Esthetician Practice Exam Esthetician Practice Facial Treatments and Massage 1

Question 1

Which type of facial massage movement uses a circular, rotary motion with the fingertips to stimulate circulation and soften the skin?

Accepted Answer

Friction

Answer

Effleurage

Answer

Petrissage

Answer

Tapotement

Question 2

During a classic European facial, in what order should the cleansing and treatment steps typically be performed?

Accepted Answer

Cleanse → Exfoliate → Massage → Mask

Answer

Mask → Cleanse → Exfoliate → Massage

Answer

Exfoliate → Cleanse → Mask → Massage

Answer

Massage → Cleanse → Exfoliate → Mask

Question 3

What is the primary contraindication for performing facial massage over an area of the face?

Accepted Answer

Active acne lesions or inflamed skin

Answer

Dry skin

Answer

Fine lines and wrinkles

Answer

Hyperpigmentation

Question 4

Which direction should effleurage strokes move across the face to support lymphatic drainage?

Accepted Answer

Upward and outward toward the lymph nodes

Answer

Downward toward the chin

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Inward toward the nose

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Randomly without a set direction

Question 5

What is the purpose of using a galvanic current set to the positive pole (anode) during a facial treatment?

Accepted Answer

To close pores and calm the skin after treatment

Answer

To soften and emulsify sebum and comedones in the pores

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To stimulate blood circulation and warm the skin

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To deeply exfoliate the stratum corneum

Question 6

When applying a clay mask during a facial, what is the maximum recommended time the mask should typically remain on the skin before removal?

Accepted Answer

10–15 minutes

Answer

5–7 minutes

Answer

25–30 minutes

Answer

45–60 minutes