and Answers Rated A+ Specific gravity the relative density of a substance is also known as The pH of the skins acid mantle ranges from: 5-6 Humectants Ingredients in cosmetic products that function to help moisturize Binders Substances such as glycerin that bind, or hold products together Sodium bicarbonate is also known as: baking soda Witch hazel An ingredient that is an herb which in a solution of alcohol and water is commonly used as an astringent Ampere "amp" The name of an instrument used to measure the rate of flow of an electrical current Volt Unit of electric pressure Galvanic The machine that introduces water-soluble products into the skin during a facial. Constant low level and direct electrical current What substances are good electrical insulators? rubber, silk, wood, glass, and cement before analyzing a patients skin, it is important to first: remove makeup When making an application during a facial procedure, it should begin at the clients: neck Glycerin Facial ingredient used for its moisturizing benefits Disincrustation is formulated to: remain on the surface of the skin During a facial treatment, the positive pole of the galvanic current machine may be used on the skin to: decrease redness caused by mild acne or produce an acid reaction Normal healthy skin appears ___ when viewed under the Wood's lamp blue - white Which type of light rays is used in a salon to heat and relax the skin? infra-red Ammeter electrical device that measures strength of an electrical current Milliampere The electrical current used for facials Conductor substances that readily transmit electrical current fuse/circuit breaker Safety device that prevents the overheating of an electrical wire Watts Measurement of how much electric energy is being used in one second, unit of electrical strength Faradic The name of the alternating interrupting electric current used for certain facial treatments that produce a mechanical reaction without a chemical effect What is a good electric insulator? rubber round eye pads are made using pieces of cotton of what approximate size? 2.5 x 2.5 Iontophoresis facial treatment process that softens and liquifies accumulations of the sebum in the follicles During a facial treatment, the negative pole of the galvanic current machine may be used on the skin to: force disincrustation lotion into the skin, stimulate nerves, soften tissues after the facial treatment, the positive pole of the galvanic machine may be used to sooth nerves Dehydrated skin appears as what color when examined under a Woods lamp? light violet when using a facial vaporizer during a facial treatment , the vapor should be set approximately how many inches from the skin? 16-18 inches An inferred lamp should never be used to treat what type of skin? Couperrose When using a galvanic current machine, in order for ionization or iontophoresis to work properly, the cream or lotion applied must be: water soluble Which electrode is used in circular motions on the face and neck? Mushroom Oily areas of the face appears as what color under a Woods lamp? yellow The spray machine that carries plan extracts, herbal teas, skin fresheners, and astringents to the face in a very fine mist is called what? Pulverizer Electrode The name of an electrical device that serves as a conductor and applicator of electricity to certain areas of the body High frequency current used for facial treatments characterized by high rates of oscillation is known as: Tesla current wax masks are generally beneficial to which skin type? dry/dehydrated The basic massage movement that consists of light continuous movement applied to the skin in a smooth and rhythmic manner is known as: effleurage The basic massage movement that consists of slapping and hacking is known as: tapotment The doctor jaqcuet movement is a form of what basic massage stroke? petrissage While performing the effleurage movement over large surfaces of the body, it is appropriate to use the: palms The basic massage movement that consists of a kneading movement in which the skin is grasped between the thumb and the forefinger is known as: petrissage percussion uses which type of the following types of massage movement? tapping A form of therapeutic massage that is confirmed to the manipulation of the hands and feet is: reflexology the basic massage movement that maintains pressure on the skin while the fingers and palms are moved over the underlying structure is known as: friction what massage movement is most noted for its soothing and relaxing effects? effleurage what massage movement should be used sparingly and never for more than a few seconds on any one spot? vibration the basic massage movement that consists of tapping, slapping, and hacking is known as: percussion When performing effleurage massage movement over small surfaces of the body, it is appropriate to use the cushions of the fingertips The basic massage movement that has the most marker influence on the circulation and glandular activities on the skin: petrissage another name for percussion massage is; tapotment what is not a method of epilation? shaving what describes the procedure for applying and removing soft wax to the legs? epilation The term epilation means: the process of breaking/removing hair from the follicle what method of hair removal destroys the hair papilla? electrolysis What is an example of a tertiary color? blue-violet, red-orange Having a low color value or the darkness of a color is known as the color's: value What is considered a cool color? blue undertone: blue's, greens, violets, blue-red's Olive skinned tones have an underlying tone: gold/yellow, orange/red the main purpose of applying face powder is to: Set foundation What is an example of a secondary color? orange, green, violet The brightness and dullness of a color is known as a colors: intensity What is general considered a warm color? having yellow undertones (range from yellow and cold to oranges) neutral skin tones have an underlying tone of cool and or warm What is a secondary color? a combination of two primary colors when using the ideal oval face as a guid the distance between the eyes is equal to the width of; the nose The makeup chair should never be tilted beyond what degree? 45 degrees Artistically ideal proportions and features in what face shape are using to form the basis for corrective make up application? oval Make up should not be applied to a client whose is lying down because when reclined, the client's face appears? flatter The use of a darker foundation on the neck than the use on the face will make the neck appear? thinner The light foundation when applied down the center of the nose will make the nose appear filler and thicker