Texas STR Certification Exam (2025 updated)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (DETAILED &
ELABORATED) fully solved
Define Aesthetikos... - (ANSWER)Greek word meaning "Perceptible to the
Senses"
What are the effects of smoking on the skin? - (ANSWER)-Depleted Vit C
-Cause Free Radicals
-Wrinkles
-Aging
-Depletes Oxygen to the Skin
Sensory Nerves - (ANSWER)Carry impulses from the sense organs to the brain; to
experience touch, cold, heat, sight, hearing, taste, smell, pain, and pressure.
Motor Nerves - (ANSWER)Carry impulses from the brain to muscles to produce
movement.
Mixed Sensory and Motor Nerves - (ANSWER)Contain both abilities to send and
receive messages.
Albinism - (ANSWER)Absence of melanin.
Leukoderma - (ANSWER)Light abnormal patches.
,Vitiligo - (ANSWER)White spots, lack of pigment
What are some examples of Hypopigmentation (lack of pigment)? -
(ANSWER)Albinism, Leukoderma, Vitiligo
Layers of the skin and what is found in those layers... (Written) -
(ANSWER)Epidermis:
-Stratum Corneum (Keratinosites)
-Stratum Lucidum (Clear layer, thickest on palms and soles of feet)
-Stratum Granulosum (Produces Keratin)
-Stratum Spinosum
-Stratum Germinativum/Basal (Melanocytes)
Dermis:
-Papillary Layer (Blood vessels)
-Reticular Layer (Fibroblasts which make Collagen and Elastin)
Subdermis:
-Subcutaneous (Fatty layer)
Warm Colors... - (ANSWER)Yellow, Red, Orange (Undertones)
Cool Colors... - (ANSWER)Blue, Green, Violets (Undertones)
,Highlighting... - (ANSWER)Light colors are used to brighten or enlarge specific
area
Contouring... - (ANSWER)Deeper/darker colors are used to minimize a specific
area
Sensitive (Skin)... - (ANSWER)Skin Type, Genetic, Unchangeable
Sensitized (Skin)... - (ANSWER)Condition due to external factors; sunburn,
overexposure to products
What are the types of skin cancers? - (ANSWER)Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamos
Cell Carcinoma, Malignant Melanoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma - (ANSWER)Most common, least severe, pearly nodules
Squamos Cell Carcinoma - (ANSWER)More serious, can spread. Red, pink, scaly
papules
Malignant Melanoma - (ANSWER)Most serious, spreads easily through the body.
Black, dark, patches, uneven texture, jagged edges.
, UVA - (ANSWER)Aging rays, penetrate deeper into the Reticular Layer. Cause cell
damage, weakens collages and elastin, alters DNA (causing cancer).
UVB - (ANSWER)Burning rays, alters and destroys melanocytes, shorter but
stronger, can damage eyes.
What is an atom? - (ANSWER)Smallest part of an element, particles from which
matter is composed.
Protons - (ANSWER)Positive
Neutrons - (ANSWER)No charge/neutral
Electrons - (ANSWER)Negative
What are the benefits of mineral makeup? - (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? - (ANSWER)Prone to
Hyperkeratosis and Keloids, needs more exfoliation, deeper pore cleansing
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (DETAILED &
ELABORATED) fully solved
Define Aesthetikos... - (ANSWER)Greek word meaning "Perceptible to the
Senses"
What are the effects of smoking on the skin? - (ANSWER)-Depleted Vit C
-Cause Free Radicals
-Wrinkles
-Aging
-Depletes Oxygen to the Skin
Sensory Nerves - (ANSWER)Carry impulses from the sense organs to the brain; to
experience touch, cold, heat, sight, hearing, taste, smell, pain, and pressure.
Motor Nerves - (ANSWER)Carry impulses from the brain to muscles to produce
movement.
Mixed Sensory and Motor Nerves - (ANSWER)Contain both abilities to send and
receive messages.
Albinism - (ANSWER)Absence of melanin.
Leukoderma - (ANSWER)Light abnormal patches.
,Vitiligo - (ANSWER)White spots, lack of pigment
What are some examples of Hypopigmentation (lack of pigment)? -
(ANSWER)Albinism, Leukoderma, Vitiligo
Layers of the skin and what is found in those layers... (Written) -
(ANSWER)Epidermis:
-Stratum Corneum (Keratinosites)
-Stratum Lucidum (Clear layer, thickest on palms and soles of feet)
-Stratum Granulosum (Produces Keratin)
-Stratum Spinosum
-Stratum Germinativum/Basal (Melanocytes)
Dermis:
-Papillary Layer (Blood vessels)
-Reticular Layer (Fibroblasts which make Collagen and Elastin)
Subdermis:
-Subcutaneous (Fatty layer)
Warm Colors... - (ANSWER)Yellow, Red, Orange (Undertones)
Cool Colors... - (ANSWER)Blue, Green, Violets (Undertones)
,Highlighting... - (ANSWER)Light colors are used to brighten or enlarge specific
area
Contouring... - (ANSWER)Deeper/darker colors are used to minimize a specific
area
Sensitive (Skin)... - (ANSWER)Skin Type, Genetic, Unchangeable
Sensitized (Skin)... - (ANSWER)Condition due to external factors; sunburn,
overexposure to products
What are the types of skin cancers? - (ANSWER)Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamos
Cell Carcinoma, Malignant Melanoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma - (ANSWER)Most common, least severe, pearly nodules
Squamos Cell Carcinoma - (ANSWER)More serious, can spread. Red, pink, scaly
papules
Malignant Melanoma - (ANSWER)Most serious, spreads easily through the body.
Black, dark, patches, uneven texture, jagged edges.
, UVA - (ANSWER)Aging rays, penetrate deeper into the Reticular Layer. Cause cell
damage, weakens collages and elastin, alters DNA (causing cancer).
UVB - (ANSWER)Burning rays, alters and destroys melanocytes, shorter but
stronger, can damage eyes.
What is an atom? - (ANSWER)Smallest part of an element, particles from which
matter is composed.
Protons - (ANSWER)Positive
Neutrons - (ANSWER)No charge/neutral
Electrons - (ANSWER)Negative
What are the benefits of mineral makeup? - (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? - (ANSWER)Prone to
Hyperkeratosis and Keloids, needs more exfoliation, deeper pore cleansing
