PA ESTHETICIAN STATE BOARD EXAM VERSION 3 NEWEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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What do Safety Data Sheets (SDS) contain? - ANSWER-
Information complied by the manufacturer about product safety;
includes hazardous ingredients, safety precautions and
procedures
How many bones are in the metacarpus? - ANSWER-5
What is the largest bone in the face - ANSWER-Mandible
What is hirsutism? - ANSWER-Excessive hair growth on the face,
arms and legs...especially in women
What skin type has small pores? - ANSWER-Dry
What is Staphlococci? - ANSWER-A pus forming bacteria that
grows in clusters causing abscesses, pustules and boils
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What makes oil and water mix? - ANSWER-Emulsifiers are
surfactants that cause oil and water to mix to form an emulsion
What is the medical term for lice? - ANSWER-Pediculosis capitis
What is the burning ray? - ANSWER-UVB
Who is the least/last to age? - ANSWER-Dark skin
Who can't receive laser hair removal? - ANSWER-Blond haired or
dark skinned
What would you put on cotton when doing extractions? -
ANSWER-An antiseptic
What is milia? - ANSWER-A white head trapped under the skin
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What ingredient comes from a plant and is calming? - ANSWER-
Chamomile
What are the sensory cells for touch called? - ANSWER-Merkel
cells
Why use distilled water? - ANSWER-To prevent mineral deposit
build-up on the steamer heating element
What is Effleurage? - ANSWER-Soft, continuous stroking
movement applied with the fingers and palms in a slow and
rhythmic manner
What type of massage is percussion? - ANSWER-Tapotement
What is bacilli? - ANSWER-Short, rod shaped bacteria
Name a benefit UV rays have on the skin? - ANSWER-Vitamin D
production