Cosmetology Skin Care and Facials 2

Question 1

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerve endings, and hair follicles?

Accepted Answer

Dermis

Answer

The dermis is the second, deeper layer of skin containing blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerves, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles.

Question 2

Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) such as glycolic acid are best known for:

Accepted Answer

Chemically exfoliating the skin's surface

Answer

AHAs like glycolic and lactic acid chemically dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells on the surface, promoting exfoliation and cell turnover.

Question 3

What type of mask is most beneficial for dry, dehydrated skin?

Accepted Answer

Hydrating cream or sheet mask

Answer

Hydrating cream or sheet masks contain humectants and emollients that draw moisture into the skin and create a barrier to prevent moisture loss, ideal for dry skin.

Question 4

The Fitzpatrick scale classifies skin by:

Accepted Answer

Response to UV exposure and skin tone

Answer

The Fitzpatrick scale categorizes skin into six types (I–VI) based on the skin's melanin content and its reaction to sun exposure, from very fair (burns easily) to very dark (rarely burns).

Question 5

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition most commonly characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Facial redness and visible blood vessels

Answer

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes persistent facial redness, visible capillaries (telangiectasia), and sometimes pustules on the cheeks and nose.

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Cosmetology Skin Care and Facials 2