Esthetician Practice Exam Esthetician Practice Advanced Facial Treatments Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which advanced facial technique uses a small metal probe to deliver galvanic current into the skin for deeper product penetration?

Accepted Answer

Iontophoresis

Answer

Iontophoresis uses galvanic current through a metal probe to drive water-soluble products deeper into the skin.

Question 2

What is the primary contraindication for performing a chemical peel on a client?

Accepted Answer

Use of isotretinoin within the past 6 months

Answer

Isotretinoin thins the skin significantly, making it highly susceptible to adverse reactions from chemical peels.

Question 3

During a microcurrent facial treatment, what must be maintained between the two probes to complete the circuit?

Accepted Answer

Continuous contact with the skin

Answer

Both probes must maintain continuous skin contact to complete the electrical circuit and deliver the microcurrent effectively.

Question 4

What is the appropriate skin preparation before performing LED light therapy?

Accepted Answer

Cleanse and tone the skin, removing all makeup and sunscreen

Answer

The skin must be thoroughly cleansed so light wavelengths can penetrate without obstruction from products or debris.

Question 5

Which enzyme is commonly used in advanced enzyme peels to dissolve keratin protein on the skin surface?

Accepted Answer

Papain

Answer

Papain, derived from papaya, is a proteolytic enzyme that breaks down keratin protein to gently exfoliate the skin.

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