Esthetician State Board Exam Study
Guide Latest Updated
What is the difference between a men's facial and a woman's facial? - ANSWER-With a
mens facial you move in the direction of hair growth
What makes up pliability of the skin? - ANSWER-elastin
Who do chemical peels benefit? - ANSWER-Aging, sun damaged, acneic skin
What could you use for facial steaming? - ANSWER-Hot towels
What is the purpose of a skin analysis? - ANSWER-Determine the skin types and
conditions
Who is OSHA and what do they regulate? - ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health
Administration; federal agency within department of labor that regulates safety within
the workplace.
If you are doing a service and notice a disease what do you do? (T) - ANSWER-Refer
client to a physician
What is the main purpose of cotton compresses? - ANSWER-Mask removal or aiding in
applying toner
Describe the diamond face shape - ANSWER-Face is widest at cheek bones and
narrow at both chin and forehead
What is shading and contouring? - ANSWER-Making the face look slimmer in areas.
How should wax application be applied? (T) - ANSWER-45 degree angle
How would you do proper tweezing? (T) - ANSWER-Hold skin tight and pull with
direction of hair
What needs to be done when using a woods lamp? - ANSWER-Use in a dark room
What is cleanser applied with? - ANSWER-fingers
What is applied after a depilatory wax? - ANSWER-Astringent, freshener, talcum
powder, or petroleum
,What is the main purpose of a body wrap? - ANSWER-detoxify
What is the skeletal structure that protects the heart, lungs and internal organs? -
ANSWER-Thorax
Where does the lymphatic system empty into? (T) - ANSWER-circulatory system
Name the body systems - ANSWER-Immune, circulatory, skeletal, nervous, lymphatic,
endocrine, digestive, muscular, respiratory, integumentary, reproductive, excretory
Define natural immunity - ANSWER-Immunity to certain diseases that you have had
since you were born. Inherited.
Where do hair follicles originate? - ANSWER-dermis
Define keratosis - ANSWER-Build up of dead skin cells
Define humectants - ANSWER-Ingredients that attract water to the skin's surface.
What is a retinioc acid? - ANSWER-Vitamin A
How much blood does the average adult have? - ANSWER-10 pints or 6-8 quartz
Where does the skin get its main source of nutrients? - ANSWER-Blood
What is the largest organ? - ANSWER-skin
What is vitiligo? - ANSWER-Lack of pigment, white patches.
What layer are melanocytes found in what layer of the skin? (T) - ANSWER-basal layer
What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary mulcles? - ANSWER-
Voluntary: occurring with conscious control, Ex:Arms, legs
Involuntary: occurring without conscious control. Ex: Heart, stomach
What are the different levels of skin cancer? - ANSWER-Basal cell carcinoma (most
common), squamous, Malignant Melanoma
What regulates the strength of an electrical current? - ANSWER-A circuit breaker.
Rheostat
What contraindicates the use of a suction machine? - ANSWER-Couporose, open
lesions, fungal infections, herpes
How many cranial bones are there? - ANSWER-8
, Ethmoid, sphenoid, frontal, parietal (2), temporal (2), occipital
How many facial bones are there? - ANSWER-14
Inferior nasal conchae(2), lacrimal (2), mandible, maxillae (2), nasal (2), vomer,
zygomatic (2), palatine (2)
What muscle connects the occipital and the frontalis? - ANSWER-Aponeurosis tendon,
or Epicranius
What is a deep infection of the dermis caused by? - ANSWER-Streptococcus cellulitis
What is it called when the laser removes tissue? - ANSWER-ablative. Ex: Co2 and Er:
YAG
Where would you find these surfactant ingredients-Sodium laurel sulfate and sodium
laureth sulfate? - ANSWER-Cleansers
What drug is used to treat rosacea? - ANSWER-Metronidazole, Oracea
What is leukoderma? - ANSWER-Hypopigmentation
What is a lesion called in its early stages? - ANSWER-primary
What is an enzyme derived from a pineapple? (T) - ANSWER-Bromelain
What would be a contraindication for a body wrap? - ANSWER-Pregnancy,
claustrophobia, high blood pressure
What is a pressurized tool used in hydrotherapy? (T) - ANSWER-scotch hose
Under doctors supervision when can you perform a light peel after someone has had
laser resurfacing? - ANSWER-One month
What hormone helps with the development of collagen? - ANSWER-estrogen
What can you perform after a rhinoplasty? (T) - ANSWER-enzyme peel
How can you drive a peel deeper? (T) - ANSWER-occlusion
Along with protons what else can be found in the nucleus? - ANSWER-neutrons
What system is telangiectasias directly related to? - ANSWER-circulatory system
Melanocytes, merely cells, and langerhan cells are found in what layer of the skin? -
ANSWER-Epithelial tissue
Guide Latest Updated
What is the difference between a men's facial and a woman's facial? - ANSWER-With a
mens facial you move in the direction of hair growth
What makes up pliability of the skin? - ANSWER-elastin
Who do chemical peels benefit? - ANSWER-Aging, sun damaged, acneic skin
What could you use for facial steaming? - ANSWER-Hot towels
What is the purpose of a skin analysis? - ANSWER-Determine the skin types and
conditions
Who is OSHA and what do they regulate? - ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health
Administration; federal agency within department of labor that regulates safety within
the workplace.
If you are doing a service and notice a disease what do you do? (T) - ANSWER-Refer
client to a physician
What is the main purpose of cotton compresses? - ANSWER-Mask removal or aiding in
applying toner
Describe the diamond face shape - ANSWER-Face is widest at cheek bones and
narrow at both chin and forehead
What is shading and contouring? - ANSWER-Making the face look slimmer in areas.
How should wax application be applied? (T) - ANSWER-45 degree angle
How would you do proper tweezing? (T) - ANSWER-Hold skin tight and pull with
direction of hair
What needs to be done when using a woods lamp? - ANSWER-Use in a dark room
What is cleanser applied with? - ANSWER-fingers
What is applied after a depilatory wax? - ANSWER-Astringent, freshener, talcum
powder, or petroleum
,What is the main purpose of a body wrap? - ANSWER-detoxify
What is the skeletal structure that protects the heart, lungs and internal organs? -
ANSWER-Thorax
Where does the lymphatic system empty into? (T) - ANSWER-circulatory system
Name the body systems - ANSWER-Immune, circulatory, skeletal, nervous, lymphatic,
endocrine, digestive, muscular, respiratory, integumentary, reproductive, excretory
Define natural immunity - ANSWER-Immunity to certain diseases that you have had
since you were born. Inherited.
Where do hair follicles originate? - ANSWER-dermis
Define keratosis - ANSWER-Build up of dead skin cells
Define humectants - ANSWER-Ingredients that attract water to the skin's surface.
What is a retinioc acid? - ANSWER-Vitamin A
How much blood does the average adult have? - ANSWER-10 pints or 6-8 quartz
Where does the skin get its main source of nutrients? - ANSWER-Blood
What is the largest organ? - ANSWER-skin
What is vitiligo? - ANSWER-Lack of pigment, white patches.
What layer are melanocytes found in what layer of the skin? (T) - ANSWER-basal layer
What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary mulcles? - ANSWER-
Voluntary: occurring with conscious control, Ex:Arms, legs
Involuntary: occurring without conscious control. Ex: Heart, stomach
What are the different levels of skin cancer? - ANSWER-Basal cell carcinoma (most
common), squamous, Malignant Melanoma
What regulates the strength of an electrical current? - ANSWER-A circuit breaker.
Rheostat
What contraindicates the use of a suction machine? - ANSWER-Couporose, open
lesions, fungal infections, herpes
How many cranial bones are there? - ANSWER-8
, Ethmoid, sphenoid, frontal, parietal (2), temporal (2), occipital
How many facial bones are there? - ANSWER-14
Inferior nasal conchae(2), lacrimal (2), mandible, maxillae (2), nasal (2), vomer,
zygomatic (2), palatine (2)
What muscle connects the occipital and the frontalis? - ANSWER-Aponeurosis tendon,
or Epicranius
What is a deep infection of the dermis caused by? - ANSWER-Streptococcus cellulitis
What is it called when the laser removes tissue? - ANSWER-ablative. Ex: Co2 and Er:
YAG
Where would you find these surfactant ingredients-Sodium laurel sulfate and sodium
laureth sulfate? - ANSWER-Cleansers
What drug is used to treat rosacea? - ANSWER-Metronidazole, Oracea
What is leukoderma? - ANSWER-Hypopigmentation
What is a lesion called in its early stages? - ANSWER-primary
What is an enzyme derived from a pineapple? (T) - ANSWER-Bromelain
What would be a contraindication for a body wrap? - ANSWER-Pregnancy,
claustrophobia, high blood pressure
What is a pressurized tool used in hydrotherapy? (T) - ANSWER-scotch hose
Under doctors supervision when can you perform a light peel after someone has had
laser resurfacing? - ANSWER-One month
What hormone helps with the development of collagen? - ANSWER-estrogen
What can you perform after a rhinoplasty? (T) - ANSWER-enzyme peel
How can you drive a peel deeper? (T) - ANSWER-occlusion
Along with protons what else can be found in the nucleus? - ANSWER-neutrons
What system is telangiectasias directly related to? - ANSWER-circulatory system
Melanocytes, merely cells, and langerhan cells are found in what layer of the skin? -
ANSWER-Epithelial tissue
