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Free Facial Treatments & Services – NIC Esthetics Exam Flashcards Practice Test (2026)

60 questions · 60 min · 75% to pass

60 Questions · 60 Minutes · 75% to Pass

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Sample Questions

Question 1

What is the maximum depth of penetration for a superficial chemical peel, and which acid categories are considered within an esthetician's scope of practice?

Answer: Superficial peels penetrate the epidermis only, from the stratum corneum to the stratum granulosum; AHAs such as glycolic and lactic acid and the BHA salicylic acid are within esthetician scope in most states.

Question 2

During a galvanic desincrustation treatment, which electrode pole is used and what chemical reaction does it produce on the skin?

Answer: Desincrustation uses the negative pole (cathode), which creates an alkaline chemical reaction that softens and emulsifies sebum and comedones, making them easier to extract during a facial.

Question 3

Why is a deep chemical peel using phenol or TCA 50%+ outside the scope of practice for an esthetician?

Answer: Deep peels penetrate the reticular dermis, posing risks of scarring, systemic absorption, and cardiac toxicity; they require physician supervision and are never within an esthetician's legal scope of practice.

Question 4

What does a Fitzpatrick Type I classification tell an esthetician about a client's skin response to UV exposure?

Answer: Fitzpatrick Type I describes very fair skin with freckles that always burns and never tans, requiring SPF 50+ protection and heightened caution with any heat-based or light-based treatments.

Question 5

A client wants a high-frequency facial to address aging and dry skin. Which method and electrode gas should the esthetician select?

Answer: The indirect method is used for aging and dry skin, where the client holds the electrode and the esthetician massages the face to generate warmth; orange neon gas electrodes are appropriate for this concern.