MASTER ESTHETICS BOARD EXAM REVIEW
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
●● Psoriasis appears as: Answer: Scaly red lesions
●● What is a beneficial action of a clay mask? Answer: To absorb
impurities
●● Muscular tissue may be stimulated by: Answer: A massage
●● After removal of a facial mask, what should be used to tone the skin?
Answer: A mild astringent
●● What four cell types make up the epidermis, the protective outer
layer of our skin? Answer: Keratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans, and
merkel's cells
●● What are sudoriferous glands? Answer: sweat glands
●● What is the function of sebum? Answer: To lubricate the skin
●● What is the function of sweat? Answer: To cool the skin
, ●● What are sebaceous glands? Answer: Oil glands
●● Skin is the body's largest organ--how many functions does it
perform? Answer: 6 functions
●● What are the six functions of skin? Answer: 1) Protection
2) Sensation
3) Temperature regulation
4) Excretion
5) Secretion
6) Absorption
●● Self beautification has its origins in? Answer: Ancient cultures, when
it was often allied with the practice of medicine
●● Henna: Answer: Is obtained from the powdered leaves and shoots of
the mignonette tree
●● The first modern cosmetic compound: Answer: Cold cream
●● Fragrant oils were used in the middle ages: Answer: As a perfume by
those who could afford them
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
●● Psoriasis appears as: Answer: Scaly red lesions
●● What is a beneficial action of a clay mask? Answer: To absorb
impurities
●● Muscular tissue may be stimulated by: Answer: A massage
●● After removal of a facial mask, what should be used to tone the skin?
Answer: A mild astringent
●● What four cell types make up the epidermis, the protective outer
layer of our skin? Answer: Keratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans, and
merkel's cells
●● What are sudoriferous glands? Answer: sweat glands
●● What is the function of sebum? Answer: To lubricate the skin
●● What is the function of sweat? Answer: To cool the skin
, ●● What are sebaceous glands? Answer: Oil glands
●● Skin is the body's largest organ--how many functions does it
perform? Answer: 6 functions
●● What are the six functions of skin? Answer: 1) Protection
2) Sensation
3) Temperature regulation
4) Excretion
5) Secretion
6) Absorption
●● Self beautification has its origins in? Answer: Ancient cultures, when
it was often allied with the practice of medicine
●● Henna: Answer: Is obtained from the powdered leaves and shoots of
the mignonette tree
●● The first modern cosmetic compound: Answer: Cold cream
●● Fragrant oils were used in the middle ages: Answer: As a perfume by
those who could afford them
