Skin
Facials
Mani/ Pedi
Waxing
Muscles & Bones
100

What is the top layer of the epidermis?

Stratum Corneum

100
What are 2 benefits of exfoliation?

-Remove dead skin cells 

- Increase cellular turnover

- Allows for better penetration of actives

- Increases circulation

- Helps prevent acne

- Smoothes complexion

100

What is this?

Supply technical name and common name

Tinea pedis (technical) athletes foot (common)

100

What is the anagen stage of hair growth?

the active growth stage

100

What is this bone? (In green)

Lacrimal

200

What are the 4 main cells of the epidermis?

- Keratinocytes 

- Melanocytes

- Langerhan Cells

- Merkel Cells (sensory receptors)

(extra-Corneocytes are a type of keratinocyte found in the corneum layer)

200

Benefits of Vitamin C

- Increases cellular turnover

- Increases collagen production

- Decreases hyperpigmentation

200
What causes verruca; Virus, Bacteria or Fungus? 

Virus

200

In which direction do you generally apply and remove wax when using hot wax?

Hot wax: Apply against hair growth, remove against 

200

What are these bones? (in green)

Parietal bones

300

What is the name of the process when one cell splits into two cells?

Mitosis

300

What are the benefits of hyaluronic acid and how does it work? 

A humectant; attracts and binds water. 

Plumping and hydrating. 


300

What is pterigium of the nail? 

Excessive overgrown cuticle adhered to the nail plate

300

How often should a client get a leg wax? (general)

Every 4-6 weeks

300

What is this muscle?

Tibialis Anterior

400
What is barrier impairment? 

When the acid mantle/ skin barrier is not intact or functioning properly. Can cause sensitivity, redness, flakiness, acne.  For one (or more) reasons including:

- Incorrect products used

- Incorrect product use (over-exfoliation)

- Medications

- Illness

- Environmental factors (harsh cold/wind/ heat)

400

What are 4 benefits of facial massage?

- Increase blood circulation

- Increase lymphatic flow

- Relax muscles and reduce muscle tension


- Reduces stress

- Desquamates

- Improves skin texture

-Temprary softening of wrinkles caused by expression

- Soothes tension and can help with tension headaches 

400

What is a hangnail?

a small, torn piece of skin/ cuticle next to a fingernail or toenail

400
Name 3 ways to prevent folliculitis 

Aftercare advice:

- avoid tight clothing for 12-24 hrs after wax

- lightly exfoliate 12-24 hours priri to wax

- exfoliate regularly between waxes (2-3x per week)

- Moisturise daily

- use antibacterial post wax solutions

- avoid exercise, swimming, makeup and touching the area for 12-24 hours post wax. 


During treatment: 

- follow strict hygiene procedures: pre and post wax solutions used, gloves worn, hands washed. 

- Do not double-dip or reuse wax


400

What is the action of extensor carpi digitorum

Extends the fingers

500
What is the function of a fibroblast?

produces collagen & elastin

500

Who would generally benefit more from a cream-based cleanser instead of a foaming cleanser?

Dry/ mature (can add sensitive too but needs to mention Dry & mature)

500

What is the mantle of the nail?

the fold of skin that covers the matrix (skin behind the cuticle that covers the matrix)

500

Name 2 common ingredients found in strip wax

- plant resins

- Beeswax

- titanium dioxide

500

What is this bone? (technical name, not common)

Calcaneus (Kal-Kay-Nee-Us)

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