FREE Esthetician Knowledge Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the main purpose of performing a patch test before a chemical peel?
Answer: To check for allergic reactions or sensitivity
A patch test is performed to identify potential allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to the chemical peel solution before applying it to a larger area.
Which muscle is primarily responsible for raising the eyebrows?
Answer: Frontalis
The frontalis muscle covers the forehead and is responsible for raising the eyebrows and creating horizontal forehead wrinkles.
What does the term 'desincrustation' refer to in esthetics?
Answer: Softening and emulsifying sebum in follicles using galvanic current
Desincrustation uses galvanic current with a negatively charged alkaline solution to soften and emulsify hardened sebum and debris in the follicles.
Which skin analysis tool uses a magnifying lamp with a fluorescent light to examine skin conditions?
Answer: Woods lamp
A Woods lamp emits ultraviolet light that causes different skin conditions, fungi, and bacteria to fluoresce in distinct colors, aiding in skin analysis.
What is the appropriate water temperature for steaming a client's face during a facial?
Answer: 100-105°F
Facial steam should be kept at approximately 100-105°F and positioned about 18 inches from the face to safely open pores without burning the client.
Which type of exfoliation uses enzymes such as papain or bromelain to dissolve dead skin cells?
Answer: Enzymatic exfoliation
Enzymatic exfoliation uses proteolytic enzymes like papain (from papaya) or bromelain (from pineapple) to gently digest dead skin cells without abrasion.