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The preliminary parts of a facial treatment that determine the treatments to be performed are:
C) skin analysis and consultation
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The health screening performed prior to a facial treatment is used by the technician to determine any:
A) contraindications
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Clients with obvious skin abnormalities such as open sores, fever blisters, or abnormal-looking signs should be:
C) referred to a physician
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When removing a cleanser from the eye area, it should be removed with damp facial sponges or cotton pads:
A) in an upward and outward movement
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When performing a skin analysis with a magnifying lamp, the first thing the technician should look for is the presence or absence of:
A) visible pores
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If the client is not producing enough sebum, the skin type is characterized as:
B) alipidic
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Skin that has small pores and my be flaky or dry with fine line and wrinkles is characterized as:
C) dehydrated
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Oily skin or skin that produces too much sebum may appear shiny or greasy and have:
D) large pores
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Pores that are clogged from dead cells building up in the follicle may have the appearance of open:
D) comedones
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The difference between closed and open comedones is the size of the follicle opening or the:
C) ostium
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When the follicle becomes clogged, resulting in an infection of the follicle, it is caused by a type of acne bacteria called:
B) anaerobic
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Red pimples that do not have a pus head are referred to as:
A) acne papules
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A skin condition caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalances resulting in dark blotches of color in areas of the skin is:
B) hyperpigmentation
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A chronic hereditary disorder indicated by constant or frequent facial blushing is:
A) rosacea
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A nonfoaming cleansing product that is designed to cleanse dry and sensitive skin is:
B) cleansing milk
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Cleansing products that foam and rince off easily generally contain surfactants also known as:
C) detergents
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Skin products designed to lower the pH of skin after cleansing and remove excess cleansing products are freshners, astringents, or:
D) toners
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Exfoliant products are used on skin surfaces to make the skin lokk smother by:
D) removing excess dead cells
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Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove surface dead cells from the:
C) stratum corneum
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A gentle chemical exfoliation acid that helps dissolve the bonds and intercellular cement between cells is:
C) alpha hydroxy acid
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A salon-type of alpha hydroxy acid exfolliant that contains a concentration of 20 to 30 percent acid is referred to as a:
A) peel
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A chemical exfoliant that works by dissolving keratin protein in the surface skin cells is known as an enzyme peel or:
D) keratolytic
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An enzyme cream-type skin peel that forms a crust and is rolled off the skin is a:
C) gommage
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Moisturizers that increase the water content of the skin's surface with a product that is water-binding are known as:
B) hydrators
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A fatty or oily ingredient used to block moisture from leaving the skin is a(n):
B) emollient
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Clients should be advised to use sunscreens that protect against both UVA and:
B) UVB sun rays
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Highly concentrated skin products applied under a moisturizer or sunscreen are:
A) serums
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Lubricants applied to the face to make the skin slippery during a treatment are:
A) massage creams
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Soothing masks that have antibacterial ingredients and are helpful for acne-prone skin are:
A) clay based
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Masks that do not dry the skin and often contain oils and emollients as well as humectants are:
B) cream masks
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Paraffin used as a mask has no skin benefit unless mixed with a(n):
D) treatment cream
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A plaster-like mask that, when mixed with water, causes a chemical reaction is known as a(n):
D) modelage mask
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The think, open-meshed, woven cotton fabric used in the penetration of the mask application is:
D) gauze
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The term used to describe the manual or mechanical manipulation of the body is:
C) massage
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To master massage techniques, the cosmetologist should have a basic working knowledge of:
D) anatomy and physiology
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The direction of movement in massage techniques should always be from the insertion of the muscle:
D) toward its origin
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The massage movement that is a light continuous stroking movement with the fingers in a slow rhythmic manner is:
D) effleurage
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The kneading massage movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with light, firm pressure is:
C) pretrissage
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The deep rubbing of friction massage movements on the skin has been known to have a significant effect on the:
D) activity and texture of the skin
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The most stimulating type of massage that should be performed using extreme care and discretion is:
A) tapotement
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The point on the skin over the muscle where pressure and stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle is referred to as the:
C) motor point
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A significant benefit of a facial steamer that heats and produces steam is that the steam produced will soften and relax:
C) follicle accumulations
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When using the brushing machine to perform an exfoliation, the skin should be treated with a(n):
D) fairly thick layer of cleanser or moisturizer
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The skin suction and cold spray machine is used to increase circulation and should be used only on nonsensitive or:
A) noninflamed skin
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The use of electric currents to treat the skin is a form of:
C) electrotherapy
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The process of softening and emulsifying hardened sebum stuck in the follicles is called:
A) desincrustation
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Water-soluble products are penetrated into the skin using galvanic current and a process called:
D) iontophoresis
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A galvanic treatment using a computerized device to tone skin and produce a lifting effect on aging skin is:
D) microcurrent
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The therapeutic use of essential oils to enhance a person's physical and emotional well-being is:
D) aromatherapy
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After the first treatment, every new client should be provided with a thorough consultation that consists of salon treatment programs, education, and:
B) proper home care
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