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Milady Esthetics Chapter 6: Skin Care Products = Chemistry, Ingredients and selection
Milady Esthetics Chapter 6: Skin Care Products = Chemistry, Ingredients and selection
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1
What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant?
jojoba beads
hydroxy acids
retinol
pineapple
2
Treatment creams, a type of moisturizer, are designed to be particularly effective___
After you shower in the morning
Just before applying cosmetics
During sleep
Only when you are exposed to sunlight
3
What is NOT an ideal treatment for dry skin?
humectants
hydroxy acids
ceramides
emollients
4
The type of skin that is NOT usually treated with topical probiotics is______________
problematic skin
dehydrated skin
reactive skin
sensitive skin
5
vegan is a label that indicates a product is not supposed to contain
animal by-products
ingredients tested on animals2e
6
which of the following statements is true about the term "organic"?
the FDA regulates organic cosmetics
"Organic"is another term for natural
Organic products are not tested on animals
USDA regulation for the term applies to agricultural products
7
which of the following is considered a nonsetting mask?
alginate mask
clay mask
sheet mask
modelage
8
What is a benefit of an exfoliant?
improves the skin's ability to absorb moisture
removes residue left behind by cleansers
dissolves makeup, old and dirt
draws impurities out of the pores
9
Antioxidants play what role in skin care?
Neutralize free radicals
Increase free radical activity
Encourage oxidation
Kill free radicals
10
Which of the following would be considered vegan?
aloe
honey
lanolin
beeswax
11
Dry skin may be most safely treated with
mineral oil
chamomile
salicylic acid
licorice
12
What is the most effective way for a skin care professional to communicate how a product works with a client?
refer the client to read the product packaging if there are any questions
convey through knowledge and the realistic expectations of that product.
be optimistic when speaking with clients
let the client lead the discussion
13
One example of an ingredient in a mechanical exfoliant is_____________________
rice bran
hydroxy acids
gommage
papaya
14
What are fatty acids?
lipids that helpplace and keep substances on the skin
natural enzymes used for exfoliation and in enzyme peels
lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fat
humectants often used in dry-sensitive skin moisturizers
15
Product that enhance the effectiveness of a preservative
Chelating agents
Fatty esters
Anticontaminants
Fatty alcohols
16
Fatty esters are easily recognized on labels because they almost always end in___
-ine
-ate
-hol
-one
17
What happens when lips lose moisture?
they become chapped
they become more youthful
they become smooth
they exfoliate
18
which ingredient enhances moisture content, immune response, and cellular metabolism?
polyglucans
tissue respiratory factors
glycoproteins
peptides
19
What is true of fragrance-free products?
They are also know as unscented products
They must also be noncomedogenic
They may be lavender-scented.
They must also be hypoallergenic
20
Cosmetics are distinguished from drugs by this act
FDA
drug enforcement
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act
21
Willow bark and meadowsweet are sources of which acid?
Malic acid
Tartaric acid
Salicylic acid
Lactic acidosis
22
Microscopic oil molecules called micelles are used in_______________
cleansing waters
cleansing lotion
cleansing oils
cleansing creams
23
sulfur in skin care products ___
acts as an inorganic sunscreen that reflects UVA rays
acts as an inorganic sunscreen that reflects UV rays
Reduces oil gland activity and dissolves the skin's dead cells
serves as a lubricant and perfume fixative
24
An anti oxidant ingredient that also has anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties is___________
licorice
kojic acid
green tea
lemon extract
25
What are carbomers used for?
to dissolve other ingredients
to reduce friction on the skin
to attract water
to thicken creams
26
Of all skin-care treatments, the single most effective is___________________
exfoliting
home care treatments
waxing
extractions
27
Which of the following are used as a natural exfoliators?
Jojoba beads
Bees wax
Ground nuts
All answers
28
clients with dry and mature skin should be massaged with
massage gel
massage lotion
massage oil
massage cream
29
What type of skin exhibits dryness, dehydration inflammation and hyperpigmentation?
problemic skin
ageing skin
reactive skin
sensitive skin
30
To preserve them for the longest period of time, products should be stored in
in dark containers, in warmer tempatures
in dark containers, in cooler temperatures
in clear containers, in cooler temperatures
in clear conatiners, in warmer temperatures
31
If a person is allergic to shellfish, what type of mask should you avoid when providing treatments?
alginate
honey
modelage
clay
32
Thermal masks containing gypsum, a plaster like ingredient, are also called ___
modelage masks
paraffin wax masks
clay masks
custom designed masks
33
Which acids have beneficial chemical effects on the skin?
AHAs, and BHAs
BHAs and EHAs
AHAs and CHAs
BHAs and DHAs
34
The FDA regulates these important aspects of cosmetics
Labeling issues
Claims made for a product
All answers
Safety issues
35
How are cosmetics legally defined in the United States
Articles that are intended to alter the chemistry of the skin
Articles that are intended to affect the appearance of the skin
Articles that are designed to affect the structure of the skin
Articles that are intended to affect the function of the skin
36
Ampoules are essentially the same product as?
hydrators
serums
ampoules
moisturizers
37
An ingredient that is a melanin suppressant and used to treat hyperpigmentation is__________
salicylic acid
kojic acid
honey
pumpkin
38
What is the goal of treatment for dehydrated skin?
To prevent TEWL
to maintain a healthy balance of water and oil
to reduce the over activity of the oil gland
to provide moisturizing, replenishing and skin restoring ingrdients
39
An example of a moderately low comedogenic cosmetic ingredient
Almond oil
palm oil
coconut oil
Wheat germ oil
40
The functions of growth factors include ___
providing anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties
neutralizing free radicals before they attach to the cell membrane
enhancing cellular metabolism, which boosts oxygen uptake in the cell
promoting skin tissue repair and regeneration
41
compared with products available in drugstores, professional products are generally___
Less concentrated
Less expensive initially
More expensive in the long run
More concentrated
42
Ingredients must be listed on cosmetic labels
in alphabetical order
in descending order
in reverse alphabetical order
in ascending order
43
Clients with dry and mature skin should be massaged with_______________
massage cream
massage gel
massage lotion
massage oil
44
An allergic reaction which occurs during a facial should be handled with
exfoliation
cold water and cold compresses
an immediate call to physician
hot towels and or steam
45
Where should a patch test be applied?
behind the knee
on the neck
behind an ear
In any area covered by clothing
46
What ingredient would be ideal for someone who has sensitive skin
tea tree oil
azulene
argan oil
glycerin
47
One benefit of using a mask is
it enhances eyelash growth
it hydrates, nourishes and soothes the skin
it reduces lines and premature aging of the skin
it firms and strengenths the skin
48
When it comes to products and ingredients, the first responsibility of skin care professionals to their clients is
to recommend only the most affordable products
to give clients the most freedom in choseing products
to use a wide range of products as possible to test for potential reactions
informing clients of all potential side effects of products or ingredients
49
What is a BB cream?
a multitasking product that includes a day cream, sunscreen, foundation etc
a combination sun protection product and sheer light makeup foundation
a basic sunscreen cream applied as the final step in a skin regimen
a day cream with built in sun protection
50
Identify the hydroxy acids from the following answers
Citric, mandelic
Glycolic, lactic
All answers
Malic, tartaric
51
The FD&C Act partly defines drugs as articles which are intended for the use in the
altering of appearance
cosmeceutical industry
diagnosis of disease
beautification of the skin
52
What type of product will most likely make blackheads worse?
noncomedogenic
comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
Gluten free
53
What term does not refer to a cosmetic ingredient or product that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions?
Nonirritating
Hypoallergenic
Dermatologist tested
noncomedogenic
54
What is meant by the term functional ingredient?
an ingredient that is combined with silicon and oxygen to protect the skin
an ingredient that is compatible with water
an ingredient that is necessary for the product formulation
an ingredient that cause actual changes in the apperence of the skin
55
What category of ingredients causes the actual changes in the skin’s appearance?
Functional
Performance
Cosmeceuticals
Whole plant
56
Stage performers remove their heavy makeup with__________________
cleansing lotions
cleansing waters
cleansing oils
cleansing creams
57
Which of the following substances give color to cosmetics and are certified by the FDA?
Verified colors
Non-certified colors
Lakes
Color agents
58
What type of product dissolves makeup, oil and dirt?
toners
exfoliants
serums
cleansers
59
When choosing a product with natural ingredients, it is important to remember___________________________
natural ingredients are better for the enviroment
some of the most effective products are not derived from natural sources
natural and synthetic ingredients are never in the same product
natural ingredients are far more effective
60
A type of ingredient that is NOT universal for all skin types and conditions are___
vitamins
antioxidants
emollients
minerals
61
What type of mask should not be applied to the lower neck?
alginate
modelage mask
sheet mask
paraffin wax mask
62
fragrance-free means ___
no additional ingredients have been added to provide a fragrance
the product has no smell
ingredients have been added to mask the smell
the smell is non-irritating
63
Closed, lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target delivery, and control their release
Liposomes
Polymers
Polypeptides
Peptides
64
A rule of thumb about the difference between irritant reactions and allergic reactions is that
irritants blister, allergens burn
irritants burn, allergens itch
irritants itch, allergens burn
irritants take longer than allergens to show
65
Which ingredients dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin?
Enzymes
BHAs
Various seeds
AHAs
66
what is an emollient?
a fatty material used to lubricate and keep other substances on the skin
a humectant often used in dry or sensitive skin moisturizers
an agent that causes exfoliation or sloughing of skin cells
a water-based emulsion for normal and combination skin
67
What ingredient is beneficial for ALL skin types?
Petrolatum
Avocado oil
Snow crocus bulb
Vitamin A
68
What type of skin is Vitamin C ideal to treat?
Mature skin
reactive skin
problematic skin
sensitive skin
69
What is the general mark up for retail products?
75 percent
50 percent
25 percent
100 percent
70
What is true of a product that has a label that indicates all-natural ingredients?
A product which has not 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 synthetics
It is using a term of marketing, not federal regulations
71
One example of a fairly highly comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is?
jojoba oil
coconut oil
hemp seed oil
argan oil
72
Ingredients that are beneficial to dry skin are___
Fatty minerals
Fatty acids
Rubbing alcohol
Sebum
73
What are cosmeceuticals?
products that do not require FDA regulations
a category of cosmetics as defined by the FDA
a category of drug as defined by the FDA
products that were labeled by the skin care industry, not the FDA
74
What are hydroxy acids, humectants, and clarifying ingredients all used to treat?
oily skin
dehydrated skin
dry skin
combo skin
75
What is another term for roll off mask?
hydroxy acids
papaya
almond meal
gommage
76
The type of products that attracts water to the skin but is typically oil-free?
moisturizer
night cream
hydrator
nourishing cream
77
The most popular types of cleansers are_______________
cleansing waters
cleansing creams
cleansing gels
cleansing lotions
78
According to the legal definitions of cosmetics and of drugs, _______________
a cosmetic may not also be regulated as a drug
a drug may not also be regulated as a cosmetic
all cosmetics are also drugs
products may be regulated as both drugs and cosmetics
79
What condition is NOT treated with retinoids?
hyperpigmentation
ageing skin
Combo skin
Acne
80
The two most important laws pertaining to cosmetic sales in the US are
the FD&C Act and FPLA
the FD&C Act and the INCI Act
81
Surfactants___
improve discoloration in the skin
prevent changes in pH
reduce tension between skin and the product
prevents bacteria from living in a product
82
To establish a gluten-free claim, the FDA has set thresholds of less than ___
30 parts per million of gluten
40 parts per million of gluten
20 parts per million of gluten
10 parts per million of gluten
83
What is true of cosmetics that are labeled as having organic ingredients
They must also be labeled as natural
They are certified by the National Organic Program
They must be approved as such by the FDA
They are regulated by the USDA
84
which of the following are reasons that estheticians need to have a thorough understanding of skin care products?
to know which products to avoid based on your own skin allergies
to know how to select products that you prefer professionally
to be able to explain the skin care products to your clients
to give you a reason to take continuing education credits
85
What is the intention of the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI)
Raise awareness about the side effects of cosmetics
Rate the effectiveness of products
Insure animal testing has not occurred
Allow consumers to compare names of ingredients
86
One sign a manufacturer is NOT a good choice to develop a longterm professional relationship with is if the manufacturer
strongly recommends it's training program about proper use of the product
sells exclusively to licensed care professionals
does not change for samples and brochures
has a strong online sales presence
87
A salon might be legally responsible for an allergic reaction that requires medical treatment
if the salon recommends the product for home care
if the salon sells the product
if the salon buys in bulk and repackages the product
if the product had not been labeled by the manufacturer
88
Federal regulations requires the labeling of cosmetics to do all of the following EXCEPT
list the company's location or distribution point
list the companys name
list the ingredients of a fragrance
list the ingredients in descending order
89
What does a toner provide for the skin?
it stimulates blood flow and circulation
It protects skin from the elements
it removes residue left behind by cleansers or other products
it has emollients that soften the skin
90
what is true about the skin around the eyes?
it is the thickest
it is the most delicate
it holds moisture
it is slower to show signs of aging
91
Of the following, which will help an esthetician best maintain an effective long-term career?
use a narrow range of effective products
stay informed about the latest developments in the industry
always use the newest products
stick as closely as possible to what worked best in the past
92
What are fresheners and astringents?
exfoliants
masks
toners
cleansers
93
Define Aromatherapy
a mechanical and chemical product or process used to exfoliate the skin
a spreading agent that delivers other ingredients into the skin.
an ancient healing practice using essential oils to promote well-being
substances like vegetable, pigment or mineral dyes that give products color
94
An astringent is
a lubricant ingredient derived from plant oils or animal fats
a soap or detergent that deeply cleans the skin
a special cleanser designed primarily to remove heavier makeup
a water-based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin
95
What is NOT ideal for combination skin?
oil-balancing ingredients
emollients
humectants
ceramides
96
Products sold by estheticians
are far less costly because they are sold in bulk
are more costly in the long run than those sold over the counter
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
97
What is another name for a product formulated for oil or acne prone skin?
astringent
gommage
freshener
exfoliant
98
What are emollients comprised of
fragrances
lipids
pH adjusters
Minerals oils
99
Crulty-free cosmetics indicate the products
are easy to use
do not cause allergies
do not contain animal products
are not tested on animals
100
What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?
Aloe
Oil
Talcum powder
Water
