LICENSING & REGULATION
What does TDLR stand for?
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
What protective equipment is specifically required when performing extractions?
Gloves
What is the oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands?
Sebum/Oil
What is the evaluation performed to determine a client’s skin type, condition, concerns, and treatment needs?
Skin Analysis
What is the temporary removal of hair from the surface of the skin?
Depilation
How many hours of instruction are required to complete a Texas Esthetician course?
750 hours
What is the process of using a chemical agent to destroy or inactivate pathogens?
Disinfection
What cells are responsible for producing melanin?
What is Melanocytes?
What is the process of removing dead surface cells to improve the appearance and texture of the skin called?
Exfoliation
What is the removal of hair from the root?
Epilation
What document explains the hazards and safe handling of a chemical?
SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
What term describes the transfer of harmful microorganisms from one surface or person to another?
Cross-contamination
What is a condition or circumstance that makes a particular treatment unsafe or inappropriate?
Contraindication
Which facial machine uses direct current to produce a chemical reaction that can assist in product penetration or desincrustation?
Galvanic machine
What condition is characterized by inflammation and redness around multiple hair follicles, often occurring after hair removal?
Polyfollicular erythema
What is the current fee for the Texas esthetician written examination?
$50
What level of decontamination destroys all microbial life, including bacterial spores?
Sterilization
What is the skin condition characterized by a lack of water rather than a lack of oil?
Dehydrated skin
Which massage movement consists of light, continuous stroking movements commonly used at the beginning and end of a facial massage?
Effleurage
What condition occurs when a hair curls back into the skin after removal?
Pseudofolliculitis
What is the current fee for the Texas esthetician practical examination?
$72
Which agency approves the efficacy of products used for infection control?
EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
Which layer of the epidermis contains the melanocytes responsible for producing melanin?
Stratum Basale
Which type of exfoliant is best to use on a man with a beard?
Gel
What common skin irritation is known as razor bumps and is caused by ingrown hair due to incorrect shaving?
Pseudofolliculitis barbae