UTAH BASIC ESTHETICS STATE BOARD
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Ethylene Oxide Gas - correct answer- Chemical solution that is
best used on porous, narrow implements
Facial Steamer - correct answer- Electrical equipment that uses
a warm, humid mist to expand the pores
Modeling/Modelage - correct answer- A type of mask that
changes consistency before and after application and can be
pulled or lifted from the face
cardiac muscle - correct answer- A muscle that is responsible
for one organ only and functions involuntarily
Body wrap - correct answer- A body treatment that provides a
detoxifying effect
Palm Oil - correct answer- An example of an emollient and
prevents moisture loss by creating a protective barrier on the
skin
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Lanugo - correct answer- A technical term for the hair that is
soft and found on the body at birth
Muscular - correct answer- Nerve tissue that moves body parts
Disinfection - correct answer- Infection control procedure that is
used in the salon to kill "most" bacteria
Level 3 - correct answer- Which pH level will tend to dry the
skin?
Oval - correct answer- Face shape that is considered the most
balanced and symmetric
Albinism - correct answer- A form of hypopigmentation that
affects the entire body
Disinfecting - correct answer- Fungal infections are destroyed
by this preventative procedure in the facial area
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Antibiotics - correct answer- A medication that is commonly
used to treat bacterial infections but is also considered to be a
possible contraindication for a variety of facial treatments
Active Agents - correct answer- This causes changes in the
skins appearance and must be included in product labeling
Herpes Simplex - correct answer- A disease also known as
fever blisters
Light, Radiation and Heat - correct answer- A common form of
light therapy, such as LED that may be used during a facial
treatment, uses this type of energy to create beneficial effects
on the skin
Cleaning - correct answer- Crucial for removing dirt and oil and
should be done two times a day
Nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane - correct answer- Three
basic parts of a cell