Skin Science is 1 of 13 topics on the Texas Class A Barber written exam — 29 of the 300 questions in FadeJunkie's Milady-sourced bank cover it. Below are 15 real Skin Science questions with real answers.
What does sebum secretion respond to?
Hormones.
Why does the epidermis not bleed when superficially scraped?
It contains no blood vessels — those are in the dermis below it.
What substance lubricates the skin and preserves the hair's softness?
Sebum.
What do moisturizing creams treat?
Dryness.
What's the outermost layer of the epidermis?
The stratum corneum.
Besides genetics, what determines skin color?
Melanin.
Which massage movement uses a stroking motion?
Effleurage.
What is an example of mechanical exfoliation?
Brushing.
What's the most stimulating form of massage movement?
Percussion (tapotement).
What's the gentlest form of tapotement?
Tapping.
Which massage manipulation is especially beneficial to circulation and glandular activity?
Friction.
What is cataphoresis?
Using an anode (positive electrode) to introduce an acid-pH product into the skin.
What treatment is commonly used for surface wrinkles and aging skin?
Microdermabrasion.
What galvanic treatment uses a very low level of electrical current for skin care?
Microcurrent.
What skin treatment helps the body produce vitamin D?
Ultraviolet lamps — UV exposure triggers vitamin D synthesis in skin.
These 15 are a sample. The full FadeJunkie bank has 29 real Skin Science questions (plus 29 matching flashcards) — try the Skin Science practice quiz or flip through the Skin Science flashcards for free. A one-time $15 lifetime pass unlocks full multi-topic study and the complete 300-question bank across all 13 tested topics.
Skin Science is one of 13 topics tested on the Texas barber written exam. See the Texas Barber State Board Exam Guide for the full exam process, or browse every topic from the Education Hub.
Questions and answers are drawn from the Milady Standard Barbering curriculum, the same textbook Texas barber schools use to prepare students for the TDLR/PSI state board exam.