State Board 1
What is an ingredient that attracts moisture from the air?
Humectants
Where is keratin located?
In all layers of the epidermis.
Emulsifiers (ex. surfactant)
What is Retin-A?
Topical vitamin A prescription cream used to treat acne.
What type of skin cancer is characterized by light or pearly nodules?
Basal cell carcinoma
Does toner constrict or dilate the pores temporarily?
Constricts the pores
If a client has red blotches on their face, what herbs would be recommended for them to use?
Tea tree, clove, comfrey, peppermint, chamomile, and almond.
What measures the acidity or alkalinity of a substance?
pH scale
What are arrector pili muscles attached to?
The hair follicle
How are cells nourished?
Metabolism
How does the skin take in oxygen?
What is the largest organ of the body?
The skin
What shade of foundation would you choose for your client?
The foundation that disappears on the skin when it is tested on the jawline.
What is microdermabrasion?
What does a disinfectant do?
Destroy most bacteria and some viruses.
Which massage has the most relaxing effect?
Effleurage
What is fatty tissue called?
Adipose
What part of the blood destroys disease causing germs?
White blood cells
What is the purpose of eyeliner?
Outline and emphasize the eyes.
Can produce inflammation and in some cases even burn the skin.
Where is the subcutaneous tissue located?
Bottom of the reticular layer; is composed of adipose.
What regulates the strength of an electric current being used?
Rheostat
Ingredients must be listed on the packaging of a product in what order?
Descending order, starting with the ingredient with the highest concentration and ending with the ingredient with the lowest concentration.
What type of bacteria causes lockjaw?
Bacilli
Why are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide effective in sun block?
They reflect the sun's rays.