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Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection - Chapter 6, Milady Esthetics 2020 ed
Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection - Chapter 6, Milady Esthetics 2020 ed
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What term does not refer to a cosmetic ingredient or product that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions?
Nonirritating
Dermatologist tested
Noncomedogenic
Hypoallergenic
2
What are hydroxy acids, humectants and clarifying ingredients all used to treat?
Oily skin
Dry skin
Dehydrated skin
Combination skin
3
What are cosmeceuticals?
Products that were labeled by the skin care industry, not the FDA
A category of cosmetic as defined by the FDA
A category of drug as defined by the FDA
Products that do not require FDA regulation
4
One benefit of using a mask is
It enhances eyelash growth
It hydrates, nourishes and soothes the skin
It firms and strengthens the skin
It reduces lines and premature aging of the skin
5
Clients with dry and mature skin should be massaged with
Massage lotion
MAssage oil
Massage gel
Massage cream
6
Ampoules are essentially the same product as
Moisturizers
Humectannts
Exfoliants
Serums
7
What type of skin exhibits dryness, dehydration, inflammation and hyperpigmentation?
Problematic skin
Sensitive skin
Reactive skin
Aging skin
8
Which is necessary for all skin care professionals who work with products?
Have a personal relationship with salespeople in the industry
Recommend the most profitable products their salon has to offer
Have a thorough understanding of the product chemical formulations
Have an advanced degree in biochemistry
9
What is the intention of the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI)?
Allow consumers to compare names of ingredients
Insure animal testing has not occurred
Raise awareness about the side effects of cosmetics
Rate the effectiveness of the products
10
What is the best advice to an esthetician who is starting out and wants to know what products to work with?
Focus on the products with the best results
Choose the least expensive products
Be familiar with education and marketing support the manufacturer offers
Dont waste too much time choosing a product, all lines are the same
11
Federal regulations requires the labeling of cosmetics to do all of the following EXCEPT
List the ingredients of a fragrance
List the ingredients in descending order of predominance
List the company's location or distribution point
List the company's name
12
Cruelty free cosmetics indicate the products
Do not contain animal products
Do not cause allergies
Are easy to use
Are not tested on animals
13
A rule of thumb about the difference between irritant reactions and allergic reactions is that
Irritants burn, allergies itch
Irritants itch, allergens burn
Irritants blister, allergens burn
Irritants take longer than allergens to show symptoms
14
What is the best advice to an esthetician who wishes to educate a client about a product?
Provide as much information as possible
Keep it short and to the point
Recommend the same product to everyone
Let the client lead the discussion
15
What are fatty acids?
Lipids that help place and keep substances on the skin
Natural enzymes used for exfoliation and in enzyme peels
Humectants often used in dry or sensitive skin moisturizers
Lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats
16
The most popular types of cleansers are
Cleansing creams
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing waters
Cleansing gels
17
What are emollients comprised of?
Lipids
Fragrances
pH adjusters
Mineral oils
18
A salon might be legally responsible for an allergic reaction that requires medical treatment if
The salon buys in bulk and repackages the product
The salon sells the product
The salon recommends the product for home care
The product has not been labeled by the manufacturer
19
One sign a manufacturer is NOT a good choice to develop a long term professional relationship with is if they
Do not charge for samples and brochures
Sells exclusively yo licensed care professionals
Have a strong online sales presence
Strongly recommends its training program about the proper use of products
20
What is not an ideal treatment for dry skin?
Ceramides
Hydroxy acids
Humectants
Emollients
21
What is the definition of aroma therapy?
An ancient practice using essential oils from plants to promote health
Substances such as vegetable, pigment or mineral dyes that give color
A mechanical and chemical product used to exfoliate the skin
A spreading agent that delivers other ingredients into the skin
22
The type of products that attracts water to the skin but is typically oil free is called
Night creams
Hydrators
Treatment creams
Moisturizers
23
What condition is NOT treated with retinoids?
Hyperpigmentation
Aging skin
Acne
Combination skin
24
What is NOT ideal for combination skin?
Oil balancing ingredients
Emollients
Ceramides
Humectants
25
An example of a moderately low comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is
Wheat germ oil
Coconut oil
Palm oil
Almond oil
26
Of all skin care treatments, the single most effective is
Home care treatments
Extractions
Waxing
Exfoliating
27
What statement about the sales of retail products is FALSE?
Clients rely on esthetician's abilities to recommend products
Estheticians can retail without selling products
Retailing is a necessary part of a salon's business
Retailing is not an important part of an esthetician's job
28
Dry skin may be most safely treated with
Licorice
Mineral oil
Salicylic acid
Chamomile
29
Ingredients must be listed on cosmetic labels
In ascending order of predominance
In reverse alphabetical order
In descending order of predominance
In alphabetical order
30
What is the best advice for an esthetician who wants to build trust over the long term with a new client?
Follow up with the client within a week of the appointment
Call the client everyday to check in
Sell as wide a variety of products to the client as possible
Never bother the client at home
31
The usual markup of products for wholesale to retail is
50%
25 %
100%
200%
32
What is meant by the term functional ingredient?
Ingredients chemically combined with silicon and oxygen to protect product
An ingredient that causes actual changes in the appearance of the skin
Ingredient that is compatible with water
Ingredients that do not affect the skin but used for product formulation
33
What is true of a product that has a label that indicates all natural ingredients?
It is a term for marketing, not federal regulation
It indicates a product which has been developed with the use of pesticides
It means this is a product which does not contain chemicals
It indicates a product less toxic than one made of synthetic ingredients
34
In the United States, the regulation of cosmetics is the purview of
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
35
An astringent is
A soap or detergent that deeply cleanses the skin
A lubricant ingredient derived from plant oils or animal fats
A water based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin
36
According to the legal definitions of cosmetics and of drugs
A drug may not also be regulated as a cosmetic
Products may be regulated as both drugs and cosmetics
A cosmetic may not also be regulated as a drug
All cosmetics are also drugs
37
What is true of online sales of professional products?
They are potentially dangerous
They are generally frowned upon by the manufacturer
They are a helpful resource for estheticians
They are always authorized by the manufacturer
38
All of the following are benefits of using exfoliants EXCEPT
They make makeup application smoother and more even
They improve the skin's ability to retain moisture and lipids
They stimulate blood flow and circulation
They dissolve makeup and dirt to keep pores clean
39
When it comes to products and ingredients, the first responsibility of the professionals to their clients is
To use as wide a range of products as possible to test reactions
Letting the clients know all potential side effects of products/ingredients
To give the clients the most freedom in choosing products
To recommend only the most affordable products
40
What is true of unscented products?
They do not contain lavender
They contain ingredients which mask the odors of other ingredients
They are the same as fragrance free products
They are always hypoallergenic
41
The type of skin that is NOT usually treated with topical probiotics is
Sensitive skin
Dehydrated skin
Reactive skin
Problematic skin
42
Stage performers remove their heavy makeup with
Cleansing oils
Cleansing waters
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing creams
43
The type of toners formulated especially for oily or acne prone skin is called
Micellar waters
Astringents
Botanicals
Fresheners
44
Vegan is a label that indicates a product is not supposed to contain
Animal by products
Ingredients tested on animals
Synthetic ingredients
Non organic ingredients
45
What type of mask should not be applied to the lower neck?
Paraffin wax mask
Alginate mask
Sheet mask
Modelage mask
46
The two most important laws pertaining to cosmetic sales in the United States are
International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient Act, Social Securities Act
International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient Act, Fair Packaging Act
The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C)and INCI Act
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
47
What is the goal of treatment for dehydrated skin?
To provide moisturizing, replenishing and skin restoring ingredients
To prevent TEWL
To maintain a healthy balance of water and oil
To reduce the overactivity of the oil glands
48
To preserve them for the longest period of time, products should be stored
In clear containers in cooler temperatures
In dark containers in cooler temperatures
In dark containers in warmer temperatures
In clear containers in warmer temperatures
49
An ingredient that is a melanin suppressant and used to treat hyperpigmentation is
Pumpkin
Honey
Salicylic acid
Kojic acid
50
One example of an ingredient in a mechanical exfoliant is
Rice bran
Papaya
Hydroxy acids
Gommage
51
Products sold by estheticians
Are regulated to be exactly the same cost as those sold over the counter
Are less costly in the long run than those sold over the counter
Are more costly in the long run than those sold over the counter
Are far less costly because they are sold in bulk
52
Of the following, which will help an esthetician best maintain an effective long term career?
Always use the newest products
Stick as closely as possible to what has worked in the past
Use a narrow range of effective products
Stay informed about the latest developments in the industry
53
What is the most effective way for a skin care professional to communicate how a product works with a client?
Convey a detailed, thorough knowledge of the realistic product expectations
Let the client lead the discussion
Refer them to read the product packaging if they have questions
Be optimistic when speaking with clients
54
An antioxidant ingredient that also has anti inflammatory and anti aging properties is
Lemon extract
Green tea
Licorice
Kojic acid
55
A type of ingredient that is NOT universal for all skin types and conditions are
Emollients
Antioxidants
Vitamins
Minerals
56
When choosing a product with natural ingredients, it is important to remember
Natural and synthetic ingredients are never in the same product
Some of the most effective products are not derived from natural sources
Natural ingredients are far more effective
Natural ingredients are better for the environment
57
Closed lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target delivery to specific tissues are collectively known as
Liposomes
Parabens
Lubricants
58
The level SPF that blocks the highest amount of UVB rays, but does NOT have high chemical sunscreen ingredients is
SPF 50
SPF 15
SPF 100
SPF 30
59
What is true of gluten free cosmetics
They have less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten
They must also be labeled organic
They are medically necessary for people with celiac disease
They are not regulated as such by the FDA
60
What does a toner provide for the skin?
It protects skin from the elements
It removes residue left behind by cleansers or other products
It stimulates blood flow and circulation
It has emollients that soften dry skin
61
What are fresheners and astringents?
Exfoliants
Cleansers
Masks
Toners
62
What ingredient would be ideal for someone who has sensitive skin?
Azulene
Glycerin
Argan oil
Tea tree oil
63
Where should a patch test be applied?
In any area covered by clothing
On the neck
Behind the knee
Behind the ear
64
The FD&C Act partly defines drugs as articles which are intended for use in the
Beautification of the skin
Cosmeceutical industry
Diagnosis of disease
Altering of appearance
65
How is the actual monetary value of a product BEST determined?
The popularity of the product
The smallest markup from wholesale to retail
The purchase price as compared to over the counter products
Breaking the purchase price down into the weekly budget
66
What is another term for roll off mask?
Hydroxy acid
Papaya
Gommage
Almond meal
67
Which of the following is considered a nonsetting mask?
Clay mask
Sheet mask
Modelage mask
Alginate mask
68
One example of a fairly highly comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is
Argan oil
Hemp seed oil
Coconut oil
Jojoba oil
69
How are cosmetics legally defined in the United States?
Articles that are designed to affect the structure of the skin
Articles that are intended to affect the function of the skin
Articles that are intended to affect the appearance of the skin
Articles that are intended to alter the chemistry of the skin
70
An allergic reaction which occurs during a facial should be handled with
Exfoliation
Hot towels and/or steam
Cold water and cold compress
An immediate call to a physician
71
What is an emollient?
A humectant often used in dry or sensitive skin moisturizers
A fatty material used to lubricate and keep other substances on the skin
A water based emulsion for normal and combination skin
An agent that causes exfoliation, or sloughing, of skin cells
72
What type of product will most likely make blackheads worse?
Comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
Noncomedogenic
Gluten free
73
What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant?
Jojoba beads
Hydroxy acids
Pineapple
Retinol
74
What type of skin is vitamin C ideal to treat?
Sensitive skin
Problematic skin
Mature skin
Reactive skin
75
What statement accurately reflects the relationship between the FDA and the Cosmetic industry?
The FDA regulates labeling of cosmetics
Packaging of cosmetics must indicate FDA approval
The FDA does not regulate the safety of cosmetics
The FDA has no relationship with the sale of cosmetics
76
One ingredient used to thicken creams is
Quaternium-15
Carbomer
Polysorbate
Water
77
Microscopic oil molecules called micells are used in
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing creams
Cleansing oils
Cleansing waters
78
What is true of fragrance free products?
They are also known as unscented products
They must also be hypoallergenic
They must also be noncomedogenic
They may be lavender scented
79
What is true of cosmetics that are labeled as having organic ingredients?
They are certified by the National Organic Program
They must also be labeled as natural
They are regulated by the USDA
They must be approved as such by the FDA
80
What ingredient is beneficial for ALL skin types?
Avocado oil
Snow crocus bulb
Petrolatum
Vitamin A
