Esthetician (Reading) 1 Flashcards
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A client's intake form indicates they have a latex allergy. Which of the following products should the esthetician check most carefully before use?
Answer: Gloves and rubber-based applicator tools used during treatment
Latex allergies require the esthetician to avoid latex gloves and any rubber-derived tools or materials that could trigger an allergic reaction during treatment.
When reviewing a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for a chemical peel solution, the esthetician should first look for which section to determine safe handling procedures?
Answer: Section 7: Handling and Storage
Section 7 of an MSDS covers Handling and Storage, which provides the esthetician with direct guidance on how to safely work with and store the chemical product.
An ingredient list on a facial moisturizer reads: Aqua, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol. Based on this label, which ingredient is present in the smallest amount?
Answer: Phenoxyethanol
Cosmetic ingredient lists are written in descending order of concentration, so the last ingredient listed — Phenoxyethanol — is present in the smallest quantity.
A client record from a previous visit notes 'couperose skin observed in the cheek area.' When reading this notation, the esthetician should prepare to treat skin characterized by:
Answer: Visible dilated capillaries and redness
Couperose is a professional term for skin with visible, dilated capillaries (broken capillaries) that appear as redness, most commonly on the cheeks and nose.
According to a state board sanitation standards document, which of the following correctly describes the difference between sanitation and sterilization?
Answer: Sanitation reduces the number of pathogens to a safe level; sterilization destroys all microbial life including spores
Sanitation lowers microbial counts to safe public health levels, while sterilization is the complete destruction of all microorganisms, including bacterial spores — a critical distinction in state board regulations.
A product brochure states that a serum is 'non-comedogenic.' Based on reading this claim, which client concern is this product most specifically formulated to address?
Answer: Skin prone to clogged pores and breakouts
Non-comedogenic means the product is formulated to not clog pores or promote the formation of comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), making it appropriate for acne-prone or breakout-prone skin types.