Esthetician State Boards - Skin Health | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Esthetician State Boards - Skin Health | QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
All of the following are elements of proper skincare that combine to result in healthy,
glowingskin EXCEPT: ** Answ** excessive exposure to the sun


Which extrinsic factor causes damage to the skin by inducing oxidative stress that results in free-
radical damage? ** Answ** pollutants


All of the following are possible signs of decreased estrogen levels in the body EXCEPT? **
Answ** decreased sensitivity


When cleansing the skin, choose a product that: ** Answ** does not strip the skin of its
natural moisturizing factors (NMFs)


All of the following are biological effects of poor sleep EXCEPT: ** Answ** decreased skin
discoloration


Which of the following is NOT a lifestyle factor that may affect the skin? ** Answ**
hormones


Which of the following is the number one factor in extrinsic aging? ** Answ** amount of
sun exposure


Plant molecules that mimic estrogen in the body, such as soybeans, are called: ** Answ**
phytoestrogens


Toning the skin should be performed: ** Answ** twice daily