science
Due to weight concentration, what ingredient is often listed first on a cosmetic product label?
water
Groups of cells of the same kind make up:
Tissue
To avoid damage to the skin, keep extractions under:
5 minutes
What is a small elevation of the skin, usually inflammatory, that does not contain pus?
papule
The growth phase of hair is known as the:
anagen
what is the term that means the product is less likely to provoke an allergic reaction?
hypoalergenic
What is the normal pH range of the skin?
4.5-5.5
What common skin infection is known as razor bumps and is caused by ingrown hair due to incorrect shaving?
pseudofolliculitis barbae
Which of the following terms is another name for a keratoma?
callus
Eyebrow hair falls into which of the following categories?
Terminal
Which government agency is responsible for regulating cosmetics in the U.S.?
FDA
The skin is composed of three main layers that include the epidermis, dermis and:
subcutaneous
To help remove dead skin or blemishes, a hot towel can be used to soften what layer of the skin?
Stratum Corneum
In the ABCDEs of skin cancer, what does the letter "D" represent?
diameter
In which method of electrolysis does the client only feel a tiny "flash" of heat?
Thermolysis
Mixtures of fats and oils converted to fatty acids by heat and then purified fall under which of the following cosmetic classifications?
Soaps
The primary function of the excretory system is to?
eliminate waste/toxins from the body
Massage movements designed to stimulate the muscle directly should be done:
from the insertion to the origin
The technical name for fever blister is:
Herpes Simplex Virus 1
The average working temperature of hard (non-strip) wax is?
122° F (50 °C)
The non-polar end of an emulsifier which loves oil and hates water is called:
Lipophilic
The nervous system is made up of the central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system and the:
autonomic nervous system
Use caution and modify the massage step to prevent increased circulation for clients with what type of medical condition?
heart conditions or high blood pressure
An acute bacterial infection that consists of a cluster of boils that involves several hair follicles is known as:
carbuncle
The draping protocol for clients with disabilities is guided by:
the individual client's need