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ESTHETICIAN STATE BOARD EXAM 2025 | QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | 100% VERIFIED RATED A+
for what type of skin are facial scrubs contra-indicated (not advisable) -
CORRECT ANSWER -acneac
when the palms of the hands/fingertips are used in rubbing motion, this is
called - CORRECT ANSWER -friction
peeling creams, or masks that are rubbed or rolled-off the skin are referred to
as - CORRECT ANSWER -gommages
wall plate is used to - CORRECT ANSWER -Decrease the electrical
power to an appliance
which of the following might result in increase hair removal business for
esthetician - CORRECT ANSWER -hypertrichosis
nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead matter and aid in decomposition -
CORRECT ANSWER -saprophytes
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the primary distinction between vellus and lanugo hair is - CORRECT
ANSWER -lanugo hair has pigment, vellus does not
Do not wax the___hair on the face because it may cause the skin to lose its
softness - CORRECT ANSWER -vellus
medium pressure, kneading or rolling motion is called - CORRECT
ANSWER -petrissage
A light, tapping movement, applied with either the hand or the finger tip is
called: - CORRECT ANSWER -tapotement
anhidrosis - CORRECT ANSWER -inability to sweat, medical
attention recommended
a tapping motion applied with the finger tips moving quickly across the face -
CORRECT ANSWER -tapotement
a stimulating, brisk shaking movement done with fingertips -
CORRECT ANSWER -vibration
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Designed primarily for acneac skin, this is a "pinching & rolling" movement, it
is a technique that keeps the sebum moving forward and out of the follicle: -
CORRECT ANSWER -dr. jacquet movement
These are cells that aid in the production of collagen and elastin -
CORRECT ANSWER -fibroblasts
With both chemical and germicidal effects, White and Blue lights are
considered: - CORRECT ANSWER -penetrating
A sudden elevation or increase in the amount of sweat produced is referred to
as - CORRECT ANSWER -hyperhidrosis
Excessively foul smelling sweat is called - CORRECT ANSWER -
Bromhidrosis
Bromhidrosis - CORRECT ANSWER -Excessively foul smelling sweat
technical name for the skin - CORRECT ANSWER -derma
the fatty layer of the skin that creates soft and suppleness is called -
CORRECT ANSWER -subcutaneous/ adipose
the thinnest skin is found on - CORRECT ANSWER -eyelid
ESTHETICIAN STATE BOARD EXAM 2025 | QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | 100% VERIFIED RATED A+
for what type of skin are facial scrubs contra-indicated (not advisable) -
CORRECT ANSWER -acneac
when the palms of the hands/fingertips are used in rubbing motion, this is
called - CORRECT ANSWER -friction
peeling creams, or masks that are rubbed or rolled-off the skin are referred to
as - CORRECT ANSWER -gommages
wall plate is used to - CORRECT ANSWER -Decrease the electrical
power to an appliance
which of the following might result in increase hair removal business for
esthetician - CORRECT ANSWER -hypertrichosis
nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead matter and aid in decomposition -
CORRECT ANSWER -saprophytes
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the primary distinction between vellus and lanugo hair is - CORRECT
ANSWER -lanugo hair has pigment, vellus does not
Do not wax the___hair on the face because it may cause the skin to lose its
softness - CORRECT ANSWER -vellus
medium pressure, kneading or rolling motion is called - CORRECT
ANSWER -petrissage
A light, tapping movement, applied with either the hand or the finger tip is
called: - CORRECT ANSWER -tapotement
anhidrosis - CORRECT ANSWER -inability to sweat, medical
attention recommended
a tapping motion applied with the finger tips moving quickly across the face -
CORRECT ANSWER -tapotement
a stimulating, brisk shaking movement done with fingertips -
CORRECT ANSWER -vibration
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Designed primarily for acneac skin, this is a "pinching & rolling" movement, it
is a technique that keeps the sebum moving forward and out of the follicle: -
CORRECT ANSWER -dr. jacquet movement
These are cells that aid in the production of collagen and elastin -
CORRECT ANSWER -fibroblasts
With both chemical and germicidal effects, White and Blue lights are
considered: - CORRECT ANSWER -penetrating
A sudden elevation or increase in the amount of sweat produced is referred to
as - CORRECT ANSWER -hyperhidrosis
Excessively foul smelling sweat is called - CORRECT ANSWER -
Bromhidrosis
Bromhidrosis - CORRECT ANSWER -Excessively foul smelling sweat
technical name for the skin - CORRECT ANSWER -derma
the fatty layer of the skin that creates soft and suppleness is called -
CORRECT ANSWER -subcutaneous/ adipose
the thinnest skin is found on - CORRECT ANSWER -eyelid
