All of the following are reasons for cosmetologists to study facials EXCEPT:

• It enables cosmetologists to improve the overall health, condition, and appearance of the client's skin

• It enables cosmetologists to recommend skin care products that will help clients achieve their desired results

• It allows cosmetologists to offer services that help clients relax and feel better about themselves.

• It allows cosmetologists to prescribe medicated products for clients who have adverse skin conditions

A client has extremely small pores throughout the face and skin that is rough, thin, and tight to the touch. What is the client's skin type?

• normal

• oily

• dry

• combination

Which characteristics are associated with oily skin types?

• overproduction of sebum, clogged pores, and open and closed comedones

• enlarged and clogged pores and comedones on the forehead, nose, and chin

• insufficient lipid activity and pores that are not visible to the naked eye

• few imperfections, no sensitivities, barely visible pores, and a radiant complexion

Flakiness on the cheeks and temples and enlarged pores in the center of the face are signs associated with which skin type?

• oily

• alipidic

• normal

• combination

Which skin type has even pore distribution, no greasy areas or flaky skin, few blemishes and a lack of fine lines?

• normal

• alipidic

• oily

• combination

What are humectants?

• ingredients that block UV rays

• ingredients that attract water

• ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin

• ingredients found in high concentrations

Which treatment is a form of mechanical exfoliation that involves shooting aluminum oxide or other crystals at the skin with a hand-held device in order to remove buildup of dead cells?

• petrissage

• microdermabrasion

• electrotherapy

• iontophoresis

What dissoves keratin protein in the surface cells of the skin?

• ampoules

• enzymes

• gommages

• humectants

When performing a massage, which technique should be used at the beginning and the end of the massage?

• tapotement

• petrissage

• effleurage

• friction

Which type of massage involves bringing the fingertips down against the skin in rapid succession?

• vibration

• petrissage

• tapotement

• effleurage