Master Esthetician Written Exam Utah
2025/2026 edition| WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is true about HBV? - Correct Answer: asymptomatic
What is an example of an aseptic technique? - Correct Answer: Proper hand washing, Skin Preparation,
Decontamination of Equipment
At what point would you apply lubricant during disinfection? - Correct Answer: After cleaning and
disinfection, but before sterilization
What other name is ultrasonic cleaning referred to? - Correct Answer: Ultrasonic cleaning uses caviation
bubbles induced by pressure (Sound) waves to agitate a liquid
What is an autoclave? - Correct Answer: An autoclave sterilizes media and instruments (inanimate
objects) by using pressurized steam.
What process of disinfection uses sound? - Correct Answer: ultrasonic
What is the mitochondria? - Correct Answer: The digestive system of the cell that provides energy to the
cell
What hormonal disease causes thinning and bruising of the skin and is a result of producing too much
Hydrocortisone? - Correct Answer: Crushing disease
Which hormone affects collagen production? - Correct Answer: Estrogen affects the production of
collagen
,What is an example of proteolyctic? - Correct Answer: enzyme
What types of treatments are IPL and LED? - Correct Answer: Non-ablative (not cutting of the skin)
Who approves the eyewear used during laser treatments? - Correct Answer: ANSI (American National
Standards Institute)
When did the FDA approve laser hair removal? - Correct Answer: 1995
What is IPL treatment? - Correct Answer: IPL is a broadband, polychromatic, non-coherent, non-
collimated and dispersive band treatment
If a client is experiencing laxity (loose, aging skin) in their skin, what color of LED light would be used? -
Correct Answer: Red
What color of LED should be used for acne? - Correct Answer: Blue
What color of LED should be used for inflammation? - Correct Answer: Yellow
What are some examples of ingredients used in microdermabrasion? - Correct Answer: Aluminum oxide
crystals, salt crystals, and baking soda.
What causes TINEA? - Correct Answer: Fungus, it also causes; Tiena versicolor, Tinea Pedi's, Tinea
Corporis
what are characteristics of Squamous Cell Carcinoma? - Correct Answer: Characterized by red or pink
solid bumps (papule); open sores or ulcers. Crusty and flaky sores that bleed.
What can occur from excessive sun exposure? - Correct Answer: Actinic Keratosis
, What should you do if your client has Acne Excoriee? - Correct Answer: Commonly known as picker's
acne, advise them to not pick at their skin
What causes Rosace? - Correct Answer: Demodex mites
What are the characteristics of Fitzpatrick I skin? - Correct Answer: always burns, never tans, outer
appearance are light colors
What are the characteristics of Fitzpatrick VI skin? - Correct Answer: Black skin, black hair, very dark
eyes, and never burns
What is called when performance ingredients are diluted? - Correct Answer: Vehicles; they are used to
dilute performance ingredients
How are ingredients delivered? - Correct Answer: Delivery systems are a form of vehicle, as they carry
the performance ingredient(s) to the targeted site of action
What is an Acid known for exfoliation, antimicrobial, anti inflammation benefits and great for oiliness? -
Correct Answer: Salicylic Acid
What is the term used to describe therapy in skincare using plants and their properties? - Correct
Answer: Phytotherapy
What is the process for collecting essential oils? - Correct Answer: distillation
What essential oil kills bacteria? - Correct Answer: Eucalyptus
What is an essential oil that calms the skin? - Correct Answer: Azulane; deep blue oil derived from
chamomile plant that soothes inflammation or irritation.
What essential oil would you add to a tonic for a pregnant client who is experiencing acne? - Correct
Answer: Tea tree oil. However they should get clearance from a medical provider.
2025/2026 edition| WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is true about HBV? - Correct Answer: asymptomatic
What is an example of an aseptic technique? - Correct Answer: Proper hand washing, Skin Preparation,
Decontamination of Equipment
At what point would you apply lubricant during disinfection? - Correct Answer: After cleaning and
disinfection, but before sterilization
What other name is ultrasonic cleaning referred to? - Correct Answer: Ultrasonic cleaning uses caviation
bubbles induced by pressure (Sound) waves to agitate a liquid
What is an autoclave? - Correct Answer: An autoclave sterilizes media and instruments (inanimate
objects) by using pressurized steam.
What process of disinfection uses sound? - Correct Answer: ultrasonic
What is the mitochondria? - Correct Answer: The digestive system of the cell that provides energy to the
cell
What hormonal disease causes thinning and bruising of the skin and is a result of producing too much
Hydrocortisone? - Correct Answer: Crushing disease
Which hormone affects collagen production? - Correct Answer: Estrogen affects the production of
collagen
,What is an example of proteolyctic? - Correct Answer: enzyme
What types of treatments are IPL and LED? - Correct Answer: Non-ablative (not cutting of the skin)
Who approves the eyewear used during laser treatments? - Correct Answer: ANSI (American National
Standards Institute)
When did the FDA approve laser hair removal? - Correct Answer: 1995
What is IPL treatment? - Correct Answer: IPL is a broadband, polychromatic, non-coherent, non-
collimated and dispersive band treatment
If a client is experiencing laxity (loose, aging skin) in their skin, what color of LED light would be used? -
Correct Answer: Red
What color of LED should be used for acne? - Correct Answer: Blue
What color of LED should be used for inflammation? - Correct Answer: Yellow
What are some examples of ingredients used in microdermabrasion? - Correct Answer: Aluminum oxide
crystals, salt crystals, and baking soda.
What causes TINEA? - Correct Answer: Fungus, it also causes; Tiena versicolor, Tinea Pedi's, Tinea
Corporis
what are characteristics of Squamous Cell Carcinoma? - Correct Answer: Characterized by red or pink
solid bumps (papule); open sores or ulcers. Crusty and flaky sores that bleed.
What can occur from excessive sun exposure? - Correct Answer: Actinic Keratosis
, What should you do if your client has Acne Excoriee? - Correct Answer: Commonly known as picker's
acne, advise them to not pick at their skin
What causes Rosace? - Correct Answer: Demodex mites
What are the characteristics of Fitzpatrick I skin? - Correct Answer: always burns, never tans, outer
appearance are light colors
What are the characteristics of Fitzpatrick VI skin? - Correct Answer: Black skin, black hair, very dark
eyes, and never burns
What is called when performance ingredients are diluted? - Correct Answer: Vehicles; they are used to
dilute performance ingredients
How are ingredients delivered? - Correct Answer: Delivery systems are a form of vehicle, as they carry
the performance ingredient(s) to the targeted site of action
What is an Acid known for exfoliation, antimicrobial, anti inflammation benefits and great for oiliness? -
Correct Answer: Salicylic Acid
What is the term used to describe therapy in skincare using plants and their properties? - Correct
Answer: Phytotherapy
What is the process for collecting essential oils? - Correct Answer: distillation
What essential oil kills bacteria? - Correct Answer: Eucalyptus
What is an essential oil that calms the skin? - Correct Answer: Azulane; deep blue oil derived from
chamomile plant that soothes inflammation or irritation.
What essential oil would you add to a tonic for a pregnant client who is experiencing acne? - Correct
Answer: Tea tree oil. However they should get clearance from a medical provider.
