Esthetics - CA State Board Exam

In what direction do you perform lymphatic drainage? - Answer- In the direction of lymph flow What skin treatment can lemon be used for? - Answer- Bleaching If you notice leucoderma on a client you should? - Answer- Continue the treatment What is the technical term for freckles? - Answer- Lentigenes What procedures should you apply if irritation appears after a glycolic peel? - Answer- Neutralize with an alkaline solution What type of massage would you perform on skin that is aging and losing its elasticity? - Answer- Effleurage How soon after using a depilatory can you wax? - Answer- 4 weeks Hardened sebum trapped in the follicle is a ____? - Answer- Comedone Changing ice into water is what kind of change? - Answer- Physical A condition NOT indicated for reflexology. - Answer- Diabetes Black skin is more prone to ____? - Answer- Hyperpigmentation Disincrustation solution is acidic or alkaline? - Answer- Alkaline (slightly) What layer are the appocrine glands found? - Answer- Dermis What does the sudoriferous glands excrete? - Answer- Lactic acid, urea, water What kind of bacteria is in the puss of blemishes? - Answer- Staphylococcus What is the role of a silicone product? - Answer- Prevents water from escaping the skin How does Titanium Dioxide work to protect from the sun? - Answer- It reflects the light What causes the most allergic reaction? - Answer- Coloring agents Where is adipose tissue found? - Answer- In the subcutaneus layer