Illinois Esthetician State Board Practice Test

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Illinois Esthetician practice questions

Five questions from the Illinois paper. Tap an answer and you see right away if you got it. No account needed.

1. Question 1 of 5

   Which pair of methods produces pure essential oils from plant material?

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   AThey are ground into powder and mixed with waterBThey are soaked in carrier oil to make infusionsCThey are blended with water and strained through clothDThey are steam distilled or cold pressed

2. Question 2 of 5

   Cleansing is complete. Before using a magnifying lamp, which safety step comes next?

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   AApply facial toner followed by moisturizerBCover the eyes with eye padsCPress each cheek firmly with fingertipsDAsk about exercise habits and diet

3. Question 3 of 5

   Why is electrolysis well suited to shaping brows?

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   AIt removes a whole row of hairs with one pass of the probeBIt ends all brow growth after the first single visitCIt treats hairs with great precision one at a timeDIt works on the surface without entering the follicle

4. Question 4 of 5

   Why must an esthetician avoid using extension cords or multi-plug adapters in the treatment room?

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   AThey reduce voltage delivered to machinesBThey attract dust and airborne debrisCThey can overheat and cause firesDThey weaken high-frequency currents

5. Question 5 of 5

   Which change results when excess fluid collects between cells?

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   AIt causes increased pigment production throughout affected areasBIt causes faster shedding from outermost skin layersCIt causes increased sebum production throughout affected areasDIt leads to water retention and puffiness