Esthetics Oregon State Board Exam Study Guide
Latest Update 2025-2026 150 Questions and
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A pH of less than what is not recommended for salon peels? - CORRECT ANSWER: 3
Accutane - CORRECT ANSWER: Can cause severe dryness, birth defects, other health
problems, possible depression
Acne - CORRECT ANSWER: A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous
glands characterized by comedones and blemishes.
Acne excoriee - CORRECT ANSWER: A disorder where client purposely scrape off
acne lesions, causing scarring and discoloration.
Alipidic - CORRECT ANSWER: skin lacks oil (lipids) dry skin does not produce enough
oil.
Allergies to red dyes in products and nickel in jewelry are - CORRECT ANSWER:
common.
Always massage in what order? - CORRECT ANSWER: From insertion to origin. (The
insertion is the portion of the muscle at the more movable attachment where it is
attached to another muscles or to a movable bone or joint and the origin is the portion of
the muscle at the fixed attachment to an immovable section of the skeleton)
An estheticians massage services are limited to what areas - CORRECT ANSWER: the
face, neck, shoulders, and décolleté
Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER: One called microorganisms that have both plant and
animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless
,Bacterias in the follicles are - CORRECT ANSWER: anaerobic, this means bacteria
cannot live in the presence of oxygen.
Basal cell carcinoma - CORRECT ANSWER: The most common and least severe type
of carcinoma. Typical characteristics include open sores, reddish patches, or a smooth
growth with an elevated border.
Beneficial ingredients for mature or sensitive skin are? - CORRECT ANSWER: Aloe
Vera
Benefits of massage - CORRECT ANSWER: Relaxes the client and the facial muscles,
stimulates blood and lymph circulation, improves overall metabolism and activates
sluggish skin, helps muscle tone, helps cleanse the skin of impurities and softens
sebum, helps slough off dead skin cells, reduces puffiness and sinus congestion, helps
product absorption, relieves muscle tension and pain, provides a sense of physiological
and psychological well being.
Bromhidrosis - CORRECT ANSWER: Foul smelling perspiration usually in the armpits
or on the feet.
Bulla - CORRECT ANSWER: A large blister containing watery fluid.
Cake makeup - CORRECT ANSWER: Aka pancake makeup is a heavy cream
foundation. Is used for theater, film, and video applications
Causes of acne: - CORRECT ANSWER: Genetics/hereditary, clogged follicles, bacteria,
triggers include hormones, stress, cosmetics, skin care products & food
Cell turn over rate is - CORRECT ANSWER: the rate of cell mitosis and migration from
the dermis to the epidermis
, Cheek color is available in - CORRECT ANSWER: Cream, liquid, dry, or loose powder
form. Powder blush is the most common.
Classic Swedish massage movements include - CORRECT ANSWER: effleurage,
petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration.
Client consultation - CORRECT ANSWER: verbal communication that determines the
desired results. The single most important part of any service. A consultation should be
performed to some degree as a part of every single service and salon visit.
Client records - CORRECT ANSWER: Keeping a method of taking personal notes that
helps the esthetician to remember important data and serve the clients needs better.
Need to be on file for at least 2 years.
Closer comedo - CORRECT ANSWER: Forms when the openings of the follicles are
blocked with debris and white cells. Also referred to as a whitehead but should not be
confused with the more hardened white type of papules called milia.
Comedo - CORRECT ANSWER: A noninflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other
debris inside follicles.
Contact dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER: An inflammatory skin condition caused by an
allergic reaction from contact with a substance or chemical.
Cyst - CORRECT ANSWER: A closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid,
infection, or other matter above or below the skin.
Dehydrated skin can be caused by internal and external factors such as - CORRECT
ANSWER: medications, coffee, alcohol, sun, over-exfoliation and harsh products
Latest Update 2025-2026 150 Questions and
100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
A pH of less than what is not recommended for salon peels? - CORRECT ANSWER: 3
Accutane - CORRECT ANSWER: Can cause severe dryness, birth defects, other health
problems, possible depression
Acne - CORRECT ANSWER: A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous
glands characterized by comedones and blemishes.
Acne excoriee - CORRECT ANSWER: A disorder where client purposely scrape off
acne lesions, causing scarring and discoloration.
Alipidic - CORRECT ANSWER: skin lacks oil (lipids) dry skin does not produce enough
oil.
Allergies to red dyes in products and nickel in jewelry are - CORRECT ANSWER:
common.
Always massage in what order? - CORRECT ANSWER: From insertion to origin. (The
insertion is the portion of the muscle at the more movable attachment where it is
attached to another muscles or to a movable bone or joint and the origin is the portion of
the muscle at the fixed attachment to an immovable section of the skeleton)
An estheticians massage services are limited to what areas - CORRECT ANSWER: the
face, neck, shoulders, and décolleté
Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER: One called microorganisms that have both plant and
animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless
,Bacterias in the follicles are - CORRECT ANSWER: anaerobic, this means bacteria
cannot live in the presence of oxygen.
Basal cell carcinoma - CORRECT ANSWER: The most common and least severe type
of carcinoma. Typical characteristics include open sores, reddish patches, or a smooth
growth with an elevated border.
Beneficial ingredients for mature or sensitive skin are? - CORRECT ANSWER: Aloe
Vera
Benefits of massage - CORRECT ANSWER: Relaxes the client and the facial muscles,
stimulates blood and lymph circulation, improves overall metabolism and activates
sluggish skin, helps muscle tone, helps cleanse the skin of impurities and softens
sebum, helps slough off dead skin cells, reduces puffiness and sinus congestion, helps
product absorption, relieves muscle tension and pain, provides a sense of physiological
and psychological well being.
Bromhidrosis - CORRECT ANSWER: Foul smelling perspiration usually in the armpits
or on the feet.
Bulla - CORRECT ANSWER: A large blister containing watery fluid.
Cake makeup - CORRECT ANSWER: Aka pancake makeup is a heavy cream
foundation. Is used for theater, film, and video applications
Causes of acne: - CORRECT ANSWER: Genetics/hereditary, clogged follicles, bacteria,
triggers include hormones, stress, cosmetics, skin care products & food
Cell turn over rate is - CORRECT ANSWER: the rate of cell mitosis and migration from
the dermis to the epidermis
, Cheek color is available in - CORRECT ANSWER: Cream, liquid, dry, or loose powder
form. Powder blush is the most common.
Classic Swedish massage movements include - CORRECT ANSWER: effleurage,
petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration.
Client consultation - CORRECT ANSWER: verbal communication that determines the
desired results. The single most important part of any service. A consultation should be
performed to some degree as a part of every single service and salon visit.
Client records - CORRECT ANSWER: Keeping a method of taking personal notes that
helps the esthetician to remember important data and serve the clients needs better.
Need to be on file for at least 2 years.
Closer comedo - CORRECT ANSWER: Forms when the openings of the follicles are
blocked with debris and white cells. Also referred to as a whitehead but should not be
confused with the more hardened white type of papules called milia.
Comedo - CORRECT ANSWER: A noninflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other
debris inside follicles.
Contact dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER: An inflammatory skin condition caused by an
allergic reaction from contact with a substance or chemical.
Cyst - CORRECT ANSWER: A closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid,
infection, or other matter above or below the skin.
Dehydrated skin can be caused by internal and external factors such as - CORRECT
ANSWER: medications, coffee, alcohol, sun, over-exfoliation and harsh products
