Illinois Esthetics State Board Exam
ILLINOIS ESTHETICS STATE BOARD EXAM NEWEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What should be applied to cotton during extractions?
a) Toner
b) Antiseptic
c) Moisturizer
d) Alcohol-free cleanser
Correct answer: b) Antiseptic
What is milia?
a) An inflamed pustule
b) A blackhead clogged with oil
c) A cyst filled with pus
d) A whitehead trapped under the skin
Correct answer: d) A whitehead trapped under the skin
Which plant-derived ingredient is known for its calming properties?
a) Peppermint
b) Chamomile
c) Eucalyptus
d) Citrus extract
Correct answer: b) Chamomile
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What are the sensory cells for touch called?
a) Melanocytes
b) Langerhans cells
c) Merkel cells
d) Fibroblasts
Correct answer: c) Merkel cells
Why is distilled water used in steamers?
a) To improve scent
b) To increase heat temperature
c) To prevent mineral buildup
d) To disinfect the steamer
Correct answer: c) To prevent mineral buildup
What is effleurage?
a) Deep kneading massage
b) Rapid tapping movement
c) Circular friction movement
d) Light, continuous stroking movement
Correct answer: d) Light, continuous stroking movement
Which type of massage uses percussion movements?
a) Petrissage
b) Effleurage
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c) Tapotement
d) Friction
Correct answer: c) Tapotement
What are bacilli?
a) Spiral-shaped bacteria
b) Spherical bacteria in chains
c) Short, rod-shaped bacteria
d) Virus-like organisms
Correct answer: c) Short, rod-shaped bacteria
What is a benefit of UV rays on the skin?
a) Increased collagen breakdown
b) Vitamin D production
c) Reduced melanin production
d) Increased moisture retention
Correct answer: b) Vitamin D production
Which mask is removed by rubbing it off the skin?
a) Clay mask
b) Peel-off mask
c) Paraffin mask
d) Gommage
Correct answer: d) Gommage
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What should you do if blood is present during extractions?
a) Continue the service
b) Apply alcohol and proceed
c) Stop and fill out an incident report
d) Cover with powder
Correct answer: c) Stop and fill out an incident report
Which system covers and shapes the body?
a) Skeletal system
b) Nervous system
c) Muscular system
d) Integumentary system
Correct answer: c) Muscular system
Why is body wash not recommended for use on the face?
a) It clogs pores
b) It lacks fragrance
c) It is too expensive
d) It is too harsh and can strip natural oils
Correct answer: d) It is too harsh and can strip natural oils
What method of galvanic current is used during desincrustation?
a) Cataphoresis
b) Iontophoresis
c) Anaphoresis
d) Faradic current
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ILLINOIS ESTHETICS STATE BOARD EXAM NEWEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What should be applied to cotton during extractions?
a) Toner
b) Antiseptic
c) Moisturizer
d) Alcohol-free cleanser
Correct answer: b) Antiseptic
What is milia?
a) An inflamed pustule
b) A blackhead clogged with oil
c) A cyst filled with pus
d) A whitehead trapped under the skin
Correct answer: d) A whitehead trapped under the skin
Which plant-derived ingredient is known for its calming properties?
a) Peppermint
b) Chamomile
c) Eucalyptus
d) Citrus extract
Correct answer: b) Chamomile
1|Page
, Illinois Esthetics State Board Exam
What are the sensory cells for touch called?
a) Melanocytes
b) Langerhans cells
c) Merkel cells
d) Fibroblasts
Correct answer: c) Merkel cells
Why is distilled water used in steamers?
a) To improve scent
b) To increase heat temperature
c) To prevent mineral buildup
d) To disinfect the steamer
Correct answer: c) To prevent mineral buildup
What is effleurage?
a) Deep kneading massage
b) Rapid tapping movement
c) Circular friction movement
d) Light, continuous stroking movement
Correct answer: d) Light, continuous stroking movement
Which type of massage uses percussion movements?
a) Petrissage
b) Effleurage
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c) Tapotement
d) Friction
Correct answer: c) Tapotement
What are bacilli?
a) Spiral-shaped bacteria
b) Spherical bacteria in chains
c) Short, rod-shaped bacteria
d) Virus-like organisms
Correct answer: c) Short, rod-shaped bacteria
What is a benefit of UV rays on the skin?
a) Increased collagen breakdown
b) Vitamin D production
c) Reduced melanin production
d) Increased moisture retention
Correct answer: b) Vitamin D production
Which mask is removed by rubbing it off the skin?
a) Clay mask
b) Peel-off mask
c) Paraffin mask
d) Gommage
Correct answer: d) Gommage
3|Page
, Illinois Esthetics State Board Exam
What should you do if blood is present during extractions?
a) Continue the service
b) Apply alcohol and proceed
c) Stop and fill out an incident report
d) Cover with powder
Correct answer: c) Stop and fill out an incident report
Which system covers and shapes the body?
a) Skeletal system
b) Nervous system
c) Muscular system
d) Integumentary system
Correct answer: c) Muscular system
Why is body wash not recommended for use on the face?
a) It clogs pores
b) It lacks fragrance
c) It is too expensive
d) It is too harsh and can strip natural oils
Correct answer: d) It is too harsh and can strip natural oils
What method of galvanic current is used during desincrustation?
a) Cataphoresis
b) Iontophoresis
c) Anaphoresis
d) Faradic current
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