Massachusetts State Board Esthetics
Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
Keratin - Correct answer-Skin
Keratinization - Correct answer-Hardening of the skin
Emollient - Correct answer-Oils
Modeling mask - Correct answer-Mixed with water, dries, hardens like rubber and
peels off in one piece.
Couperose - Correct answer-Dilated capillaries most often found on cheek/nose
Lipids - Correct answer-Intercellular cement
Antiseptic - Correct answer-Assists in preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin
Astringent - Correct answer-Cleanses the skin and returns oily skin to a normal ph
Toner - Correct answer-Cleanses the skin and returns normal and dry skin to a
normal ph.
Chloasma - Correct answer-Pregnancy mask
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, Dermatologist - Correct answer-Physician specializing in diagnosing and treating
diseases of the skin and nails.
Neroli benefits - Correct answer-Antiseptic, soothing, effective in treating oily and
acne skin
Affusion therapy - Correct answer-Balneotherapy, jet blitz, Vichy shower
Bacterial infection - Correct answer-Type of post operative complication that
develops when microbes invade an injured, open or wounded part of the body.
Mitosis - Correct answer-Process in which human cells reproduce by dividing in
half.
Reflexology contraindications - Correct answer-Arthritis, pregnancy and
osteoporosis
Skull - Correct answer-Facial skeleton that encloses and protects the brain.
Extraction in aromatherapy - Correct answer-Method of extracting essential oils
from raw plant materials used a chemical solvent to leach the aromatic component.
Chemical peel - Correct answer-Use of chemical solutions to exfoliate the surface
of the skin.
Anabolism - Correct answer-Phase of metabolism in which larger molocules build
up from smaller ones
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Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
Keratin - Correct answer-Skin
Keratinization - Correct answer-Hardening of the skin
Emollient - Correct answer-Oils
Modeling mask - Correct answer-Mixed with water, dries, hardens like rubber and
peels off in one piece.
Couperose - Correct answer-Dilated capillaries most often found on cheek/nose
Lipids - Correct answer-Intercellular cement
Antiseptic - Correct answer-Assists in preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin
Astringent - Correct answer-Cleanses the skin and returns oily skin to a normal ph
Toner - Correct answer-Cleanses the skin and returns normal and dry skin to a
normal ph.
Chloasma - Correct answer-Pregnancy mask
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, Dermatologist - Correct answer-Physician specializing in diagnosing and treating
diseases of the skin and nails.
Neroli benefits - Correct answer-Antiseptic, soothing, effective in treating oily and
acne skin
Affusion therapy - Correct answer-Balneotherapy, jet blitz, Vichy shower
Bacterial infection - Correct answer-Type of post operative complication that
develops when microbes invade an injured, open or wounded part of the body.
Mitosis - Correct answer-Process in which human cells reproduce by dividing in
half.
Reflexology contraindications - Correct answer-Arthritis, pregnancy and
osteoporosis
Skull - Correct answer-Facial skeleton that encloses and protects the brain.
Extraction in aromatherapy - Correct answer-Method of extracting essential oils
from raw plant materials used a chemical solvent to leach the aromatic component.
Chemical peel - Correct answer-Use of chemical solutions to exfoliate the surface
of the skin.
Anabolism - Correct answer-Phase of metabolism in which larger molocules build
up from smaller ones
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