Texas Esthetician Written State Board Exam Review/ The terms with " * " at the beginning of them are ones that I was tested on during my state board written, however I suggest studying all of these terms!! :) With complete solution Latest NE

Texas Esthe cian Wri en State Board Exam Review/ The
terms with " * " at the beginning of them are ones that I
was tested on during my state board wri en, however I
suggest studying all of these terms!! :) With complete
solu on Latest NEW!! 2025/2026

What is sanita on? - Ans A chemical process reducing the number of disease-causing germs
on cleaned surfaces to a safe level.



What is steriliza on? - Ans COMPLETELY Destroys all microbial life, incl. spores



* What is Disinfec on? - Ans A chemical process that uses specific products to destroy
harmful organisms



What does OSHA stand for? - Ans Occupa onal Safety and Health Administra on



* What is OSHA responsible for? - Ans Addresses issues rela ng to handling, mixing, storing
and disposing of products.



What is Fungi? - Ans Single celled organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds,
mildews, and yeasts.



* What are Parasites? - Ans Organism that grow, feed, and shelter on or inside another
organism while contribu ng nothing to the survival of that organism



* What is EPA? What do they do? - Ans Environmental Protec on Agency. Registers all types
of disinfectants sold and used in the US.

, What is the Circulatory System? - Ans A system that controls the steady circula on of blood
through the body by means of the heart and blood vessels.



What is the endocrine system? - Ans specialized glands that affect the growth, development,
sexual ac vi es, and health of the body



What is the Excretory System? - Ans Group of organs that purify the body by elimina on of
waste ma2er



What organs are in the excretory system? - Ans Kidneys, Liver, Skin, Large Intes ne and Lungs



What is the Respiratory System? - Ans Body system that enables breathing, supplies the body
with oxygen + eliminates carbon dioxide as a waste product.



What type of skin do light emollients contribute to? - Ans Oily Skin



What type of skin do heavy/thick emollients contribute to? - Ans Dry Skin



What Skin Type would benefit most from an Oatmeal Mask? - Ans Acne Prone Skin



* What Skin Type responds best to a Clay Mask? - Ans Oily Skin



* What type of mask draws out impuri es? - Ans Clay Mask



* What does Tapotement do to the skin? - Ans S mulates blood flow, helps release nutrients
to nourish the skin.

, * What does Petrissage movements consist of? - Ans Kneading, Squeezing and Pinching which
s mulates underlying ssue



What Skin condi on is Ozone (O3) most beneficial for? - Ans Acne and Problema c Skin



What are the 11 Systems of the Body? - Ans *Respiratory (Breathing)*Endocrine
(Hormones)*Nervous (nerves)*Integumentary(Skin)*Human Diges ve System
(Diges on)*Muscular (Movement)*Lympha c (lymph)*Reproduc ve (Sexual Organs/
reproduc on)*Uninary(Stores/eliminates urine)*Excretory (Excre on)*Circulatory (Blood flow)



What are the 9 Major Organs? - Ans Brain, Eyes, Kidneys, Lungs, Liver, Skin, Stomach, Heart,
Intes nes



Why is soap not good as a facial cleanser? - Ans The PH is too high and disrupts the healthy
balance of the skin.



* What is a contraindica on for the steamer? - Ans Couperose or inflamed skin because it
dilates the capillaries and follicles causing more redness.



* Spa Grade Disinfec on Products must be _____, ______, _______,. - Ans Bactericides,
Fungicidal and Virucidal



* True or False: Isopropyl alcohol must be used at a concentra on of 70% or more? - Ans True



What is the concentra on mix for Blood and Body fluid when disinfec ng with Household
Bleach(5.25%)? - Ans One and 3/4ths cups of Household Bleach (5.25%) to 1 Gallon of water.
(also known as 10% Bleach Solu on)