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