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| 1 . Superficial peeling, exfoliation, keratolysis, and desquamation are terms for removing the excessive accumulation of dead cell from the: |
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| 2. These products and methods are used to do light peels: |
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| d. all answers manual scrubs, microdermabrasion, glycolic acid |
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| 3. CRF (cell renewal function) is influenced by: |
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| d. all answers: genetics, natural environment, and personal medical history, lifestyle and personal care, exfoliation methods. |
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| 4. TCA (trichloracetic acid), glycolic acid (50% or more) and Jessner’s peel (4 - 10 coats) are performed by: |
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| 5. To ensure a safe outcome with a peel, you should: |
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d. all answers: always give a patch test 24-48 hours prior to a peel service t check for adverse reaction, follow the manufactures’ directions, consult with the client prior to applying a peel |
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d. all answers: uses different percentages and pH factors to exfoliate the superficial layers of the epidermis, is derived from sugar cane, promotes superficial peeling |
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| 7. Glycolic acid is frequently used for superficial peels because: |
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| a. it has the smallest molecular size of the AHA;s |
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| 8. Salicylic acid is used to; |
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| 9. The main qualities of salicylic acid are antiseptic and: |
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| 10. A buffering product does what? |
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d. all answers: improve the texture of the skin, increase the cell renewal function (CRF), reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation |
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| 12. When doing a consultation for a peel, you should: |
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| a. explain the procedures and realistic goals of the service |
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| 13. Identify the contraindications for performing a peel: |
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| c. herpes simplex and recent medical peels |
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| 14. These product ingredients are beneficial when combined with peels for mature and or sensitive skin: |
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| a. ceramides, hyaluronic acid, phospholipids, and allantoin |
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| 15. Limitations of the strength of peels you are permitted to use in a salon is ultimately set by: |
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| b. your regulatory agency |
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| 16. Why is it important to keep the skin hydrated after a peel? |
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| c. a peel has a tendency to dry the skin |
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| 17. Microdermabrasion uses _______ exfoliation to lightly peel the skin. |
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| 18. Which answer best describes microdermabrasion? |
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| d. all answers: powerful electronic vacuum, sometimes abrades the skin with a hard applicator, such as a diamond tip, usually sprays crystals on the face and then uses suction to vacuum them up and stimulate the skin |
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| 19. What does a successful microdermabrasion treatment depend on: |
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| a. proper use of the hand piece, rate of crystal flow, and vacuum setting |
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| 20. You should wear these items when cleaning up crystals: |
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| a. rubber gloves and mask |
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| 21. Which of the following devices perform light therapies: |
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| d. all answers: lasers, IPL intense pulsed light systems, LED light emitting diodes devices |
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| 22. LED light emitting diode devices |
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| 23. As we age, electrical impulses may _____ and cause skin aging. |
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| 24. When using a micro current device, the current is determined by the skin’s? |
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| 25. Ultrasound devices use: |
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| d. deep penetrating sound waves |
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| 26. How does ultrasound benefit the skin |
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| d. all answers: assists in product penetration, uses a science called sonophoresis, stimulates tissues and increases blood flow and oxygenation |
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| 27. Depending on the treatment product, body wraps can: |
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| 28. Body exfoliation services are synonymous with: |
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| a. body polishes and body glows |
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| 29. By using a combination of ingredients and _____ body scrubs can exfoliate and stimulate the skin. |
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| 30. One of the primary goals of clay, mud, and seaweed body masks is to : |
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| 31. Which form(s) of water does hydrotherapy use: |
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| d. all answers: steam, liquid, ice |
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| 32. The core ingredients in balneotherapy are: |
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| 34. Reflexology treats the whole body by applying pressure to: |
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| b. pressure points located on the feet and hands |
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| 35. What are the three Ayurveda doshas? |
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| c. pitta, kapha, and vatta |
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| 36. The primary purpose of endermology is to : |
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| 37. Identify the primary benefit of manual lymph drainage: |
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| d. stimulates the flow of lymph fluid through the lymphatic vessels |
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| 38. Medical aestheticians can be certified as |
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| a. Certified Medical Aestheticians |
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| 39. Non ablative laser treatments: |
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| 40. Non ablative intense pulsed light therapies (IPL’s) |
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| c. bypass the epidermis to stimulate collagen in the dermis |
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| 41. Botox and dermal fillers are: |
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| 42. How does Botox - botulinum toxin work to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles |
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| a. creates a temporary paralysis or diminished movement by blocking neurotransmitters |
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| 43. Dermal fillers work best when: |
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| c. used in conjunction with Botox |
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| 44. In medical jargon, a face lift is called a |
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| 45. Sclerotherapy involves: |
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| b. minimizing varicose veins |
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| 46. What does a clinical esthetician do? |
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| d. all answers: performs post-surgery facials, works in a medical setting, performs procedures such as mild peels |
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