ABA Facial Massage & Skin Care 3

Question 1

What is the correct direction for applying facial massage strokes to avoid unnecessary skin stretching and sagging?

Accepted Answer

Upward and outward, following the direction of muscle insertion

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Downward and inward, following the pull of gravity

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In small, tight circular motions only

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Horizontally across the face at all times

Question 2

Combination skin is best described as having:

Accepted Answer

An oily T-zone with dry or normal cheeks and outer areas

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Uniform oiliness spread evenly across the entire face

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Extreme dryness and flaking across all facial zones equally

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Persistent redness and sensitivity across the full face

Question 3

Which ingredient is most commonly included in aftershave balms specifically to soothe post-shave irritation and redness?

Accepted Answer

Aloe vera

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Salicylic acid

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Benzoyl peroxide

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Retinol

Question 4

A hot towel applied to the face before a facial massage or shave primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Open pores and soften the skin and beard hair

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Remove cosmetic products and makeup from the face

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Chemically disinfect the skin surface before service

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Apply heat-activated treatment serums to the skin

Question 5

The Fitzpatrick skin type scale (I–VI) is used by professionals to classify:

Accepted Answer

A person's skin tone and its response to UV exposure

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The skin's natural pH balance and acid mantle level

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The thickness and density of the epidermis layer

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The volume of sebum secreted daily by sebaceous glands

Question 6

Which vitamin plays a critical role in collagen synthesis and is a common active ingredient in anti-aging facial serums?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

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Vitamin A (retinol)

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Vitamin D (calciferol)

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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)

Question 7

When performing a facial massage on a male client, the barber should recognize that men's skin differs from women's in that it is generally:

Accepted Answer

Thicker and oilier due to the effects of higher testosterone levels

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Thinner and significantly more sensitive due to hormonal differences

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Less prone to visible aging because of stronger collagen structure

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More susceptible to hyperpigmentation than female skin