Wildflower Skin Institute State Board Theory Prep #1

Pruritis is a condition charactarized by ______________________________

A basic facial massage is performed for approximately ________ minutes

Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes __________________

Nonverbal communication is the communication expressed by body language, facial expressions, gestures, and __________

Retail sales are ____________________________ of your job

The largest organ of the body is the _________________

Understanding the facial vessel locations helps you to avoid what during a treatment

Which of the following products would be considered vegan

_______________________are important for building muscle and blood tissues and for cell repair and replacement.

What is true about skin around the eyes?

Which acids have beneficial chemical effects on the skin?

Massage products are applied ________________________________

What type of moisturizer should be applied at the end of an acne facial?

How much time should you schedule for a consultation with a first time client?

The barrier function of the skin includes ______________________________

Pathogenic Bacteria may produce

The ability of a disinfecting solution to kill germs when used according to the label is known as ______________________

Identify the answer that is not a layer of the epidermis

Single cell organisms that have characteristics of both plants and animals are called

Colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces are called ________________________

What is a steamer used for?

The art of removing hair can also be called

The skeletal system is comprised of ___________________________ and its various accessory organs.

The primary cause of wrinkles is the damage and loss of ________________

The principal parts of a cell include the protoplasm, _______________

Besides tightening, toning and hydrating skin certain masks can_____________

All disinfectants are ________________________in the presence of oils, lotions, creams and dust

What are single celled organisms that grow in irregular masses and include mold, mildews and yeast

Ergonomics is ______________________________________

Mitosis occurs in which layer of the skin

As we age, electrical impulses may____________________ and cause skin aging.

Which of these is an extrinsic effect on the skin?

When steaming, where should the steamer nozzle be placed?

Aging or sun-damaged skin needs antioxidants that can be administered __________________________

When skin lacks_____________________, it is classified as a dry skin type

What is a common misconception about sun protection?

A port wine stain is a type of ___________________

The FDA regulates which of these important aspects of cosmetics

Surfactants __________________________________

The separating of a substance into an ion is known as __________

Which ingredients dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin?

Found in the center of the cell, the ___________________plays an important role in cell reproduction.

Cosmetics are distinguished from drugs by this act

Which of the following is not part of the steps of performing a basic facial?

The circular friction movements are done on the _____

Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?

What type of skin condition is caused by smoking?

Ingredients that help brighten the appearance of skin are used in treating_______________________

____________________percentage of all communication is unconscious

Where would you not find milia?

State rules require that all multiuse tools and implements be cleaned and disinfected before and after

If a person is allergic to shellfish, what type of mask should you avoid when providing treatments?

Treatments for mature skin are similar to treatments for _____________

What is the general mark up for retail products?

Healthy skin appears ____________when viewed with a Wood's lamp

Willow bark and meadow sweet are sources of what acid?

Pay attention to the RDA, or ____________________, for all vitamin and mineral supplements.

Which type of products are used for desincrustation?

_________________________________ is the first sign of dehydration

Only products that contain ______________ can have a PH

Massage involving a rubbing movement is called________

What is a contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite

The HIV virus is spread mainly through __________________________

What category of ingredients causes the actual changes in the skins appearance

Redox is a contraction for__________

Lanugo is ______________________

_______________________are substances that cannot be reduced to simpler substances

What is the technical term for nail?

Which of the following are used as natural exfoliators

Pseudofolliculitis is the proper term for _____________________________

In regard to the color wheel, olive is considered _____________

Preheating equipment can take up to _______________minutes

If a product has the word ___________________________ on it, the product must be diluted and can't be used full strength

The impression that you project through both your outward image and your conduct in the workplace is known as ______

When a conflict arises, it is best to discuss with

Which type of massage involves the use of soft, continuous stroking with the fingers and palms?

OSHA stands for

Glycolic Acid is frequently used for superficial peels because

______________ liquids are liquids that mix easily.

During which step do you preheat the steamer

Vitamin __________ enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium.

What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient

On which of these body parts is skin the thickest

Fat or __________________ tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body.

When a substance gains oxygen, the substance is

Which of these is considered a legal document?

What does thermolysis refer to?

Vitamin ________ helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun

A__________ is a combination of substances that are held together by physical rather than chemical ties.

Vascular lesions are also known as _________________________lesions

A hair follicle is a mass of epidermal cells, extending down into the dermis and forming what?

When two or more atoms are joined together chemically, a(n) ________________

substances that act as a bridge to allow oil and water to mix or emulsify are called _________________

A pustule is an example of a __________________ lesion

Less steam and heat should be used on which skin type?

Most __________________ earn vacation days and paid holidays

Antioxidants play what role in skin care?

What is a condition, characterized by redness, heat, and pain with which body reacts to injury, irritation or infection

What do veins do?

The human body requires approximately 2 ______________ of fluid a day at a minimum.

Fatty esters are easily recognized on labels because they almost always end in __________________

The process that eliminates most, but not necessarily all, microorganisms on nonliving surfaces is called

What type of product dissolves makeup, oil and dirt

Which job often includes a great deal of travel in the aesthetics field?

The best way to understand others is to begin with a firm understanding of _________

The process by which cells reproduce by dividing into two identical cells called daughter cells is:

What is gommage?

What should you do after consulting with your client?

An estimated 75% of Americans are ______________

The integumentary system is made up of the __________ and its various accessory organs

This mask is beneficial for dry, mature skin or skin that is dull and lifeless

A __________ test is a test for identifying a possible allergy in a client

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registers many different types of __________

What type of products are necessary for dry skin?

Avoid spreading germs by sneezing into ___________

A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function is called a(n) ___________________________