Skin Structure
What is the outermost layer of the skin?
Stratum corneum
What is a pustule?
A raised lesion filled with pus
What’s the first step in a facial?
Client consultation
What device uses UV light to analyze the skin?
Wood's Lamp
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What protein gives skin flexibility?
Elastin
What Fitzpatrick type always burns, never tans?
Type I
What’s the purpose of a serum?
Deliver concentrated active ingredients
What current is used in desincrustation?
Galvanic
What does SDS stand for?
Safety Data Sheet
What cells produce melanin?
Melanocytes
What is a contraindication for a facial?
Open wounds, sunburn, contagious disease, etc.
What are the benefits of exfoliation?
Removes dead skin, smooths texture, improves absorption
What massage movement uses tapping or slapping?
Tapotement
What’s the first step before disinfecting tools?
Cleaning
List the five layers of the epidermis from deepest to surface.
Basale, Spinosum, Granulosum, Lucidum, Corneum
Describe rosacea.
Chronic redness, visible capillaries, sensitive skin
Name the steps of a basic facial.
Consult, cleanse, analyze, exfoliate, extract, massage, mask, tone, moisturize, SPF
What machine kills acne bacteria using electricity?
High Frequency
What’s the difference between disinfection and sterilization?
Disinfection kills most microbes; sterilization kills all
What does SHAPES stand for in skin function?
Sensation, Heat regulation, Absorption, Protection, Excretion, Secretion
What does ABCDE stand for in skin cancer screening?
Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving
Name 4 types of facial masks
Clay, cream, gel, sheet,
Name a contraindication for facial massage.
Sunburn, acne, high blood pressure, etc.
What agency regulates workplace safety?
OSHA