CH 18 Milady Facials 2025

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.

What is the advantage of having a dual hair and skin care career?

• The potential for a larger client base

• An easy-to-manage schedule

• Using the same personality traits

• No need for additional training

Which characteristic is more typical of estheticians?

• Good conversationalist

• Mind and body focused

• Highly energetic

• Artistically driven

What is the primary purpose of an ultrasonic spatula?

• Cleansing

• Oxygenating

• Exfoliating

• Waxing

Which is a benefit of using a facial steamer?

• Makes exfoliation services possible for clients who are taking prescribed keratolytic drugs

• Softens skin tissues to make them more receptive to moisturizers and treatment products

• Lifts impurities from the pores and removes excess sebum while stimulating circulation

• Removes dead skin cells from the surface of the skin and makes the skin look smoother

Which equipment would cosmetologists use to oxygenate the cutaneous layer of the skin?

• Brushing machine

• Ultrasonic skin scrubber

• Skin scope

• Ozone facial steamer

Why would cosmetologists use a rotary brush?

• to apply a hydrating toner that will help rebalance the pH of the skin

• to lift impurities from the pores, remove skin cells, and brighten the complexion

• to cleanse and lightly exfoliate the skin, giving it a smoother appearance and coloration that looks more even

• to soften sebum and other debris to make it easier to extract comedones

The magnifying lamps commonly used by estheticians are 5 diopters, which is a magnification of ______.

• 1.0

• 1.75

• 2.25

• 3.0

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