skin
The essential oil that is often used in treating acne is called?
Tea Tree
How many hours of sleep do most people need to function properly?
6-8 hours of sleep
An amp is a unit of electric?
strength
What is considered the best form of advertising?
Word of mouth
Which government agency is responsible for regulating cosmetics in the U.S.?
FDA
Which of the following ingredients is used to dry, exfoliate and help in killing bacteria?
Benzoyl peroxide
What is halitosis?
Bad breath
Electrons travel on a closed path, called a?
Circuit
How often does the average loyal client visit a salon/spa?
Every 6 weeks
The mechanical or chemical process of removing superficial dead skin is referred to as?
Exfoliation
What is another name for a whitehead?
Closed comedo
Health hazards, such as impure air and improper storage or use of food, fall under the category of?
Public hygiene
The use of electricity for therapeutic purposes is called?
Electro therapy
Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape the?
Nose
In what pH range is hair, skin and nails?
4.5-5.5
Which layer of the skins permeability barrier prevents transepidermal water loss?
Acid mantle
What is the topical form of vitamin A that promotes cell turnover and increases skin elasticity?
Retinol
Materials that do not allow a current to pass through them are called?
Insulators
The removal of excess fat deposits in specific areas of the body with the use of cannula inserted under the sun is known as?
Liposuction
A substance that is able to dissolve another substance is called a?
Solvent
What are the two layers of the skins permeability barrier?
Acid mantle and stratum corneum
The science that looks at how individuals perform work and what body movements, tools and equipment benefit the health and comfort of the esthetician and client is called?
Ergonomics
Collagen and elastin fibers in the skin can be destroyed by what type of UV light?
UVA
Ecchymosis is the medical term for?
Bruising of the skin
Atoms that are different form a?
Compound