Esthetics Theory Exam with Accurate
Solutions
Who were the first people to cultivate beauty in an extravagant way? - ANS-Egyptians
What does the Greek word kosmetikos mean? - ANS-Skilled in the use of cosmetics
What is OSHA for? - ANS-to regulate and enforce safety and health standards to
protect employees in the workplace
Disinfectants used in salons, spas, and medical facilities must be what? - ANS-
Bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal
What kind of bacteria is nonpathogenic? - ANS-Harmless organisms
What kind of bacteria is pathogenic? - ANS-Harmful organisms that can cause infection
What kind of bacteria are staphylococci? - ANS-Pus forming bacteria that grow in
clusters like grapes
What kind of bacteria are bacilli? - ANS-Short, rod shaped bacteria
What kind of burn is third degree? - ANS-Affects all layers of the skin and will blister,
swell, and scar
What are macronutrients? - ANS-Three basic food groups- proteins, carbs, and fats
Proteins are needed to make muscle tissue, blood, and enzymes as well as the keratin
that is present in the skin, nails, and hair. True or False? - ANS-True
What break down the basic chemical sugars that supply energy for the body? - ANS-
Carbohydrates
What are mucopolysaccharides? - ANS-carbohydrate lipid complexes that are good
water binders
What are monosacharides? - ANS-A one unit sugar molecule that all cells use for
energy
Form of vitamin A in skin care? - ANS-Retinol
,What is the number one cause of daytime fatigue? - ANS-Lack of water
Facial treatments slow down premature aging? True or False? - ANS-True
What are the main structures of the hair follicle? - ANS-Root, bulb, papilla
Which stage of hair growth is when new hair is produced? - ANS-Anagen phase
What is the transition stage of hair growth? - ANS-Catagen phase
What is the final or resting stage of hair growth? - ANS-Telagen phase
Hairs removed in the ________ stage where the hair bulb is more active will be more
effective for long term hair reduction. - ANS-Anagen phase
What is the main method of depilation? - ANS-Shaving
How long should hair be before waxing? - ANS-1/4 inch long
What are examples of primary colors? - ANS-Yellow, red, blue
What are examples of secondary colors? - ANS-Orange, green, violet
What are examples of tertiary colors? - ANS-yellow-orange, yellow-green, etc.
A primary and secondary color directly opposite of each other on the color wheel are
called what? - ANS-Complementary colors
What is the ideal face shape? - ANS-Oval
How long should your resume be? - ANS-One page if possible
What is partnership? - ANS-Two or more people share ownership
What is a sole proprietorship? - ANS-One person acts as sole owner or manager
What are the two most important factors in determining a location for a business? -
ANS-Easy to get to and highly visible
What is skin histology? - ANS-Study of the structure and composition of the skin tissue
Wha is physiology of the skin? - ANS-The study of the function of living organisms
What are the basic material and building blocks for our body's tissues? - ANS-Proteins
, What are characteristics of healthy skin? - ANS-Slightly moist, soft, smooth, and
somewhat acidic
What is the skins barrier function? - ANS-Protects skin from irritation
What does TEWL stand for? - ANS-Transepidermal water loss
What are lipids? - ANS-Protective oils
What does the arrector pili muscles do? - ANS-They cause goosebumps
What is the outermost layer of the skin? - ANS-Epidermis
Name the layers of the skin in order. - ANS-Stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum
granulosm, stratum spinosm, stratum germanitivum
As an esthetician what part of the skin are we allowed to work on? - ANS-Epidermis
(unless working with a physician)
What is the fibrous protein that provides resiliency and protection to the skin? - ANS-
Keratin
Also known as the horny layer, top outermost layer of the epidermis. Very thin, yet
waterproof, permeable, regenerates itself, detoxifies the body, and responds to stimuli. -
ANS-Stratum corneum
What is the average adult cell turnover rate? - ANS-28 days depending on lifestyle
The thin, clear layer of dead skin cells under the stratum corneum, translucent layer
made of small cells that let light pass through. - ANS-Stratum lucidum
Also known as the granualar layer. Production of keratin and intercellular lipids take
place here. - ANS-Stratum Granulosm
Also known as the spiny layer. It is above the stratum Germanitivum. - ANS-Stratum
Spinosum
__________ production is stimulated by exposure to sunlight? - ANS-Melanin
What kind of melanin is red to yellow in color? - ANS-Pheomelanin
What kind of melanin is dark brown to black? - ANS-Eumelanin
The dermis consists of what two layers? - ANS-Papillary and the Recticular
What layer is below the recticular layer? - ANS-Subcutaneous layer
Solutions
Who were the first people to cultivate beauty in an extravagant way? - ANS-Egyptians
What does the Greek word kosmetikos mean? - ANS-Skilled in the use of cosmetics
What is OSHA for? - ANS-to regulate and enforce safety and health standards to
protect employees in the workplace
Disinfectants used in salons, spas, and medical facilities must be what? - ANS-
Bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal
What kind of bacteria is nonpathogenic? - ANS-Harmless organisms
What kind of bacteria is pathogenic? - ANS-Harmful organisms that can cause infection
What kind of bacteria are staphylococci? - ANS-Pus forming bacteria that grow in
clusters like grapes
What kind of bacteria are bacilli? - ANS-Short, rod shaped bacteria
What kind of burn is third degree? - ANS-Affects all layers of the skin and will blister,
swell, and scar
What are macronutrients? - ANS-Three basic food groups- proteins, carbs, and fats
Proteins are needed to make muscle tissue, blood, and enzymes as well as the keratin
that is present in the skin, nails, and hair. True or False? - ANS-True
What break down the basic chemical sugars that supply energy for the body? - ANS-
Carbohydrates
What are mucopolysaccharides? - ANS-carbohydrate lipid complexes that are good
water binders
What are monosacharides? - ANS-A one unit sugar molecule that all cells use for
energy
Form of vitamin A in skin care? - ANS-Retinol
,What is the number one cause of daytime fatigue? - ANS-Lack of water
Facial treatments slow down premature aging? True or False? - ANS-True
What are the main structures of the hair follicle? - ANS-Root, bulb, papilla
Which stage of hair growth is when new hair is produced? - ANS-Anagen phase
What is the transition stage of hair growth? - ANS-Catagen phase
What is the final or resting stage of hair growth? - ANS-Telagen phase
Hairs removed in the ________ stage where the hair bulb is more active will be more
effective for long term hair reduction. - ANS-Anagen phase
What is the main method of depilation? - ANS-Shaving
How long should hair be before waxing? - ANS-1/4 inch long
What are examples of primary colors? - ANS-Yellow, red, blue
What are examples of secondary colors? - ANS-Orange, green, violet
What are examples of tertiary colors? - ANS-yellow-orange, yellow-green, etc.
A primary and secondary color directly opposite of each other on the color wheel are
called what? - ANS-Complementary colors
What is the ideal face shape? - ANS-Oval
How long should your resume be? - ANS-One page if possible
What is partnership? - ANS-Two or more people share ownership
What is a sole proprietorship? - ANS-One person acts as sole owner or manager
What are the two most important factors in determining a location for a business? -
ANS-Easy to get to and highly visible
What is skin histology? - ANS-Study of the structure and composition of the skin tissue
Wha is physiology of the skin? - ANS-The study of the function of living organisms
What are the basic material and building blocks for our body's tissues? - ANS-Proteins
, What are characteristics of healthy skin? - ANS-Slightly moist, soft, smooth, and
somewhat acidic
What is the skins barrier function? - ANS-Protects skin from irritation
What does TEWL stand for? - ANS-Transepidermal water loss
What are lipids? - ANS-Protective oils
What does the arrector pili muscles do? - ANS-They cause goosebumps
What is the outermost layer of the skin? - ANS-Epidermis
Name the layers of the skin in order. - ANS-Stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum
granulosm, stratum spinosm, stratum germanitivum
As an esthetician what part of the skin are we allowed to work on? - ANS-Epidermis
(unless working with a physician)
What is the fibrous protein that provides resiliency and protection to the skin? - ANS-
Keratin
Also known as the horny layer, top outermost layer of the epidermis. Very thin, yet
waterproof, permeable, regenerates itself, detoxifies the body, and responds to stimuli. -
ANS-Stratum corneum
What is the average adult cell turnover rate? - ANS-28 days depending on lifestyle
The thin, clear layer of dead skin cells under the stratum corneum, translucent layer
made of small cells that let light pass through. - ANS-Stratum lucidum
Also known as the granualar layer. Production of keratin and intercellular lipids take
place here. - ANS-Stratum Granulosm
Also known as the spiny layer. It is above the stratum Germanitivum. - ANS-Stratum
Spinosum
__________ production is stimulated by exposure to sunlight? - ANS-Melanin
What kind of melanin is red to yellow in color? - ANS-Pheomelanin
What kind of melanin is dark brown to black? - ANS-Eumelanin
The dermis consists of what two layers? - ANS-Papillary and the Recticular
What layer is below the recticular layer? - ANS-Subcutaneous layer
