Applied Esthetics Final Review

What function of the integumentary system changes blood flow to maintain a correct internal body temperature?

Which of the following organs is the largest?

Which type of nerves carry messages from the brain to the spinal cord?

To achieve best results when shaping brows, use a guideline that states the distance between the brows should be:

Alcohol, stress, spicy foods and extreme temperatures aggravate which of the following vascular disorders?

A condition that numbs and weakens the hands and can eventually affect the ability to work is called:

Foreign substances in the body that provoke an immune response are called:

Which process is demonstrated by steeping a herb in boiling water?

Sebaceous glands are attached to which of the following components of the skin?

Which type of laser penetrates the epidermis, usually without affecting it, to treat the papillary dermis below?

Which of the following permanent hair removal methods uses multiple needles to decompose the papilla?

Why does hair grow back after a temporary hair removal service?

Collagen makes up approximately what percentage of the dermis?

Which of the following us used to normalize the appearance of clients who have experienced disfigurement?

The bone that extends from the top of the eyes to the top of the head to form the forehead is called the:

When working with Indirect High Frequency, which step from the list below would be completed last?

Which term below is NOT a pigmentation disorder?

How long does a typical body wrap procedure last?

What ingredient is used in cosmetic products to keep them firm, yet soft and easy to apply to the skin?

How many bones make up the top part of the spinal column that is known as the cervical vertebrae?

What are the considerations made for determining whether a personal is in the warm or cool category?

Organic ingredients that bind water and deposit it into the skin are called:

Which of the following massage movements uses a circular or wringing movement with no gliding?

A device that sprays a warm, diffused vapor mist onto the surface of the skin is called:

Which of the terms below refers to recommending products for a client to purchase?

All of the following are true about contouring, EXCEPT:

Which of the following ranges is the average pH of the skin?

What is the corrective procedure to create the illusion of the classic oval shape if a client has a square shaped face?

Waxing only destroys the hairs in the follicle that are in which life cycle stage?

The exfoliating treatment in which a layer of cream is applied, allowed to dry and then rubbed away is called:

Which of the following statements is true about moisturizers?

Ingredients used in certain types of products to prevent skin inflammation an damage due to free radicals are called:

Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered an objective symptom?

Which type of cells are touch receptors, or sensory cells that are only found in the stratum germinativum?

Which of the five senses is considered to be the most personal?

Which of the following guidelines is important to remember when performing massage manipulations?

All of the following are true statements about compounds, EXCEPT:

The science that studies relationships between people and their work environment, is called:

If the skin care center's income is greater than the operating expenses, the facility is considered to be operating at a

Which type of business is owned by shareholders or members who have funds invested in a company?

A material that does not allow the flow of electricity is called a(n):

According to the law of color, out of all the colors in the universe, which of the following are pure?

When positive and negative ions join, they are held together by a(n):

Which of the following descriptions is not an example of a product's feature?

Utilities, supplies, cost of promotions, and taxes are all defined as which of the following types of costs?

What is a naturally occurring protein that is a component of human skin, joints, bones and ligaments?

The blend method is a combination of what two currents?

Of the following systems, which is the physical foundation of the body?

All of the following are functions of the skin, EXCEPT:

Of the following descriptions, which does NOT represent a way an employee can be paid?

A skin care center should keep all records of daily sales and services for at least:

Which type of cells help protect the body from infection and are found in the stratum spinosum layer?

Why should an esthetician recommend products for the client to use at home?

The depth of penetration and results achieved by using chemical peels depends upon all of the following EXCEPT:

Assets minus liabilities equals:

Of the following factors, which is the least important when considering whether or not to accept a position?

Which of the following types of insurance covers the cost of a lawsuit resulting from damage inflicted on a client?

Proper conduct in relationships with employers, co-workers, and clients is called:

The basis for establishing the five general categories of skin types is:

Which of the following identifies how photo-epilation works?

In order to achieve the greatest amount of contrast, complementary color schemes are:

The type of makeup that involved placing colorants into the skin for cosmetic enhancement, or medical correction is:

Which type of eyes are considered to be more recessed and require very little contouring?

Which of the following types of tissue supports, protects, and holds the body together?

The electrode most likely to be selected for stimulating the scalp is called the:

How many of the 14 bones that compose the facial skeleton are involved in a facial massage?

Cleansing, toning, moisturizing of the skin is recommended to be performed:

What product purifies and balances the skin's pH level?

A primary component of skin cells is a protein substance called:

All of the following conditions are true about waxing services EXCEPT:

The rate at which energy is used is measured in what form?

The purpose of petrissage is to achieve which of the following results?

All of the following statements about solutions are true, EXCEPT:

How long prior to a waxing service should the client cease shaving the area to be waxed?

How should blush be applied to achieve effective results?

All of the following are true statements about facial powder EXCEPT:

The most effective form of advertising is:

Which of the following identifies a desired objective that helps focus and define the path a career will take?

What is the term to describe the effect created when current travels through water-based solution and into the skin?

Ingredients added to a product to enhance the effectiveness of a preservative is called:

When an overload occurs, which device is designed to break the flow of electricity?

Toxins and waste materials are released through sweat glands and:

A feeling or emotion toward something or someone is referred to as which of the following terms?

The muscles that respond automatically to control various body functions are:

The fluid part of the blood in which red and white blood cells an blood platelets are suspended is called:

Which is the only constant direct current of low voltage and high amperage that produces an electrochemical effect?

Which of the following categories generally accounts for 50% of the expenses for a skin care center?

All of the following statements about pH are true, EXCEPT:

Following a microdermabrasion treatment, the client should avoid the sunlight for at least:

Which of the following provides a description of a greasepaint foundation?

What are considered the basic units of life?

The piece of equipment that aids in providing analysis of the skin's surface and deeper layers is called:

What is the even dispersion of a solid substance in a liquid base called?

Which of the following medical terms is a contagious fungal disease also known as ringworm?

Dermabrasion is used to treat all of the following conditions EXCEPT:

Which form of aging is caused by external factors within an individual's control?

Which of the following measurements per esthetician allows for an efficient working space?

Which of the following statements is NOT a true description of how effleurage is used?

Which of the following is the toughest layer of the epidermis?

Which is the most selective and efficient form of advertising for local businesses?