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Facial Treatments – California Esthetician State Board Exam

Master the essential concepts of facial treatments for the California Esthetician State Board Exam. These 28 flashcards cover skin analysis, treatment protocols, massage techniques, product application, and contraindications to help you pass with confidence.

28 cards Intermediate Skin Analysis & Consultation Facial Treatment Procedures Massage Techniques Exfoliation & Chemical Treatments Equipment & Product Knowledge

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of performing a skin analysis before a facial treatment?

Answer

To assess the client's skin type, condition, and any contraindications so the esthetician can customize the appropriate treatment and products.

Question 2

What tool does an esthetician use to magnify the skin and identify conditions such as clogged pores, hyperpigmentation, and dehydration during a skin analysis?

Answer

A magnifying lamp (also called a loupe or Wood's lamp for fluorescent analysis), which illuminates and enlarges the skin for detailed examination.

Question 3

Under a Wood's lamp, skin that appears blue-white or bright white typically indicates what skin condition?

Answer

Thick, healthy, or hyperpigmented skin; bright white or blue-white fluorescence indicates thickened skin or certain hyperpigmented areas.

Question 4

Which skin type is characterized by flaky patches, tight feeling after cleansing, and fine lines due to lack of sebum production?

Answer

Dry (alipidic) skin, which lacks sufficient oil production and requires emollient-rich products to restore moisture and lipid balance.

Question 5

What is the difference between dehydrated skin and dry skin?

Answer

Dehydrated skin lacks water (a temporary condition that can affect any skin type), while dry skin lacks oil (sebum) and is a permanent skin type.

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