Esthetics Core Written Exam Prep
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What are the skin types? - CORRECT ANSWER - Normal, Oily, Dry, and Combination
What is the difference between Type and Condition? - CORRECT ANSWER - Type is
genetic
Condition can change daily
Explain the skin types. - CORRECT ANSWER - Dry- flaky and lack of oil and water
Oily- excess oil and ages slowly
Combination- oily t-zone and cab experience dryness and oiliness
Normal- good balance of oil and water and texture of the skin is smooth
List the skin conditions and their characteristics. - CORRECT ANSWER - Breakouts-
papules, pustules, and comedones
Sensitive- redness, warm skin, the "less rule" (less is more)
Dehydration- skin crinkles, flaky, lacking in water
Blackheads and Comedones- oxidized oil in the follicles in the more oily areas on the face
Hyperpigmentation- characterized by dark patches
Hypopigmentation- lack of pigment, characterized by light patches
Congestion- non inflamed build up of oil and skin cells
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation- hyperpigmentation caused as a result from a lesion
List contraindications for receiving a complete skin treatment. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Diabetes
Accutane
, Contagious diseases
Opened inflamed lesions
Seizures
Sun burn
Recent surgeries
Cold sores (Herpes Simplex 1)
Rashes
What is the purpose of a toner? - CORRECT ANSWER - To hydrate the skin and to act as
a vehicle to drive moisture and other products deeper into the skin
What is exfoliation? - CORRECT ANSWER - The process of removing dead skin cells by
the use of chemical or mechanical means
How long after using Accutane can a client receive an exfoliation treatment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 6 months
Which tool is used to determine underlying skin conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER -A
Woods Lamp
What type of products are used to treat skin conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER - Serums
and Masques
Why is high frequency used in the treatment room? (Also explain the differences between direct
and indirect frequency). - CORRECT ANSWER - Direct high frequency- used to heal and
kill bacteria
Indirect high frequency- used in the Viennese massage to crest electrical stimulations
Explain the growth cycles of the hair. (Beginning to end). - CORRECT ANSWER -
Anogen- the growth phase, mitosis is occurring, attached to the dermal papillae, and being fed
blood and nutrients
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What are the skin types? - CORRECT ANSWER - Normal, Oily, Dry, and Combination
What is the difference between Type and Condition? - CORRECT ANSWER - Type is
genetic
Condition can change daily
Explain the skin types. - CORRECT ANSWER - Dry- flaky and lack of oil and water
Oily- excess oil and ages slowly
Combination- oily t-zone and cab experience dryness and oiliness
Normal- good balance of oil and water and texture of the skin is smooth
List the skin conditions and their characteristics. - CORRECT ANSWER - Breakouts-
papules, pustules, and comedones
Sensitive- redness, warm skin, the "less rule" (less is more)
Dehydration- skin crinkles, flaky, lacking in water
Blackheads and Comedones- oxidized oil in the follicles in the more oily areas on the face
Hyperpigmentation- characterized by dark patches
Hypopigmentation- lack of pigment, characterized by light patches
Congestion- non inflamed build up of oil and skin cells
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation- hyperpigmentation caused as a result from a lesion
List contraindications for receiving a complete skin treatment. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Diabetes
Accutane
, Contagious diseases
Opened inflamed lesions
Seizures
Sun burn
Recent surgeries
Cold sores (Herpes Simplex 1)
Rashes
What is the purpose of a toner? - CORRECT ANSWER - To hydrate the skin and to act as
a vehicle to drive moisture and other products deeper into the skin
What is exfoliation? - CORRECT ANSWER - The process of removing dead skin cells by
the use of chemical or mechanical means
How long after using Accutane can a client receive an exfoliation treatment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 6 months
Which tool is used to determine underlying skin conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER -A
Woods Lamp
What type of products are used to treat skin conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER - Serums
and Masques
Why is high frequency used in the treatment room? (Also explain the differences between direct
and indirect frequency). - CORRECT ANSWER - Direct high frequency- used to heal and
kill bacteria
Indirect high frequency- used in the Viennese massage to crest electrical stimulations
Explain the growth cycles of the hair. (Beginning to end). - CORRECT ANSWER -
Anogen- the growth phase, mitosis is occurring, attached to the dermal papillae, and being fed
blood and nutrients
