CIBTAC AND CIDESCO EXAMS Latest Update 2024-2025 650 Questions and Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
1st degree of erythema - CORRECT ANSWER: mild reddening, fades within 24 hrs, no irritation or soreness
2nd degree of erythema - CORRECT ANSWER: deeper reddening, fades in 2-3 days,
followed by desquamation (peeling)
3rd degree of erythema - CORRECT ANSWER: extreme reddening, hot, sore, swelling
and sever irritation, lasts about 1 week and followed by considerable peeling
4th degree of erythema - CORRECT ANSWER: similar to 3rd degree but with blisters
abscess - CORRECT ANSWER: collection of pus localised in one area
absorbent - CORRECT ANSWER: absorbs excess oil and debris
Acid Mantle - CORRECT ANSWER: 5-5.6 pH protective barrier for skin.
Hydrolipidic film, made of sweat and sebum.Antibacterial and antifungal.
acne rosacea - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammatory condition affecting nose and
cheeks, in age 30+, red papules and pustules
acne vulagris - CORRECT ANSWER: combination of seborrhoea and bacterial infection of sebaceous glands
action of hydrogen peroxide - CORRECT ANSWER: activates tint
penetrates tint into cortex layer attaches tint to natural pigment
Activators - CORRECT ANSWER: rose water - mild, tonic effect, increases action of mask ingredients
orange flower water- slightly stimulating, tonic effect
cucumber juice - balances pH
lavender water - calming and soothing
witch hazel - astringent, stimulating, toning, drying
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almond oil - lubricating
glycerine - softening
grapeseed oil - light and soothing
ACTIVE AGENTS - CORRECT ANSWER: cause change in appearance of skin
Active Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER: Full growth in 20-30 minutes
active ingredients - CORRECT ANSWER: alcohol
lanolin collagen placenta water demineralised water hard water soft water
Active Transport Carriers Endocytosis Phagocytosis Pinocytosis
Exocytosis - CORRECT ANSWER: Movement from lower concentration to higher,
energy is required.
When substance is too large to pass through membrane, it links with a 'carrier substance' that brings it through then releases on the other side.
Membrane surrounds droplets of fluid or solid and encloses, forming vacuole within cell.Slow process, but allows larger substances to pass through.
Cell eating where contents is solid, performed by macrophages and leucocytes, membrane encloses forming a vacuole and microbe is destroyed due to enzyme action.
Cell drinking where contents is fluid, membrane encloses forming a vacuole.
Membrane ejects materials out of cell.
acute - CORRECT ANSWER: a disease or disorder which begins suddenly and is over
after short amount of time
Adipose Tissue - CORRECT ANSWER: Collection of fat cells, contours the body and
supports organs such as kidneys and eyes, also found in subcutaneous layer of skin.
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adsorbent - CORRECT ANSWER: nourishing, moisturising, regenerating
Aerobic Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER: Needs oxygen to survive.
aftercare waxing - CORRECT ANSWER: no sun exposure
do not swim in pools or sea do not use electric blanket do not touch area do not apply makeup loofa area daily apply moisturiser daily (12 hrs after waxing) do not tweeze or pick ingrown hairs
AHA's - CORRECT ANSWER: Alpha hydroxy acids are derived from milk and fruit
sugars, most common is glycolic acid and lactic acid
They work as an exfoliant, causing cells to become 'unglued' making room for regrowth, stimulate collagen and elastin
Work best in 5-8% concentration and a pH of 3 to 4
AIDS - CORRECT ANSWER: Last stage of hepatitis infection can can cause death.
Air Ventilation - CORRECT ANSWER: Air should not be dry or stagnant, or have a stale or musty odour.
Room temperatures should be around 26 degrees and must be ventilated.
Alcoholic toners - CORRECT ANSWER: for oily skin
witch hazel: mildly astringent, stimulating and drying
allergen - CORRECT ANSWER: substance that causes allergic reaction
allergy - CORRECT ANSWER: abnormal reaction by internal or external factor,
substance is usually harmless to most, histamine is released
American Facial - CORRECT ANSWER: Stimulating facial.
Amino Acid - CORRECT ANSWER: Basic chemical component of all living matter,
proteins are formed from them.
Ampoules - CORRECT ANSWER: water based, different effects according to
ingredients, short life span
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Anabolism - CORRECT ANSWER: Constructive phase, build up of smaller molecules
into larger with aid of enzymes, energy is required and it is used for body growth, defence and repair.
Anaerobic Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER: Does not need oxygen to survive.
anagen - CORRECT ANSWER: period of active growth, this ends when hair becomes
loose from dermal papilla and unable to receive nourishment from it
1000 days or more
Anaphase - CORRECT ANSWER: Each pair of chromosomes divide, spindles break as
they are drawn apart.
Anode and Cathode - CORRECT ANSWER: ANODE: positively charged.Soothes nerve endings Decreases blood supply Acid reaction Firms skin tissue
CATHODE. negatively charged.Alkaline reaction Stimulates nerve endings Increased blood supply Relaxes skin tissue
Antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER: Chemical agent that may destroy or retard growth of bacteria.Not as strong as disinfectant and can be used on the skin.
Antiseptic Ingredients - CORRECT ANSWER: Alcohol
Boric Acid Iodine Hydrogen Peroxide
Apocrine Gland - CORRECT ANSWER: Sweat glands attached to hair follicles in groin and underarms, they collect their secretion near the tip of the cell and release it into a duct, this results in loss of cytoplasm and damage to the cell but recovery is rapid.Develop during puberty.Fatty secretion, breakdown of secretion by bacteria caused body odour.Activity is increased by heat, exercise, emotions and drugs.
Areolar Tissue - CORRECT ANSWER: Loose connective tissue, most generalised and
found in almost every part of the body.
Includes cells such as fibroblasts, macrophages, plasma, and adipose.
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