Pivot point cosmetology chapter 15
Exam 2025 Questions and Answers
Absorption - ANSWER✔✔-Skin's ability to permit substances like water and oxygen to
pass through its tissues
Acid mantle - ANSWER✔✔-Layer of oil produced in the sebaceous glands combined
with moisture produced in the sweat glands; keeps the skin smooth, prevents dirt and
grime from entering the outer layer of the epidermis and also prevents the skin from
drying or chapping; protects the cuticle or outer covering of the hair fiberand maitains
the acid balance of hair and skin.
Acne - ANSWER✔✔-Chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands; occurs
most often on the face, back and chest.
Acute - ANSWER✔✔-Condition that is brief and severe
Albinism - ANSWER✔✔-Congenital failure of the skin to produce melanin pigment
Allergy - ANSWER✔✔-Sensitivity that may develop from contact with normally
harmless substances; symptoms of an allergy may include itching, redness, swelling
and/or blisters.
Analogous - ANSWER✔✔-Color scheme using three colors that are adjacent to each
other on the color wheel
Anhidrosis - ANSWER✔✔-Lack of perspiration caused by fever or disease; requires
medical attention
antiseptic - ANSWER✔✔-Product used to arrest or prevent the growth of
microorganisms on the skin
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, artificial lashes - ANSWER✔✔-Eyelashes made from human hair or synthetic material
applied to one's own lashes or in place of them for enhancement
Asteatosis - ANSWER✔✔-Condition of dry, scaly skin with reduced sebum production
Blend method - ANSWER✔✔-Permanent hair removal method; combo of galvanic qand
thermolysis technology
Blush - ANSWER✔✔-Makeup that adds color or contour to the cheeks
Bromidrosis - ANSWER✔✔-Foul-smelling perspiration; also called osmidrosis
Brow/pencil powder - ANSWER✔✔-Makeup used to fill in or correct the shape of the
eyebrows
Bulla - ANSWER✔✔-Lesion like a vesicle, but larger; found above and below the skin;
contains a clear, watery fluid.
Callus - ANSWER✔✔-Thickening of the epidermis,which occurs from pressure and
friction applied to the skin; sometimes called hyperkeratosis or keratoma
Carbuncles - ANSWER✔✔-Cluster of furuncles (BOILS) caused by an acute bacterial
infection of several adjoining hair follicles
Chemical depilatory - ANSWER✔✔-Method of hair removal in the form of a cream,
paste or powder; the main ingredient is a thioglycolic acid derivative, with an alkaline
pH, that chemically softens and degrades the protein structure of the hair. PH is 14
Chloasma - ANSWER✔✔-Group of brownish macules (nonelevated spots) occuring in
one place on the skin; commonly called liver spots; often occurs on the hands and face
Chronic - ANSWER✔✔-Condition that is frequent and habitual
Clay/mud mask - ANSWER✔✔-Skin care product applied to the face; recommended
for normal or oily skin types
Cleanser aka face wash - ANSWER✔✔-Skin care product used to remove dirt, makeup
and impurities
Cocoon wrap - ANSWER✔✔-Draping for a skin care service
Combination skin - ANSWER✔✔-Recognized by the shiny "T" zone (forehead, nose and
chin) and the presence at the same time of a noticeable dryness in the cheek, jawline,
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Exam 2025 Questions and Answers
Absorption - ANSWER✔✔-Skin's ability to permit substances like water and oxygen to
pass through its tissues
Acid mantle - ANSWER✔✔-Layer of oil produced in the sebaceous glands combined
with moisture produced in the sweat glands; keeps the skin smooth, prevents dirt and
grime from entering the outer layer of the epidermis and also prevents the skin from
drying or chapping; protects the cuticle or outer covering of the hair fiberand maitains
the acid balance of hair and skin.
Acne - ANSWER✔✔-Chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands; occurs
most often on the face, back and chest.
Acute - ANSWER✔✔-Condition that is brief and severe
Albinism - ANSWER✔✔-Congenital failure of the skin to produce melanin pigment
Allergy - ANSWER✔✔-Sensitivity that may develop from contact with normally
harmless substances; symptoms of an allergy may include itching, redness, swelling
and/or blisters.
Analogous - ANSWER✔✔-Color scheme using three colors that are adjacent to each
other on the color wheel
Anhidrosis - ANSWER✔✔-Lack of perspiration caused by fever or disease; requires
medical attention
antiseptic - ANSWER✔✔-Product used to arrest or prevent the growth of
microorganisms on the skin
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, artificial lashes - ANSWER✔✔-Eyelashes made from human hair or synthetic material
applied to one's own lashes or in place of them for enhancement
Asteatosis - ANSWER✔✔-Condition of dry, scaly skin with reduced sebum production
Blend method - ANSWER✔✔-Permanent hair removal method; combo of galvanic qand
thermolysis technology
Blush - ANSWER✔✔-Makeup that adds color or contour to the cheeks
Bromidrosis - ANSWER✔✔-Foul-smelling perspiration; also called osmidrosis
Brow/pencil powder - ANSWER✔✔-Makeup used to fill in or correct the shape of the
eyebrows
Bulla - ANSWER✔✔-Lesion like a vesicle, but larger; found above and below the skin;
contains a clear, watery fluid.
Callus - ANSWER✔✔-Thickening of the epidermis,which occurs from pressure and
friction applied to the skin; sometimes called hyperkeratosis or keratoma
Carbuncles - ANSWER✔✔-Cluster of furuncles (BOILS) caused by an acute bacterial
infection of several adjoining hair follicles
Chemical depilatory - ANSWER✔✔-Method of hair removal in the form of a cream,
paste or powder; the main ingredient is a thioglycolic acid derivative, with an alkaline
pH, that chemically softens and degrades the protein structure of the hair. PH is 14
Chloasma - ANSWER✔✔-Group of brownish macules (nonelevated spots) occuring in
one place on the skin; commonly called liver spots; often occurs on the hands and face
Chronic - ANSWER✔✔-Condition that is frequent and habitual
Clay/mud mask - ANSWER✔✔-Skin care product applied to the face; recommended
for normal or oily skin types
Cleanser aka face wash - ANSWER✔✔-Skin care product used to remove dirt, makeup
and impurities
Cocoon wrap - ANSWER✔✔-Draping for a skin care service
Combination skin - ANSWER✔✔-Recognized by the shiny "T" zone (forehead, nose and
chin) and the presence at the same time of a noticeable dryness in the cheek, jawline,
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