COLORADO ESTHETICIAN STATE BOARD
EXAM 2026 EXAM TEST PAPER COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ Excretion. Answer: Sudoriferous glands; sweat glands detoxifies
the body by excreting excess water, salt, and unwanted chemicals
◉ Secretion. Answer: Sebum; oily substance that protects and
lubricates the skin. Sebaceous glands; oil glands. Skin is 50 to 70%
water and slows down the evaporation of water Transepidermal
Water Loss (TEWL)
◉ Absorption. Answer: Absorbs water, ingredients, oxygen
necessary for skin's health.
◉ Epidermis. Answer: Outermost Layer
◉ Stratum Corneum. Answer: (horny layer) thin and waterproof
◉ Stratum Lucidum. Answer: thin clear layer of dead skin cells
◉ Stratum Granulosum. Answer: (granular layer) composed of cells
that resemble granules and are filled w/ keratin
,◉ Stratum Spinosum. Answer: (spiny layer) cells divide and change
shape. Enzymes are creating lipids and proteins
◉ Stratum Basal. Answer: Above the dermis, single layer of basal
cells. Cells undergo mitosis to replenish the loss of skin cells
◉ Keratinocytes. Answer: Produce keratin and keeps the skin strong,
flexible, and waterproof
◉ Melanocytes. Answer: Produce pigment (give skin its color)
◉ Langerhans. Answer: Immune cells (support the immune system)
◉ Merkel's Cells. Answer: Nerve cells (sense of touch)
◉ Dermis. Answer: Cornium Curis. Broken into two layers
◉ Papillary. Answer: Connects the dermis to the epidermis
◉ Reticular. Answer: Deeper layer of the dermis made of collagen
and elastin
, ◉ Subcutaneous Layer. Answer: Also known as the hypodermis.
Composed of loose connective tissue (adipose tissue) 80% fat
◉ Dry. Answer: Lacks lips or sebum production.
◉ Normal. Answer: Good balance of all skin functions, circulation, oil
and water, and barrier protection
◉ Combination. Answer: Oily, dry and/or normal at the same time.
T-zone imbalance is common
◉ Oily. Answer: Excess sebum production
◉ Sensitive Skin. Answer: Skin type and condition. Fragile, reactive,
easily inflamed skin
◉ Dehydrated Skin. Answer: Lacks water and can occur in any skin
type
◉ Glogau Scale. Answer: Evaluates photo damage (sun) based on
wrinkling categorized by age
EXAM 2026 EXAM TEST PAPER COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ Excretion. Answer: Sudoriferous glands; sweat glands detoxifies
the body by excreting excess water, salt, and unwanted chemicals
◉ Secretion. Answer: Sebum; oily substance that protects and
lubricates the skin. Sebaceous glands; oil glands. Skin is 50 to 70%
water and slows down the evaporation of water Transepidermal
Water Loss (TEWL)
◉ Absorption. Answer: Absorbs water, ingredients, oxygen
necessary for skin's health.
◉ Epidermis. Answer: Outermost Layer
◉ Stratum Corneum. Answer: (horny layer) thin and waterproof
◉ Stratum Lucidum. Answer: thin clear layer of dead skin cells
◉ Stratum Granulosum. Answer: (granular layer) composed of cells
that resemble granules and are filled w/ keratin
,◉ Stratum Spinosum. Answer: (spiny layer) cells divide and change
shape. Enzymes are creating lipids and proteins
◉ Stratum Basal. Answer: Above the dermis, single layer of basal
cells. Cells undergo mitosis to replenish the loss of skin cells
◉ Keratinocytes. Answer: Produce keratin and keeps the skin strong,
flexible, and waterproof
◉ Melanocytes. Answer: Produce pigment (give skin its color)
◉ Langerhans. Answer: Immune cells (support the immune system)
◉ Merkel's Cells. Answer: Nerve cells (sense of touch)
◉ Dermis. Answer: Cornium Curis. Broken into two layers
◉ Papillary. Answer: Connects the dermis to the epidermis
◉ Reticular. Answer: Deeper layer of the dermis made of collagen
and elastin
, ◉ Subcutaneous Layer. Answer: Also known as the hypodermis.
Composed of loose connective tissue (adipose tissue) 80% fat
◉ Dry. Answer: Lacks lips or sebum production.
◉ Normal. Answer: Good balance of all skin functions, circulation, oil
and water, and barrier protection
◉ Combination. Answer: Oily, dry and/or normal at the same time.
T-zone imbalance is common
◉ Oily. Answer: Excess sebum production
◉ Sensitive Skin. Answer: Skin type and condition. Fragile, reactive,
easily inflamed skin
◉ Dehydrated Skin. Answer: Lacks water and can occur in any skin
type
◉ Glogau Scale. Answer: Evaluates photo damage (sun) based on
wrinkling categorized by age
