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CALIFORNIA ESTHETICIAN STATE BOARD EXAM STUDY GUIDE|QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT WELL DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST UPDATE!!!!!2026|GUARANTEED PASS|GRADED A+|VERIFIED

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CALIFORNIA ESTHETICIAN STATE BOARD EXAM STUDY GUIDE|QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT WELL DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST UPDATE!!!!!2026|GUARANTEED PASS|GRADED A+|VERIFIED

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Esthetics
Course
Esthetics

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Used towels may be laundered by either a commercial laundry or in the salon. If laundered
in the salon, the water temperature must be ________ for at least _______ minutes during
either the wash or rinse cycle - ANSWER 160 degrees for 25 minutes



Clean towels are to be - ANSWER Placed in a closed cabinet



Once towel has been used, it must be - ANSWER Placed in a closed receptacle



Milia is a disorder of the - ANSWER Sebaceous gland



A client has some brown patches on their cheeks, you should - ANSWER Proceed with
facial



When giving a facial, you can utilize all of these treatments except -
ANSWER Extractions with a lancet



The oil glands are located in the - ANSWER Dermis



The sensory nerves are located in the - ANSWER Brain & spinal cord



The medical term for itching is - ANSWER Pruritus



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,If the symptom of a disorder is itching, it would be classified as a/an -
ANSWER Subjective symptom



A small, discolored spot or patch that is neither raised nor sunken is called a -
ANSWER Macule



Scabies is a vector whose origin is - ANSWER Animal



Quaternary Ammonium Compounds are used as a/an - ANSWER Disinfectant



A chemical agent used to disinfect must be able to kill - ANSWER Bacteria, Fungus,
Virus



Healthy skin is described as being - ANSWER Slightly acid, slightly flexible, & slightly
moist



The outer most layer of the skin is called the - ANSWER Cuticle layer



The epidermis consists of - ANSWER Four layers



Melanin is - ANSWER A color pigment



Sudoriferous glands help regulate - ANSWER Body temperature



The layer of skin that provides strength, form and flexibility is the - ANSWER Dermis




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,The nerves that respond to heat, pressure, pain, heat and cold are called -
ANSWER Sensory nerves



Afferent nerves are called - ANSWER Sensory nerves



The insertion of a muscle is - ANSWER The movable portion



The massage movement that is most beneficial for oil skin is - ANSWER Petrissage



What would be added to a mask to produce a soothing effect? - ANSWER Chamomile



An essential oil used for its healing qualities is - ANSWER Chamomile



An essential oil used for its sedating qualities is - ANSWER Chamomile



An essential oil used for its moisturizing qualities is - ANSWER Rose



An essential oil used for its astringent qualities is - ANSWER Witch hazel



An essential oil used for its lymph drainage benefits is - ANSWER Lemongrass



An essential oil used for its stimulating qualities is - ANSWER Eucalyptus



Which mask would be least likely to produce claustrophobia? - ANSWER Jelly



The purpose for recommending home care - ANSWER Increase productivity and
income, help client choose the best products, and to help insure treatment results



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, One which skin conditions would you not use the electric brushes? - ANSWER Acne,
couperose, & rosacea



Rhinoplasty is plastic surgery on the - ANSWER Nose



If a client has had mandibular reconstruction, you avoid a massage on the -
ANSWER Chin



One of these must be performed by a dermatologist - ANSWER Dermabrasion



If a client has had blepharoplasty, you would avoid a massage on the - ANSWER Eyes



If a client has had a recent rhytidectomy, you would avoid a massage on the -
ANSWER Complete face



The disinfectant used in a salon must be registered by the - ANSWER EPA



The disinfectant container must - ANSWER Hold enough solution to immerse
implements, be plastic, glass, or aluminum, and remain covered



To dispose of alcohol you should - ANSWER Treat as a hazardous waste



Anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-viral describe - ANSWER An EPA registered disinfectant



The purpose of the lid on the disinfectant is to - ANSWER Prevent contamination



The disinfectant solution is to be changed - ANSWER When it is visibly cloudy or dirty


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