Colorado Esthetician Written Practice Exam

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What is the primary action of chemical exfoliants?

Adds moisture to the skin
Cools the skin
Damages the skin in a controlled manner to promote new cell generation
Decreases the skin's pH level

The correct answer is: Adds moisture to the skin

The correct answer is A: Adds moisture to the skin. Chemical exfoliants work by removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, helping to reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. Contrary to the other options: - B: Cooling the skin is not the primary action of chemical exfoliants. - C: While chemical exfoliants do promote new cell generation by removing dead skin cells, the intention is not to damage the skin but rather to exfoliate gently. - D: Decreasing the skin's pH level is not the primary action of chemical exfoliants.