Esthetics Chapter 13 Quiz Game

What is true of the esthetic use of machine technology?

• a. Advanced technology has not altered much in the last five years.
• b. Machines can produce better results.
• c. Advanced technology is not generally worth the expense.
• d. The newest teclinology is always the most effective choice.

What do the terms superficial peeling, exfoliation, keratolysis, and desquamation refer to?

• a. Removal of dead skin cells
• b. Hair removal
• c. Ultrasound techniques
• d. Lymphatic drainage

During a chemical exfoliation, it would NOT be normal to use

• a. Jessner's peel
• b. microdermabrasion
• c. AHA
• d. enzymes

What would be an alkaline pH?

• a. 3
• b. 5
• c. 7
• d. 9

What is true of the pH of human skin?

• a. It is alkaline.
• b. It is acidic for some skin types, alkaline in others.
• c. It is acidic.
• d. It is neutral

What is the best choice of a product's pH for use in salon peels?

• a. An alkaline pH
• b. A pH of less than 3
• c. A pH that is neutral
• d. A pH between 3-5.5, depending on the client's skin pH

The peels that typically have the lowest pH are

• a. physician peels
• b. spa peels
• c. over-the-counter peels
• d. AHA home care peels

Who has the longest cell renewal factor (CRF)?

• a. Babies
• b. Teenagers
• c. Adults under 50
• d. Adults over 50

What type of peel would NOT typically be used by an esthetician?

• a. An enzyme peel
• b. A peel with strong TCA concentrations
• c. A lactic acid peel
• d. A glycolic acid peel

Chemical exfoliation does NOT typically result in

• a. dry skin
• b. increased CRF
• c. improved skin texture
• d. reduced surface pigmentation