Master Esthetics Exit Exam LATEST 2023
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
What are the benefits of mineral makeup? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Designed to be more healthy, non-comedogenic, and
natural
-Not as heavy, but still offers good coverage
-Popular for post-surgical camouflage makeup
What are the special considerations for Black skin? - CORRECT
ANSWER Prone to Hyperkeratosis and Keloids, needs more
exfoliation, deeper pore cleansing
What are the special considerations for Asian skin? - CORRECT
ANSWER Most sensitive, possibly avoid AHA's, replace with
Enzymes
Contraindications for Chemical Peels? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Recent Cosmetic Surgery
-Allergies to Products
-Pregnancy
-Herpes Simplex, Open Sores/Lesions
-Hyperpigmentation Tendencies
-Use of Accutane (Must be off for 1 year)
-Retin-A (One week prior)
-Excessive Inflamed Rosacea/Acne
-Infectious Disease
,-Sun Burn/Irritated Skin
How do you determine the ideal eyebrow? - CORRECT
ANSWER Natural arch of the eyebrow follows the top of the
orbital bone, curved line above eye socket.
Virus - CORRECT ANSWER A microscopic organism that can
infest plant, animal, and bacteria
Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER One cell microorganism with
both plant and animal characteristics
Shapes of Bacteria... - CORRECT ANSWER Cocci (Round,
appear alone)
-Staphylococci (Round, grape like clusters; Pneumonia, Impetigo)
-Streptococci (Round, String of pearls; Strep Throat, Scarlet and
Rheumatic Fever)
-Diplococci (Round, Pairs; Meningitis)
Bacilli (Rod Shaped; Food Borne Illness)
Spirilla (Cork Screw Shaped; Lyme Disease)
Levels of Decontamination - CORRECT ANSWER -Sanitation
(Lowest Level, Good for Use on Skin)
-Disinfection (Second Level, Kills Most Microorganisms On Hand,
Non-Porous Surface)
-Sterilization (Highest Level, Kills All Microorganisms Including
Bacteria, Spores, Viruses, and Fungi)
Papain - CORRECT ANSWER Papaya
Bromalin - CORRECT ANSWER Pineapple
Pancreatin - CORRECT ANSWER Meat Bi Products
Pumpkin - CORRECT ANSWER Pumpkin
,AHA's - CORRECT ANSWER Loosen bonds between cells
Glycolic, Tartaric, Lactic, Mandelic, Malic, Citric
Glycolic - CORRECT ANSWER Sugarcane
Tartaric - CORRECT ANSWER Grapes
Lactic - CORRECT ANSWER Milk
Mandelic - CORRECT ANSWER Almonds
Malic - CORRECT ANSWER Apples
Citric - CORRECT ANSWER Citrus Fruit
BHA's - CORRECT ANSWER Dissolve oils, lipophilic, less
irritation, good for acneic skin
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid - CORRECT ANSWER Willow Bark
What is a Jessner Solution - CORRECT ANSWER 14% Lactic
Acid
14% Salicylic Acid
14% Resorcinol
in an Ethanol Base
What is the purpose of Lymph? - CORRECT ANSWER Carries
waste and impurities away from the cell
What are the 8 Face Shapes? - CORRECT ANSWER Oval,
Round, Square, Rectangle, Triangle, Inverted Triangle, Heart,
Diamond
, Explain Proper Wax Application... - CORRECT ANSWER Soft
Wax: Thin layer with direction of hair growth at 45 degree angle
Hard Wax: Thicker layer (nickel thick) can be placed any direction
What are the hair growth cycles? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Anagen (Growth)
-Catagen (Transition)
-Telogen (Resting)
-Latent (Dormant)
Primary Colors - CORRECT ANSWER Fundamental, cannot be
obtained by mixing other colors; Red, Yellow, and Blue
Secondary Colors - CORRECT ANSWER Obtained by mixing
equal parts of two primary colors; Orange, Green, and Purple
Complementary Colors - CORRECT ANSWER A primary and
secondary color directly opposite of each other on the color whell,
when mixed they cancel each other out; Red/Green,
Purple/Yellow, Blue/Orange. When next to each other they look
more vibrant
Primary Lesions - CORRECT ANSWER In early stages of
Development; Flat, non-papule, changes in the skin
color/elevated.
Macule, Tubercle, Vesicles, Bulla, Papule, Pustule, Nodule,
Tumore, Wheal
Macule - CORRECT ANSWER Flat discoloration (Freckle)
Tubercle - CORRECT ANSWER Abnormal rounded, solid lump,
larger than papule
Vesicles - CORRECT ANSWER Small blisters
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
What are the benefits of mineral makeup? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Designed to be more healthy, non-comedogenic, and
natural
-Not as heavy, but still offers good coverage
-Popular for post-surgical camouflage makeup
What are the special considerations for Black skin? - CORRECT
ANSWER Prone to Hyperkeratosis and Keloids, needs more
exfoliation, deeper pore cleansing
What are the special considerations for Asian skin? - CORRECT
ANSWER Most sensitive, possibly avoid AHA's, replace with
Enzymes
Contraindications for Chemical Peels? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Recent Cosmetic Surgery
-Allergies to Products
-Pregnancy
-Herpes Simplex, Open Sores/Lesions
-Hyperpigmentation Tendencies
-Use of Accutane (Must be off for 1 year)
-Retin-A (One week prior)
-Excessive Inflamed Rosacea/Acne
-Infectious Disease
,-Sun Burn/Irritated Skin
How do you determine the ideal eyebrow? - CORRECT
ANSWER Natural arch of the eyebrow follows the top of the
orbital bone, curved line above eye socket.
Virus - CORRECT ANSWER A microscopic organism that can
infest plant, animal, and bacteria
Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER One cell microorganism with
both plant and animal characteristics
Shapes of Bacteria... - CORRECT ANSWER Cocci (Round,
appear alone)
-Staphylococci (Round, grape like clusters; Pneumonia, Impetigo)
-Streptococci (Round, String of pearls; Strep Throat, Scarlet and
Rheumatic Fever)
-Diplococci (Round, Pairs; Meningitis)
Bacilli (Rod Shaped; Food Borne Illness)
Spirilla (Cork Screw Shaped; Lyme Disease)
Levels of Decontamination - CORRECT ANSWER -Sanitation
(Lowest Level, Good for Use on Skin)
-Disinfection (Second Level, Kills Most Microorganisms On Hand,
Non-Porous Surface)
-Sterilization (Highest Level, Kills All Microorganisms Including
Bacteria, Spores, Viruses, and Fungi)
Papain - CORRECT ANSWER Papaya
Bromalin - CORRECT ANSWER Pineapple
Pancreatin - CORRECT ANSWER Meat Bi Products
Pumpkin - CORRECT ANSWER Pumpkin
,AHA's - CORRECT ANSWER Loosen bonds between cells
Glycolic, Tartaric, Lactic, Mandelic, Malic, Citric
Glycolic - CORRECT ANSWER Sugarcane
Tartaric - CORRECT ANSWER Grapes
Lactic - CORRECT ANSWER Milk
Mandelic - CORRECT ANSWER Almonds
Malic - CORRECT ANSWER Apples
Citric - CORRECT ANSWER Citrus Fruit
BHA's - CORRECT ANSWER Dissolve oils, lipophilic, less
irritation, good for acneic skin
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid - CORRECT ANSWER Willow Bark
What is a Jessner Solution - CORRECT ANSWER 14% Lactic
Acid
14% Salicylic Acid
14% Resorcinol
in an Ethanol Base
What is the purpose of Lymph? - CORRECT ANSWER Carries
waste and impurities away from the cell
What are the 8 Face Shapes? - CORRECT ANSWER Oval,
Round, Square, Rectangle, Triangle, Inverted Triangle, Heart,
Diamond
, Explain Proper Wax Application... - CORRECT ANSWER Soft
Wax: Thin layer with direction of hair growth at 45 degree angle
Hard Wax: Thicker layer (nickel thick) can be placed any direction
What are the hair growth cycles? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Anagen (Growth)
-Catagen (Transition)
-Telogen (Resting)
-Latent (Dormant)
Primary Colors - CORRECT ANSWER Fundamental, cannot be
obtained by mixing other colors; Red, Yellow, and Blue
Secondary Colors - CORRECT ANSWER Obtained by mixing
equal parts of two primary colors; Orange, Green, and Purple
Complementary Colors - CORRECT ANSWER A primary and
secondary color directly opposite of each other on the color whell,
when mixed they cancel each other out; Red/Green,
Purple/Yellow, Blue/Orange. When next to each other they look
more vibrant
Primary Lesions - CORRECT ANSWER In early stages of
Development; Flat, non-papule, changes in the skin
color/elevated.
Macule, Tubercle, Vesicles, Bulla, Papule, Pustule, Nodule,
Tumore, Wheal
Macule - CORRECT ANSWER Flat discoloration (Freckle)
Tubercle - CORRECT ANSWER Abnormal rounded, solid lump,
larger than papule
Vesicles - CORRECT ANSWER Small blisters
