Esthetics State Board (Ky)

Esthetics State Board (Ky) What can you do to begin your journey of success right now? Ans- visualize yourself as a successful esthetician What term refers to putting off tomorrow what you can do today? Ans- Procrastination What are the two types of goals? Ans- short term and long term What term refers to the daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness through certain sanitary practices? Ans- personal hygiene What is NOT part of your physical presentation? Ans- Mood What should you do in faced with a difficult client? Ans- use language that evokes a positive response What term refers to an abnormal condition of all or part of the body that makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function? Ans- disease What strength bleach solution can be used for disinfecting implements that have come into contact with blood? Ans- 10 percent what part of the nervous system controls the involuntary muscles? Ans- autonomic nervous system what controls insulin and glucagon production? Ans- pancreas What is an example of an oil-in-water emulsion? Ans- moisturizing lotion What should you do when using electrical equipment? Ans- read all instructions carefully before attempting to use new equipment What is a characteristic of healthy skin? Ans- slightly acidic What type of glands secret oil? Ans- sebaceous What color pigmentation is associated with pregnancy mask? Ans- brown How often should people visit a physician to check for cancerous lesions? Ans- once a year What Rubin classification includes superficial pigment and changes in the epidermis? Ans- level 1 What is NOT one of the most common skin conditions estheticians see today? Ans- vitiligo What term refers to the strength or intensity of sunlight exposure? Ans- dosage What is a primary benefit of carrot? Ans- antioxidant What is licorice used for? Ans- treating sensitive skin What do paraffin masks do? Ans- plump and soften the skin What should be located in each treatment room for disinfecting tool and equipment? Ans- wet disinfectant What is an example of a single-use item? Ans- gloves What should you do to be successful and maintain client loyalty? Ans- be aware of the amount of pressure you apply to the face What step comes next after softening the client's skin with steam or warm towels when performing a basic facial? Ans- extractions What is a focus of the American beauty industry? Ans- advanced performance ingredients What is NOT a step that can be omitted when performing a mini-facial? Ans- deep cleansing What should clients with acne do as part of their home care routine? Ans- use a foaming cleanser with an defoliant How much water-soluble cleansing lotion should you apply to your fingers when preparing to cleanse the client's skin for a facial? Ans- one-half teaspoon What is the FIRST thing you should to when performing a facial, after completing the pre-service procedure? Ans- cleanse your hands and apply warm towels How long should you use the steamer during a standard facial treatment? Ans- five to ten minutes How long should you leave a paraffin wax application on a client's skin during a facial treatment? Ans15 minutes How long should a facial massage be performed during a facial? Ans- ten to fifteen minutes Where should you perform kneading type movements? Ans- shoulders How long can a properly maintained magnifying lamp last? Ans- ten years How far should steam be kept from the face when you are using a steamer? Ans- fifteen to eighteen inches What is the outermost layer of the hair shaft? Ans- cuticle What is NOT an example of a recent treatment or product use that is a contraindication for waxing? Ansantihistamine How long does it take to melt soft wax if the wax holder is about 1/4 to half