MILADY ESTHETICS STATE BOARD
TEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Which type of toner usually has the lowest alcohol content? - Answer-fresheners
Which UV rays are mainly absorbed by the ozone layer? - Answer-UVC
Clients with pacemakers or heart irregularities should avoid: - Answer-electric
treatment
The T-zone is the area made up of: - Answer-the forehead, nose, and chin
For a condition such as hyperpigmentation, visible results: - Answer-can take weeks
or months to appear
Oily skin: - Answer-is prone to blemishes
Compared to UVA rays, UVB rays: - Answer-are stronger
Which of these is a common skin condition seen by estheticians today? - Answer-
adult acne, actinic aging from sun damage, and problems from hormonal
fluctuations.
From the center of the face, if you can see the pore size change from medium to
larger just outside the T-zone on the cheeks next to the nose, this is a _____ skin
type. - Answer-combination
Which type of product works best for combination skin? - Answer-water-based
What has an intrinsic effect on the skin? - Answer-vitamin deficiency
What is the most noticeable symptom of telangiectasis? - Answer-redness
Sagging skin is a sign of? - Answer-poor elasticity
Sunburns and skin cancers are primarily caused by? - Answer-UVB
A person with keratosis has? - Answer-a rough patch of skin
What is the second step in the skin analysis process? - Answer-cleansing the skin
Solar comedones are large blackheads found where? - Answer-around the eyes
Which food is a natural source of antioxidants? - Answer-berries
Skin is considered dry if it? - Answer-does not produce enough oil
, Dehydrated skin can be caused by? - Answer-internal or external factors
On which part of the face would you perform petrissage? - Answer-cheeks
When performing massage, how much pressure should you use with your hands? -
Answer-an equal amount for both hands
Which type of massage involves a rubbing movement? - Answer-Friction
Percussion is another name for which type of massage? - Answer-tapotement
When performing the tapping component of the facial massage, you should avoid: -
Answer-the jawbone
What is the main purpose of a cleansing massage? - Answer-to continue the
cleaning process, help remove dead surface cells, and stimulate the skin
How does the technician create movement when using vibration? - Answer-with the
body and shoulders
Electronic tweezer work by _____ the papilla - Answer-dehydrating
Hard waxes are available in? - Answer-blocks, disks,pellets, or beads
What is the "falling out" stage of hair growth? - Answer-catagen
The thick, club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the? -
Answer-hair bulb
A woman growing hair on her chest is an example of? - Answer-hypertrichosis
What is the purpose of applying a prep solution to an area that is going to be waxed?
- Answer-to clean and sanitize the skin
What is azulene? - Answer-an after-wax soothing product
It's important to remember that wax may stick if the skin is: - Answer-either too dry or
too cold
A nodule is an example of a? - Answer-a primary lesion
Recognizing skin diseases and disorders is important for the protection of - Answer-
both the technician and the client
Which of these is a common symptom of irritant contact dermatitis? - Answer-
redness, swelling and scaling
Hyperhidrosis can be caused by: - Answer-heat, genetics or body weakness
TEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Which type of toner usually has the lowest alcohol content? - Answer-fresheners
Which UV rays are mainly absorbed by the ozone layer? - Answer-UVC
Clients with pacemakers or heart irregularities should avoid: - Answer-electric
treatment
The T-zone is the area made up of: - Answer-the forehead, nose, and chin
For a condition such as hyperpigmentation, visible results: - Answer-can take weeks
or months to appear
Oily skin: - Answer-is prone to blemishes
Compared to UVA rays, UVB rays: - Answer-are stronger
Which of these is a common skin condition seen by estheticians today? - Answer-
adult acne, actinic aging from sun damage, and problems from hormonal
fluctuations.
From the center of the face, if you can see the pore size change from medium to
larger just outside the T-zone on the cheeks next to the nose, this is a _____ skin
type. - Answer-combination
Which type of product works best for combination skin? - Answer-water-based
What has an intrinsic effect on the skin? - Answer-vitamin deficiency
What is the most noticeable symptom of telangiectasis? - Answer-redness
Sagging skin is a sign of? - Answer-poor elasticity
Sunburns and skin cancers are primarily caused by? - Answer-UVB
A person with keratosis has? - Answer-a rough patch of skin
What is the second step in the skin analysis process? - Answer-cleansing the skin
Solar comedones are large blackheads found where? - Answer-around the eyes
Which food is a natural source of antioxidants? - Answer-berries
Skin is considered dry if it? - Answer-does not produce enough oil
, Dehydrated skin can be caused by? - Answer-internal or external factors
On which part of the face would you perform petrissage? - Answer-cheeks
When performing massage, how much pressure should you use with your hands? -
Answer-an equal amount for both hands
Which type of massage involves a rubbing movement? - Answer-Friction
Percussion is another name for which type of massage? - Answer-tapotement
When performing the tapping component of the facial massage, you should avoid: -
Answer-the jawbone
What is the main purpose of a cleansing massage? - Answer-to continue the
cleaning process, help remove dead surface cells, and stimulate the skin
How does the technician create movement when using vibration? - Answer-with the
body and shoulders
Electronic tweezer work by _____ the papilla - Answer-dehydrating
Hard waxes are available in? - Answer-blocks, disks,pellets, or beads
What is the "falling out" stage of hair growth? - Answer-catagen
The thick, club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the? -
Answer-hair bulb
A woman growing hair on her chest is an example of? - Answer-hypertrichosis
What is the purpose of applying a prep solution to an area that is going to be waxed?
- Answer-to clean and sanitize the skin
What is azulene? - Answer-an after-wax soothing product
It's important to remember that wax may stick if the skin is: - Answer-either too dry or
too cold
A nodule is an example of a? - Answer-a primary lesion
Recognizing skin diseases and disorders is important for the protection of - Answer-
both the technician and the client
Which of these is a common symptom of irritant contact dermatitis? - Answer-
redness, swelling and scaling
Hyperhidrosis can be caused by: - Answer-heat, genetics or body weakness
