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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Vitamin E
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body
Itching tingly feeling of the skin experienced by some woman during menopause
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure

2. Nerve Tissue
Blood and metabolic stimulation
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.

3. Food and drug act of 1938-COSMETIC
Hydroquinone
Cleansing milks made mostly of water for sensitive and dry skin
Worst enemy of the langerhans cells
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness

4. Mandible
1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach) 2. Formaldehyde
Lower jawbone
Blackheads - Whiteheads
Cancer causing

5. Granular scrubs- how long should you scrub the face?
1-2 min
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness
Contains highly balancing emollient algae
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase

6. Telogen
What the esthetician specializes in
Heavy large molecule that sits on the top of the skin and prevents moisture loss
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne

7. Plaque
Ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions
What the number of passes are based upon
Raised lesion with a flat surface
Falling out

8. Herpes
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
Process of killing ALL microorganisms
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act

9. Deep Peeling
Fatty pockets found on eyelids
Not enough thyroid hormone
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
1 in 250 people

10. Sensitive
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
Important when doing a massage
Worst enemy of the langerhans cells
Mostly thin - small pores - pink to red in color. Flushes easily - can be uncomfortable/painful when touched

11. Hypoallergenic Cosmetics
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
Oil gland
Loss of cells that give color to the skin(melanocytes) results in smooth - white patches in the midst of normally pigemented skin

12. Papain
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup
Papaya=derivative of enzyme
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Process of using barrier and intercellular compatible materials like lipids to better penetrate ingredients

13. Seborrheic Dermatits
Considered severe and is often grade 2 left untreated and madeto worsen by squeezing the pimples and maintaining the oily dirty face that attracted those bacteria at the onset
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
Common - inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky - white to yellowish scales to form an oily areas such as the scalpor inside of the ear

14. Dermatitis
Injury - nutrition deficiency - hereditary
Cheek bones
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling

15. Supine
Creates a chemical reaction that acts to emulsify or liquefy sebum- 2 reactions disincrustation and iontophoresis
Removal of dead skin cells
Client is face up
Considered severe and is often grade 2 left untreated and madeto worsen by squeezing the pimples and maintaining the oily dirty face that attracted those bacteria at the onset

16. Vitamin C
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Secrets waste and water control
Ther term for immunity to a certain disease you have had from birth as a result of your mother's blood and your parent's genes
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation

17. Lower pH Level
A lower pH will make a peel more active
What the number of passes are based upon
Considered severe and is often grade 2 left untreated and madeto worsen by squeezing the pimples and maintaining the oily dirty face that attracted those bacteria at the onset
What the esthetician specializes in

18. Bones in the face
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies
Movement
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Temporarily sensitive due tosomething causing irritation - by environment or applied. Such as windburn - sunburn -or chemicals

19. Food and Drug Administration
Smallest measurable unit of an element
Burning ray - less intense - penetrate to the basal layer
Federal agency that regulates the cosmetic industry
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV

20. Sugaring
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Water solube - clean to work with - uses only natural ingredients - it grips the coarse facial hair leaving the fine hairs - it can be used at very low temps - sticks to hair not skin - less stick to work without waxing
Deeper faster effleurage - increases blood circulation
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy

21. Tinea manis
Creates a chemical reaction that acts to emulsify or liquefy sebum- 2 reactions disincrustation and iontophoresis
Most sensitive - hyperpigmentation easily with use of aggressive substance - age slowly
Bone between eye sockets
Ringworm of the hands

22. Jessners Peel
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness
Chemical exfoliant htta works from the outside in. salisylic and citric acid- best for acne - rosacea - telangectasia
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol
Nose job

23. Patch
Freckle larger than 1 cm
More aggressive kneading
Blackheads - Whiteheads
Pore opening

24. Covalent bonds
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches
Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
The sharing of electrons between two atoms
Activates nerve and muscle tissue

25. Complimentary colors
Wasting away
Colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel
Metal tweezers- clean with soap - Suction attachments- use 70% alcohol then soak for 20 min in a disinfectant - Extractors- clean with soap and water then spray with cavaside - Galvanic rollers- spray with alcohol
Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms

26. pH
Movement should come from this part of the body
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves
Name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus- ringworm - athlete's foot and jock itch
Potential hydrogen

27. Virus
Facelift
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
Blisters
Hive histamines are released in the body

28. AHA
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin
Oil gland
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads

29. Lymphatic system
Basis of consciousness and creativity
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body
Colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel

30. Reproductive system
Reproduction and continuation of species
Main function of the nail
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey

31. Papule
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
Forms lower back of cranium
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job

32. Retin A and AHA prepare for microderm
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood
Found on the cheeks - jaw line - and chin
Helps break down the stratum corneum which allows fora better result
When a wax soultion is applied to the skin as it bounds with the hairs. A cloth is then pressed into the solution and then pulled sharply back against the direction of the hair growth.

33. Distillation
Stimulates cell renewal - better product absorption - improves fine lines and wrinkles - improve skin texture - removes flakey patches - helps during extractions - clear congestion - improves hyperpigmentation and color
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves
Horse - archer

34. Algae
Aids in firmness and skin renewal
Pain - Swelling -redness - gever - throbbing - pus
Thickening of the tissue
Aids in the coagulation of blood

35. Acne Cosmetica
Scar tissue formed during healing
Acne caused by cosmetics
Ringworm of the feet
More aggressive kneading

36. Cyst
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics
Pocket full of infection under the skin
Energy
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme

37. Occipital
Follicle Wall - Sebaceous Glands - Intercellular - Transcelluar
Forms lower back of cranium
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves

38. Disinfectant
Area of skin redness or swelling that gets larger - tight glossy look to the skin - pain or tenderness - skin rash that happens suddenly and grows quickly -signs of infection include: fever - chills - and muscle aches
Special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body
Chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).

39. Black
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again
Get keloids easily - hyperpigmentation easily - can be sensitive - age slowly
Nail

40. Microcomedo
Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin

41. Ratio of HIV
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol
1 in 250 people
How many pints of bloodare in the human body
Crack in skin

42. Neutron
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow
A fungus caused when moisture seeps between an artifical nail and the free edge of the nail
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge
Cleansing milks made mostly of water for sensitive and dry skin

43. Corrugator Supercili
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling

44. Why must an esthetician wear gloves?
Center for Disease Control
Skin is dry and scaly like a fish; build up of keratinous cells
Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Crack in skin

45. Erosion
Protein nails are made of
Potential hydrogen
Evaluating skin response to UV light
Despressed scar

46. The most important indicator in the treatment room of skin type?
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser
The impaction is neither red nor inflammed
Movement
Evaluating skin response to UV light

47. Master Esthetician
Removal of dead skin cells
How many pints of bloodare in the human body
50% concentration (or below) or 1.0 pH of exfoliation products
Scientific name for acne vulgaris

48. Effleurage
Scar tissue formed during healing
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
Gentle - but firm stroking and sliding over the body

49. Pilosebaceous Unit
Resting
Nose job
White spots appearing on the nail
The structure in which the hair growsthat are commonly knownas "pores" - the hair follicle

50. Conditions you would not use brushing machine - microderm - or any harsh chemical peels
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin
The opening of a follicle
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom - positive charge