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