MASSACHUSETTS STATE BOARD
ESTHETICS EXAM QUESTIONS &
ACCURATE CORRECT ANSWERS
Keratin - CORRECT ANSWER Skin
Keratinization - CORRECT ANSWER Hardening of the skin
Emollient - CORRECT ANSWER Oils
Modeling mask - CORRECT ANSWER Mixed with water, dries, hardens like rubber
and peels off in one piece.
Couperose - CORRECT ANSWER Dilated capillaries most often found on cheek/nose
Lipids - CORRECT ANSWER Intercellular cement
Antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER Assists in preventing the growth of bacteria on the
skin
Astringent - CORRECT ANSWER Cleanses the skin and returns oily skin to a normal
ph
Toner - CORRECT ANSWER Cleanses the skin and returns normal and dry skin to a
normal ph.
Chloasma - CORRECT ANSWER Pregnancy mask
Dermatologist - CORRECT ANSWER Physician specializing in diagnosing and treating
diseases of the skin and nails.
Neroli benefits - CORRECT ANSWER Antiseptic, soothing, effective in treating oily and
acne skin
Affusion therapy - CORRECT ANSWER Balneotherapy, jet blitz, Vichy shower
Bacterial infection - CORRECT ANSWER Type of post operative complication that
develops when microbes invade an injured, open or wounded part of the body.
Mitosis - CORRECT ANSWER Process in which human cells reproduce by dividing in
half.
, Reflexology contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER Arthritis, pregnancy and
osteoporosis
Skull - CORRECT ANSWER Facial skeleton that encloses and protects the brain.
Extraction in aromatherapy - CORRECT ANSWER Method of extracting essential oils
from raw plant materials used a chemical solvent to leach the aromatic component.
Chemical peel - CORRECT ANSWER Use of chemical solutions to exfoliate the
surface of the skin.
Anabolism - CORRECT ANSWER Phase of metabolism in which larger molocules build
up from smaller ones
Facial bones in a face massage - CORRECT ANSWER 9
Protoplasm - CORRECT ANSWER Colorless gel like substance containing water salt
and nutrients obtained from food.
Antioxidant - CORRECT ANSWER Natural substance fights harmful oxidation which
leads to free radical attack.
Reproductive system - CORRECT ANSWER Body system that generates new life to
perpetuate the species.
Wound - CORRECT ANSWER A break in the continuity of the skin that is caused by
trauma.
Cellulite - CORRECT ANSWER Deposits of fat water and waste materials trapped
between skin fibers.
Collagen - CORRECT ANSWER Naturally occurring protein that is a component of
human skin joints bones and ligaments.
Impulse buying - CORRECT ANSWER 45-65% of all purchases stem from this
Sharing knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER Important part of the team concept that
allows everyone to save time and continue to grow as professionals.
Depth of penetration using chemical peel depends on - CORRECT ANSWER Type of
chemical, ph of product and concentration of chemical.
Net worth - CORRECT ANSWER Assets minus liabilities
ESTHETICS EXAM QUESTIONS &
ACCURATE CORRECT ANSWERS
Keratin - CORRECT ANSWER Skin
Keratinization - CORRECT ANSWER Hardening of the skin
Emollient - CORRECT ANSWER Oils
Modeling mask - CORRECT ANSWER Mixed with water, dries, hardens like rubber
and peels off in one piece.
Couperose - CORRECT ANSWER Dilated capillaries most often found on cheek/nose
Lipids - CORRECT ANSWER Intercellular cement
Antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER Assists in preventing the growth of bacteria on the
skin
Astringent - CORRECT ANSWER Cleanses the skin and returns oily skin to a normal
ph
Toner - CORRECT ANSWER Cleanses the skin and returns normal and dry skin to a
normal ph.
Chloasma - CORRECT ANSWER Pregnancy mask
Dermatologist - CORRECT ANSWER Physician specializing in diagnosing and treating
diseases of the skin and nails.
Neroli benefits - CORRECT ANSWER Antiseptic, soothing, effective in treating oily and
acne skin
Affusion therapy - CORRECT ANSWER Balneotherapy, jet blitz, Vichy shower
Bacterial infection - CORRECT ANSWER Type of post operative complication that
develops when microbes invade an injured, open or wounded part of the body.
Mitosis - CORRECT ANSWER Process in which human cells reproduce by dividing in
half.
, Reflexology contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER Arthritis, pregnancy and
osteoporosis
Skull - CORRECT ANSWER Facial skeleton that encloses and protects the brain.
Extraction in aromatherapy - CORRECT ANSWER Method of extracting essential oils
from raw plant materials used a chemical solvent to leach the aromatic component.
Chemical peel - CORRECT ANSWER Use of chemical solutions to exfoliate the
surface of the skin.
Anabolism - CORRECT ANSWER Phase of metabolism in which larger molocules build
up from smaller ones
Facial bones in a face massage - CORRECT ANSWER 9
Protoplasm - CORRECT ANSWER Colorless gel like substance containing water salt
and nutrients obtained from food.
Antioxidant - CORRECT ANSWER Natural substance fights harmful oxidation which
leads to free radical attack.
Reproductive system - CORRECT ANSWER Body system that generates new life to
perpetuate the species.
Wound - CORRECT ANSWER A break in the continuity of the skin that is caused by
trauma.
Cellulite - CORRECT ANSWER Deposits of fat water and waste materials trapped
between skin fibers.
Collagen - CORRECT ANSWER Naturally occurring protein that is a component of
human skin joints bones and ligaments.
Impulse buying - CORRECT ANSWER 45-65% of all purchases stem from this
Sharing knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER Important part of the team concept that
allows everyone to save time and continue to grow as professionals.
Depth of penetration using chemical peel depends on - CORRECT ANSWER Type of
chemical, ph of product and concentration of chemical.
Net worth - CORRECT ANSWER Assets minus liabilities
