QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What type of cleanser is used to de-grease the skin prior to a chemical exfoliation procedure?
** Answ** gel
Which statement below describes the use of chemical solutions to dissolve or reduce dead skin
cells and desmosomes, promote cell turnover and induce desquamation of the stratum corneum?
** Answ** chemical exfoliation
Superficial and light peels impact the: ** Answ** skin up to 0.1 mm (.0040") of the
epidermis
Superficial chemical peels are capable of affecting: ** Answ** only the epidermis
Which of the following treatments would most likely require an esthetician to work under
medical professional supervision? ** Answ** TCA chemical peel
Which of the following acids is an example of a deep chemical peel? ** Answ** Phenol
The effectiveness of an acid peel is related to all of the following components EXCEPT: **
Answ** irritation level
Which common AHA can penetrate into the epidermis more effectively because it has the
smallest molecular size? ** Answ** glycolic
Which type of exfoliant acid is lipophilic and penetrates the sebaceous material in the hair
follicle, causing exfoliation? ** Answ** salicylic