State Law
This type of facility, which provides refreshments, cannot be located inside a restroom of a cosmetological establishment
What is a drinking fountain, cooler, or refreshment center
This federal agency was created to protect employees in the workplace and requires the use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
This body system serves as the physical foundation of the body and consists of 206 bones
What is the skeletal system
This scale is used to measure the skin type's ability to tolerate sun exposure and treatments
What is the Fitzpatrick Scale
This advanced treatment uses chemicals like AHAs or BHAs to remove dead skin cells and improve skin texture
What is a chemical peel
This is the monthly late fee applied to a personal license if it is renewed after the expiration date
What is $20
This is the only method that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores, typically using high-pressure steam
What is sterilization (or an autoclave)
This ring muscle of the eye socket allows you to close your eyes
What is the orbicularis oculi
This center area of the face—including the forehead, nose, and chin—is often the oiliest part of the skin
What is the T-zone
This acronym stands for a non-invasive light therapy used to reduce inflammation or stimulate collagen
What is LED (Light Emitting Diode)
The members of the Board of Cosmetology are appointed by
The Governor
These are disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as Hepatitis and HIV
What are Bloodborne pathogens
Also known as the Fifth Cranial Nerve, it is the largest of the cranial nerves and the chief sensory nerve of the face
What is the trigeminal nerve
This skin condition is characterized by an overproduction of melanin, often caused by sun damage or hormones
What is hyperpigmentation
This procedure, also known as Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), uses tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries
What is microneedling
Hospital-grade disinfectants used in salons must be registered with this federal agency
What is the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
This term refers to the ability of a product to produce the intended effect; it is found on the label of disinfectants
What is efficacy
This system is made up of the skin and its accessory organs, such as oil and sweat glands
What is the integumentary system
This scale evaluates photo-damage (sun damage) based on wrinkling and is categorized by age and skin appearance
What is the Glogau Scale
This "gym for the face" uses low-level electricity to mirror the body’s own natural impulses and tone muscles
What is microcurrent
This is the fine amount for a first-time offense of re-using a single-use item on a client
What is $100
These are common disinfectants used in the industry, known chemically as quaternary ammonium compounds
What are Quats
Often called the "powerhouse" of the cell, these organelles create ATP to provide energy
What are mitochondria
What is the most sever grade of acne, characterized by many cysts, nodules and scarring
What is grade IV acne
This technology uses high-frequency sound waves to perform deep cleansing and "sonophoresis" for product penetration
What is ultrasonic (or ultrasound)