NYS Esthetics 301-400
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Tested) with
Verified Answers Graded A+
Specific gravity - Answer: the relative density of a substance is also known as
The pH of the skins acid mantle ranges from: - Answer: 5-6
Humectants - Answer: Ingredients in cosmetic products that function to help moisturize
Binders - Answer: Substances such as glycerin that bind, or hold products together
Sodium bicarbonate is also known as: - Answer: baking soda
Witch hazel - Answer: An ingredient that is an herb which in a solution of alcohol and water is
commonly used as an astringent
Ampere "amp" - Answer: The name of an instrument used to measure the rate of flow of an
electrical current
Volt - Answer: Unit of electric pressure
, Galvanic - Answer: 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? - Answer: rubber, silk, wood, glass, and cement
before analyzing a patients skin, it is important to first: - Answer: remove makeup
When making an application during a facial procedure, it should begin at the clients: - Answer:
neck
Glycerin - Answer: Facial ingredient used for its moisturizing benefits
Disincrustation is formulated to: - Answer: 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: - Answer: decrease redness caused by mild acne or produce an acid reaction
Normal healthy skin appears ___ when viewed under the Wood's lamp - Answer: blue - white
Which type of light rays is used in a salon to heat and relax the skin? - Answer: infra-red
Ammeter - Answer: electrical device that measures strength of an electrical current
Milliampere - Answer: The electrical current used for facials
Conductor - Answer: substances that readily transmit electrical current
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Tested) with
Verified Answers Graded A+
Specific gravity - Answer: the relative density of a substance is also known as
The pH of the skins acid mantle ranges from: - Answer: 5-6
Humectants - Answer: Ingredients in cosmetic products that function to help moisturize
Binders - Answer: Substances such as glycerin that bind, or hold products together
Sodium bicarbonate is also known as: - Answer: baking soda
Witch hazel - Answer: An ingredient that is an herb which in a solution of alcohol and water is
commonly used as an astringent
Ampere "amp" - Answer: The name of an instrument used to measure the rate of flow of an
electrical current
Volt - Answer: Unit of electric pressure
, Galvanic - Answer: 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? - Answer: rubber, silk, wood, glass, and cement
before analyzing a patients skin, it is important to first: - Answer: remove makeup
When making an application during a facial procedure, it should begin at the clients: - Answer:
neck
Glycerin - Answer: Facial ingredient used for its moisturizing benefits
Disincrustation is formulated to: - Answer: 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: - Answer: decrease redness caused by mild acne or produce an acid reaction
Normal healthy skin appears ___ when viewed under the Wood's lamp - Answer: blue - white
Which type of light rays is used in a salon to heat and relax the skin? - Answer: infra-red
Ammeter - Answer: electrical device that measures strength of an electrical current
Milliampere - Answer: The electrical current used for facials
Conductor - Answer: substances that readily transmit electrical current
