Cosmetology Test Principles of Skin Care 5

Question 1

What is the term for small, white, keratin-filled cysts that commonly appear around the eyes and cheeks?

Accepted Answer

Milia

Answer

Comedones

Answer

Pustules

Answer

Nodules

Question 2

Which massage movement during a facial uses light, gliding strokes to begin and end the massage?

Accepted Answer

Effleurage

Answer

Petrissage

Answer

Tapotement

Answer

Friction

Question 3

Which skin condition is characterized by chronic, itchy, inflamed patches and is often associated with allergies or asthma?

Accepted Answer

Atopic dermatitis (eczema)

Answer

Rosacea

Answer

Psoriasis

Answer

Sebaceous hyperplasia

Question 4

What does SPF actually measure?

Accepted Answer

How long skin can be exposed to UVB before burning relative to unprotected skin

Answer

UVA protection level

Answer

The amount of sunscreen in a product

Answer

The moisturizing capacity of a sunscreen

Question 5

Which gland in the skin is responsible for regulating body temperature through sweat production?

Accepted Answer

Eccrine glands

Answer

Sebaceous glands

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Apocrine glands

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Meibomian glands

Question 6

What is the purpose of an occlusive moisturizer ingredient such as petrolatum?

Accepted Answer

To form a barrier that prevents water evaporation

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To exfoliate dead skin cells

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To attract water into the skin

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To stimulate collagen production

Question 7

When performing extractions during a facial, the cosmetologist should use which technique to minimize skin trauma?

Accepted Answer

Apply gentle, even pressure around the follicle using cotton-wrapped fingers or an extractor tool

Answer

Use fingernails to squeeze the comedone forcefully

Answer

Use a lancet to pierce all types of blemishes

Answer

Apply heat directly to the blemish before extraction