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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Benefits of massage
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
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Smallest measurable unit of an element
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches

2. Aging Classification Systems
Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics
The structure in which the hair growsthat are commonly knownas "pores" - the hair follicle
Glogau - Rubin

3. Corrugator Supercili
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
Orange green violet
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body

4. Endothelial Tissue
Used in a body treatment for stimulating and detoxifying
Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris
Inner tissues

5. Frosting
Movement
A white appearence of the skin that appears after applying a strong exfoliation peeling substance
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission

6. Dr. Lucas
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies
Aids in firmness and skin renewal
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types
Skin is dry and scaly like a fish; build up of keratinous cells

7. Vitiligo
Scientific name for acne vulgaris
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
Loss of cells that give color to the skin(melanocytes) results in smooth - white patches in the midst of normally pigemented skin
Stiches

8. 4 procedures an esthetician performs where they may come in contact with infected body fluid
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing
Basis of consciousness and creativity
Breaks down food and secretes waste

9. Mechanical exfoliation
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Bone between eye sockets

10. Bullae
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)
Very large vesicles (blister)
Potential hydrogen
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling

11. Chemical Exfoliation
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness
Fatty pockets found on eyelids
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight
Dissolving dead skin cells

12. Considerations with use of Hydroxy Acid
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris
Wasting away
Perform all types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
Base of formula - percentage - pH

13. Vitamin K
Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection
Forms the side of head by ear
Pocket full of infection under the skin
Aids in the coagulation of blood

14. Lightening Ingredients
AHA exfoliant - melanin suppressant - Retin A
Hydroquinone
Mole
Base of formula - percentage - pH

15. Skeletal Tissue
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer
Systemic disease - clients undergoing chemo - vascular problems - pregnancy - daibetic - swelling - infection - lumps - bumps - any unstable health condition
Makes up the bones of the body
Bone between eye sockets

16. Alpha Hydroxy Aci
Gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability
Scar tissue formed during healing
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
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

17. Grade 1 Acne

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18. BHA
Bond between atoms sharing electrons
Chemical exfoliant htta works from the outside in. salisylic and citric acid- best for acne - rosacea - telangectasia
50% concentration (or below) or 1.0 pH of exfoliation products
Hive histamines are released in the body

19. Grade 3 Acne
Client is laying face down
Outer tissue
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
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this

20. Vibration
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
Several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red - Swollen and itchy skin
Red yellow blue
Activates nerve and muscle tissue

21. P.Acne
Connects all bones
Scientific name for acne vulgaris
Common acne- inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands of the skin. Consits of red - elevated areas on the skin that may develop into pustules and even futher into cyst that can cause scarring
Physical bumping of the skin

22. Lasers for Skin Resurfacing
Erbium - CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
Regulates hormone producing glands
Massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas
Bones - structures - protect organs

23. How often should i client have enzyme treatments?
Every 2 weeks
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
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body

24. Chlorophyta
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
Regulates hormone producing glands
Softening - antibacterial and anti inflammatory
What the number of passes are based upon

25. Food and drug act of 1938-COSMETIC
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing
Horse - archer
Ringworm of the feet

26. Chelating Agent
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne
Improves the efficiency of preservatives by breaking down the cell wall
Provide proper skin care - emotional support - health edu - controlling and medicating erythema
Basis of consciousness and creativity

27. Eczema
50% concentration (or below) or 1.0 pH of exfoliation products
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey
Agents that remove dead skin cells
Several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red - Swollen and itchy skin

28. Dermatological surgeon
An experiment that does not change behavior
Softening - antibacterial and anti inflammatory
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery
Development of an idea based on available information

29. Universal and Standard Precautions
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

30. lymphocytes
Process of killing ALL microorganisms
In normal adults they makeup 22-28% of the total number of Leukocytes in the circulating blood
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing
Orange green violet

31. Keratosis
For an esthetician - highest earned title in the world
Follicle Wall - Sebaceous Glands - Intercellular - Transcelluar
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this
Build up of cells

32. AMP
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing
Measure of the amount of current flowing into a circuit
More aggressive kneading
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection

33. Supine
Allows other structures to move around inside the cell
Deepest type of chemical peeling performed by a esthetician
Steam does to enhance discrustation
Client is face up

34. Tapotement
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
Gentle tapping movements
Gommage - granular scrubs - microderm - luffa
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin

35. Apply Soft Wax
Ingredient that attracts water
Papaya=derivative of enzyme
Very thin like glaze - spreadin the direction ofhair growth at a 45 degree angle toward you - better for large areas
Nose job

36. Complimentary colors
Despressed scar
Colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness
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37. Symptoms of Impetigo
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation
For an esthetician - highest earned title in the world
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust

38. What are Germs?
Movement should come from this part of the body
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths
Microorganisms that cover almost every surface - including the skin of the human body.
Loss of cells that give color to the skin(melanocytes) results in smooth - white patches in the midst of normally pigemented skin

39. Acid Mantle
Nose job
Inner tissues
Follicle Wall - Sebaceous Glands - Intercellular - Transcelluar
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria

40. Posture
Important when doing a massage
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer

41. Shingles
Herpes zoster
Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body
White spots appearing on the nail

42. Wheal
Potential hydrogen
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Hive histamines are released in the body

43. Nevus
The path a current takes as it moves thru a system
Orange green violet
Mole
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle

44. Microderm Machines
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
What the esthetician specializes in
Too much thryroid hormone
Connects all bones

45. Seaweed and Mud
Used in a body treatment for stimulating and detoxifying
Blisters
Wasting away
Makes up the bones of the body

46. Blepharoplasty
Eyelift
Blood and metabolic stimulation
Oil gland
Outer tissue

47. Sugaring
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions
Wasting away
Connects all bones
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

48. Athrophy
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry
Wasting away
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin
Cheek bones

49. Aromatherapy
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act
A popular treatment - therapeutic use of plants for beauty and health purposes
Wasting away
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery

50. Non-inflammatory
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
Chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
Activates nerve and muscle tissue
The impaction is neither red nor inflammed