ESTHETICS STATE BOARD EXAM TEXAS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
What is the most important reason for the regular use of hygiene in the spa? -
CORRECT ANSWER-It avoids the spread of infection
Psoriasis appears as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Scaly red lesions
What is a beneficial action of a clay mask? - CORRECT ANSWER-To absorb impurities
Muscular tissue may be stimulated by: - CORRECT ANSWER-A massage
After removal of a facial mask, what should be used to tone the skin? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A mild astringent
What four cell types make up the epidermis, the protective outer layer of our skin? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Keratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans, and merkel's cells
What are sudoriferous glands? - CORRECT ANSWER-sweat glands
What is the function of sebum? - CORRECT ANSWER-To lubricate the skin
What is the function of sweat? - CORRECT ANSWER-To cool the skin
What are sebaceous glands? - CORRECT ANSWER-Oil glands
Skin is the body's largest organ--how many functions does it perform? - CORRECT
ANSWER-6 functions
What are the six functions of skin? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Protection
2) Sensation
3) Temperature regulation
4) Excretion
5) Secretion
6) Absorption
Self beautification has its origins in? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ancient cultures, when it
was often allied with the practice of medicine
, Henna: - CORRECT ANSWER-Is obtained from the powdered leaves and shoots of the
mignonette tree
The first modern cosmetic compound: - CORRECT ANSWER-Cold cream
Fragrant oils were used in the middle ages: - CORRECT ANSWER-As a perfume by
those who could afford them
The Victorian age of the 19th century was a time: - CORRECT ANSWER-Of austere
and restrictive fashions and cosmetic use
Because of shortages during World War II: - CORRECT ANSWER-In spite of wartime
shortages, sales of cosmetics and grooming aids grew
A Cosmeceutical is: - CORRECT ANSWER-A cosmetic with theraputic properties -
including pharmaceutical
Estheticans: - CORRECT ANSWER-Deal with the overall health and well-being of the
skin
A medi-spa offers: - CORRECT ANSWER-Spa services and surgical procedures in a
medical setting
Camouflage therapy is? - CORRECT ANSWER-A technique for hiding facial scarring or
congential defects
Kohl is: - CORRECT ANSWER-The greek spelling for "coal", an ancient form of eye
makeup
Leukocytes - CORRECT ANSWER-are cells from the immune system that destroy
disease-causing germs
What do nasal bones form? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bridge of the nose
The _ forms the forehead. - CORRECT ANSWER-Frontal bone
_ system is another name for circulatory system. - CORRECT ANSWER-Vascular
Groups of bodily organs that act together in performing one or more functions are
known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Body systems
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
What is the most important reason for the regular use of hygiene in the spa? -
CORRECT ANSWER-It avoids the spread of infection
Psoriasis appears as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Scaly red lesions
What is a beneficial action of a clay mask? - CORRECT ANSWER-To absorb impurities
Muscular tissue may be stimulated by: - CORRECT ANSWER-A massage
After removal of a facial mask, what should be used to tone the skin? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A mild astringent
What four cell types make up the epidermis, the protective outer layer of our skin? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Keratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans, and merkel's cells
What are sudoriferous glands? - CORRECT ANSWER-sweat glands
What is the function of sebum? - CORRECT ANSWER-To lubricate the skin
What is the function of sweat? - CORRECT ANSWER-To cool the skin
What are sebaceous glands? - CORRECT ANSWER-Oil glands
Skin is the body's largest organ--how many functions does it perform? - CORRECT
ANSWER-6 functions
What are the six functions of skin? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Protection
2) Sensation
3) Temperature regulation
4) Excretion
5) Secretion
6) Absorption
Self beautification has its origins in? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ancient cultures, when it
was often allied with the practice of medicine
, Henna: - CORRECT ANSWER-Is obtained from the powdered leaves and shoots of the
mignonette tree
The first modern cosmetic compound: - CORRECT ANSWER-Cold cream
Fragrant oils were used in the middle ages: - CORRECT ANSWER-As a perfume by
those who could afford them
The Victorian age of the 19th century was a time: - CORRECT ANSWER-Of austere
and restrictive fashions and cosmetic use
Because of shortages during World War II: - CORRECT ANSWER-In spite of wartime
shortages, sales of cosmetics and grooming aids grew
A Cosmeceutical is: - CORRECT ANSWER-A cosmetic with theraputic properties -
including pharmaceutical
Estheticans: - CORRECT ANSWER-Deal with the overall health and well-being of the
skin
A medi-spa offers: - CORRECT ANSWER-Spa services and surgical procedures in a
medical setting
Camouflage therapy is? - CORRECT ANSWER-A technique for hiding facial scarring or
congential defects
Kohl is: - CORRECT ANSWER-The greek spelling for "coal", an ancient form of eye
makeup
Leukocytes - CORRECT ANSWER-are cells from the immune system that destroy
disease-causing germs
What do nasal bones form? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bridge of the nose
The _ forms the forehead. - CORRECT ANSWER-Frontal bone
_ system is another name for circulatory system. - CORRECT ANSWER-Vascular
Groups of bodily organs that act together in performing one or more functions are
known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Body systems
