NIC Esthetics Practice Exam| 102 questions| with complete solutions

horny layer CORRECT ANSWERS: The outermost layer of the skin that protects it from the environment. Also known as the stratum corneum. Composed of corneocytes. Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals 2013, 11th edition, pg. 234 Extraction CORRECT ANSWERS: the portion of the facial that would involve the physical removal of visibly clogged pores Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals 2013, 11th edition, pg. 391 steamer CORRECT ANSWERS: piece of electrical facial equipment used to soften comedones for easy extraction Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals 2013, 11th edition, pg. 454 modeling/modelage mask CORRECT ANSWERS: changes consistency before and after application. is typically mixed with water, applied, and removed by lifting from the skin once hardened. Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals 2013, 11th edition, pg. 338-339 emollient CORRECT ANSWERS: prevents moisture loss by forming a protective barrier over the skin. includes plant and vegetable oils. Salon fundamentals esthetics- a resource for your skin care career 2007, 11th printing, 2nd edition, august 2013, pg. 237 which ingredient is a type of emollient? (a) palm oil (b) glycerin (c) stearic acid (d) sodium lauryl sulfate CORRECT ANSWERS: (a) palm oil is a type of emollient. prevents moisture loss by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Salon fundamentals esthetics- a resource for your skin care career 2007, 11th printing, 2nd edition, august 2013, pg. 237 what action should the practitioner take if pediculosis is present on the scalp of the client? (a) wear gloves