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State Board Esthetician Exam

Subject: Certifications

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Introduction

The time allowed for the Esthetics theory examination is 90 minutes.

SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS 60 %

Sanitation and Infection Control

 - Microbiology
 - Pathogenic & nonpathogenic bacteria
 - Viruses
 - Animal and plant parasites (e.g., lice, fungi)

 - Levels of infection control
 - Sanitation
 - Disinfection
 - Sterilization

 - Methods of infection control

 - Safety procedures
 - OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards
 - Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
 - Blood spill procedures

Human Physiology and Anatomy

 - Cells
 - Structure
 - Growth & reproduction

 - Tissues
 - Organs

 - Systems and their functions
 - Skeletal
 - Muscular
 - Nervous
 - Vascular/circulatory

Integumentary System and Skin Histology

 - Structure and function of the layers of the skin
 - Epidermis
 - Dermis
 - Subcutaneous

 - Glands
 - Sebaceous
 - Sudoriferous

 - Functions of the skin
 - Protection
 - Sensation
 - Temperature regulation
 - Excretion
 - Secretion
 - Absorption

Disorders of the Sebaceous and Sudoriferous Glands Skin Conditions, Disorders, and Diseases
 - Inflammation and rashes
 - Pigmentation
 - Skin growths and lesions

Hair, Follicle, and its Growth Cycle

Basic Chemistry
 - Acidity/Alkalinity (pH)
 - Organic and inorganic Skin Care Products
 - Ingredients
 - Composition

Factors that Affect the Skin
 - Intrinsic factors
 - Extrinsic factors

ESTHETICS PRACTICES 40 %

Skin Analysis and Implementation

Procedures related to Consultation, Documentation, and Treatment
 - Client consultation
 - Draping

 - Skin analysis
 - Skin types
 - Fitzpatrick Scale

 - Treatment protocol and contraindications
 - Documentation

Product Application and Removal Procedures
Cleansing Procedures
Steaming Procedures

Exfoliation Procedures
 - Chemical
 - Physical
Extraction Procedures

Massage Manipulations and Their Effects
 - Effleurage
 - Petrissage
 - Friction
 - Tapotement
 - Vibration
 - Dr. Jacquet

Appropriate Use for Masks
Electricity and Use of Electrical Devices
Hair Removal Procedures
Color Theory and Makeup Application

General Knowledge of Specialized Services
 - Face and body treatments (e.g., body wraps, aromatherapy, body scrubs, lymphatic drainage, reflexology, camouflage makeup, hydrotherapy)

 - Terminology related to cosmetic procedures 

Practical exam:
FACIAL: including massage, skin and eye care, waxing and hair removal (to be performed on a model)
60 minutes
Protection Draping, eye patches on eyes and hair protection.
Cleansing Procedure Cleansing of the skin
Tweezing
Demonstrate in the presence of examiners
Direction of hair removal, stretching of skin, applying pressure and application of astringent. Candidate must tweeze two or three hairs.
Soft Wax Removal
Cleansing, application of powder, creams, etc., application of wax, area covered, demonstrate removal of wax, cleansing off wax, application of astringent in the presence of examiners. The following will be demonstrated with simulated products, i.e., conditioner.
Manipulations Use of creams, hand and skin contact, not breaking contact with skin. Soothing, relaxing, easy fluid motion. Stimulation and sedation.
Handling of Implements Proper technique.
 

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