When choosing a product with natural ingredients, it is important to remember

Some of the most effective products are not derived from natural sources

What statement about the sales of retail products is FALSE?

Retailing is not an important part of an esthetician's job

In the United States, the regulation of cosmetics is the purview of

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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

Ingredients must be listed on cosmetic labels

In descending order of predominance

A water based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin

All of the following are benefits of using exfoliants EXCEPT

They dissolve makeup and dirt to keep pores clean

How are cosmetics legally defined in the United States?

Articles that are intended to affect the appearance of the skin

Products sold by estheticians

Are less costly in the long run than those sold over the counter

How is the actual monetary value of a product BEST determined?

Breaking the purchase price down into the weekly budget

Of the following, which will help an esthetician best maintain an effective long term career?

Stay informed about the latest developments in the industry

To preserve them for the longest period of time, products should be stored

In dark containers in cooler temperatures

A salon might be legally responsible for an allergic reaction that requires medical treatment if

The salon buys in bulk and repackages the product

What is the best advice to an esthetician who is starting out and wants to know what products to work with?

Be familiar with education and marketing support the manufacturer offers

What is true of cosmetics that are labeled as having organic ingredients?

They are certified by the National Organic Program

What is meant by the term functional ingredient?

Ingredients that do not affect the skin but used for product formulation

According to the legal definitions of cosmetics and of drugs

Products may be regulated as both drugs and cosmetics

What does a toner provide for the skin?

It removes residue left behind by cleansers or other products

What is the intention of the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI)?

Allow consumers to compare names of ingredients

What is true of a product that has a label that indicates all natural ingredients?

It is a term for marketing, not federal regulation

The two most important laws pertaining to cosmetic sales in the United States are

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

What is true of unscented products?

They contain ingredients which mask the odors of other ingredients

One sign a manufacturer is NOT a good choice to develop a long term professional relationship with is if they

Have a strong online sales presence

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1
An allergic reaction which occurs during a facial should be handled with
Cold water and cold compress
Exfoliation
Hot towels and/or steam
An immediate call to a physician
2
When choosing a product with natural ingredients, it is important to remember
Natural ingredients are far more effective
Natural ingredients are better for the environment
Some of the most effective products are not derived from natural sources
Natural and synthetic ingredients are never in the same product
3
What statement about the sales of retail products is FALSE?
Estheticians can retail without selling products
Clients rely on esthetician's abilities to recommend products
Retailing is not an important part of an esthetician's job
Retailing is a necessary part of a salon's business
4
What is true of online sales of professional products?
They are generally frowned upon by the manufacturer
They are a helpful resource for estheticians
They are potentially dangerous
They are always authorized by the manufacturer
5
What is true of fragrance free products?
They must also be noncomedogenic
They may be lavender scented
They are also known as unscented products
They must also be hypoallergenic
6
In the United States, the regulation of cosmetics is the purview of
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
7
What is another term for roll off mask?
Gommage
Almond meal
Hydroxy acid
Papaya
8
The usual markup of products for wholesale to retail is
50%
25 %
100%
200%
9
What is the best advice for an esthetician who wants to build trust over the long term with a new client?
Sell as wide a variety of products to the client as possible
Follow up with the client within a week of the appointment
Never bother the client at home
Call the client everyday to check in
10
Ingredients must be listed on cosmetic labels
In alphabetical order
In reverse alphabetical order
In ascending order of predominance
In descending order of predominance
11
What ingredient would be ideal for someone who has sensitive skin?
Glycerin
Azulene
Argan oil
Tea tree oil
12
An astringent is
A water based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin
A soap or detergent that deeply cleanses the skin
A lubricant ingredient derived from plant oils or animal fats
13
Cruelty free cosmetics indicate the products
Do not cause allergies
Are not tested on animals
Are easy to use
Do not contain animal products
14
Stage performers remove their heavy makeup with
Cleansing waters
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing creams
Cleansing oils
15
All of the following are benefits of using exfoliants EXCEPT
They improve the skin's ability to retain moisture and lipids
They make makeup application smoother and more even
They dissolve makeup and dirt to keep pores clean
They stimulate blood flow and circulation
16
How are cosmetics legally defined in the United States?
Articles that are intended to affect the appearance of the skin
Articles that are intended to alter the chemistry 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
17
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
18
How is the actual monetary value of a product BEST determined?
The popularity of the product
Breaking the purchase price down into the weekly budget
The purchase price as compared to over the counter products
The smallest markup from wholesale to retail
19
An antioxidant ingredient that also has anti inflammatory and anti aging properties is
Kojic acid
Licorice
Lemon extract
Green tea
20
What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant?
Jojoba beads
Pineapple
Retinol
Hydroxy acids
21
Of the following, which will help an esthetician best maintain an effective long term career?
Stick as closely as possible to what has worked in the past
Use a narrow range of effective products
Always use the newest products
Stay informed about the latest developments in the industry
22
To preserve them for the longest period of time, products should be stored
In dark containers in cooler temperatures
In clear containers in cooler temperatures
In clear containers in warmer temperatures
In dark containers in warmer temperatures
23
The type of products that attracts water to the skin but is typically oil free is called
Moisturizers
Hydrators
Night creams
Treatment creams
24
A salon might be legally responsible for an allergic reaction that requires medical treatment if
The salon sells the product
The salon recommends the product for home care
The salon buys in bulk and repackages the product
The product has not been labeled by the manufacturer
25
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
Be familiar with education and marketing support the manufacturer offers
Dont waste too much time choosing a product, all lines are the same
Choose the least expensive products
26
One example of a fairly highly comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is
Coconut oil
Jojoba oil
Hemp seed oil
Argan oil
27
An ingredient that is a melanin suppressant and used to treat hyperpigmentation is
Honey
Kojic acid
Salicylic acid
Pumpkin
28
What is true of cosmetics that are labeled as having organic ingredients?
They must also be labeled as natural
They are regulated by the USDA
They are certified by the National Organic Program
They must be approved as such by the FDA
29
Ampoules are essentially the same product as
Humectannts
Serums
Exfoliants
Moisturizers
30
Closed lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target delivery to specific tissues are collectively known as
Liposomes
Parabens
Lubricants
31
What are hydroxy acids, humectants and clarifying ingredients all used to treat?
Combination skin
Dehydrated skin
Dry skin
Oily skin
32
Clients with dry and mature skin should be massaged with
MAssage oil
Massage gel
Massage cream
Massage lotion
33
What is meant by the term functional ingredient?
Ingredients chemically combined with silicon and oxygen to protect product
Ingredient that is compatible with water
Ingredients that do not affect the skin but used for product formulation
An ingredient that causes actual changes in the appearance of the skin
34
What type of skin is vitamin C ideal to treat?
Problematic skin
Sensitive skin
Reactive skin
Mature skin
35
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
36
One ingredient used to thicken creams is
Quaternium-15
Water
Carbomer
Polysorbate
37
What are fresheners and astringents?
Toners
Cleansers
Exfoliants
Masks
38
What type of skin exhibits dryness, dehydration, inflammation and hyperpigmentation?
Problematic skin
Aging skin
Reactive skin
Sensitive skin
39
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 has emollients that soften dry skin
It stimulates blood flow and circulation
40
What is the intention of the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI)?
Rate the effectiveness of the products
Allow consumers to compare names of ingredients
Raise awareness about the side effects of cosmetics
Insure animal testing has not occurred
41
What is true of a product that has a label that indicates all natural ingredients?
It indicates a product less toxic than one made of synthetic ingredients
It means this is a product which does not contain chemicals
It indicates a product which has been developed with the use of pesticides
It is a term for marketing, not federal regulation
42
Microscopic oil molecules called micells are used in
Cleansing oils
Cleansing creams
Cleansing waters
Cleansing lotions
43
Where should a patch test be applied?
Behind the ear
On the neck
In any area covered by clothing
Behind the knee
44
Vegan is a label that indicates a product is not supposed to contain
Synthetic ingredients
Ingredients tested on animals
Animal by products
Non organic ingredients
45
The two most important laws pertaining to cosmetic sales in the United States are
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
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
46
A type of ingredient that is NOT universal for all skin types and conditions are
Minerals
Emollients
Antioxidants
Vitamins
47
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
48
What ingredient is beneficial for ALL skin types?
Snow crocus bulb
Vitamin A
Avocado oil
Petrolatum
49
Which of the following is considered a nonsetting mask?
Sheet mask
Alginate mask
Clay mask
Modelage mask
50
What is the goal of treatment for dehydrated skin?
To reduce the overactivity of the oil glands
To maintain a healthy balance of water and oil
To prevent TEWL
To provide moisturizing, replenishing and skin restoring ingredients
51
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
Strongly recommends its training program about the proper use of products
Have a strong online sales presence
Sells exclusively yo licensed care professionals
52
What is not an ideal treatment for dry skin?
Humectants
Emollients
Ceramides
Hydroxy acids
53
What term does not refer to a cosmetic ingredient or product that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions?
Noncomedogenic
Hypoallergenic
Dermatologist tested
Nonirritating
54
What is the most effective way for a skin care professional to communicate how a product works with a client?
Let the client lead the discussion
Be optimistic when speaking with clients
Refer them to read the product packaging if they have questions
Convey a detailed, thorough knowledge of the realistic product expectations
55
The most popular types of cleansers are
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing creams
Cleansing waters
Cleansing gels
56
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
To give the clients the most freedom in choosing products
To recommend only the most affordable products
Letting the clients know all potential side effects of products/ingredients
57
An example of a moderately low comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is
Coconut oil
Almond oil
Palm oil
Wheat germ oil
58
What are fatty acids?
Lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats
Lipids that help place and keep substances on the skin
Humectants often used in dry or sensitive skin moisturizers
Natural enzymes used for exfoliation and in enzyme peels
59
What type of product will most likely make blackheads worse?
Gluten free
Comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
Noncomedogenic
60
What is the best advice to an esthetician who wishes to educate a client about a product?
Let the client lead the discussion
Recommend the same product to everyone
Keep it short and to the point
Provide as much information as possible
61
What are emollients comprised of?
Lipids
Mineral oils
Fragrances
pH adjusters
62
The FD&C Act partly defines drugs as articles which are intended for use in the
Beautification of the skin
Altering of appearance
Cosmeceutical industry
Diagnosis of disease
63
The type of skin that is NOT usually treated with topical probiotics is
Problematic skin
Dehydrated skin
Reactive skin
Sensitive skin
64
What condition is NOT treated with retinoids?
Combination skin
Acne
Hyperpigmentation
Aging skin
65
The type of toners formulated especially for oily or acne prone skin is called
Fresheners
Botanicals
Astringents
Micellar waters
66
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
67
What is NOT ideal for combination skin?
Ceramides
Oil balancing ingredients
Emollients
Humectants
68
Of all skin care treatments, the single most effective is
Exfoliating
Extractions
Waxing
Home care treatments
69
Dry skin may be most safely treated with
Mineral oil
Licorice
Salicylic acid
Chamomile
70
What is an emollient?
An agent that causes exfoliation, or sloughing, of skin cells
A humectant often used in dry or sensitive skin moisturizers
A water based emulsion for normal and combination skin
A fatty material used to lubricate and keep other substances on the skin
71
What is the definition of aroma therapy?
Substances such as vegetable, pigment or mineral dyes that give color
A mechanical and chemical product used to exfoliate the skin
An ancient practice using essential oils from plants to promote health
A spreading agent that delivers other ingredients into the skin
72
What statement accurately reflects the relationship between the FDA and the Cosmetic industry?
The FDA has no relationship with the sale of cosmetics
The FDA regulates labeling of cosmetics
Packaging of cosmetics must indicate FDA approval
The FDA does not regulate the safety of cosmetics
73
Which is necessary for all skin care professionals who work with products?
Have a thorough understanding of the product chemical formulations
Recommend the most profitable products their salon has to offer
Have an advanced degree in biochemistry
Have a personal relationship with salespeople in the industry
74
What type of mask should not be applied to the lower neck?
Sheet mask
Alginate mask
Modelage mask
Paraffin wax mask
75
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
76
One example of an ingredient in a mechanical exfoliant is
Gommage
Papaya
Hydroxy acids
Rice bran
77
What are cosmeceuticals?
Products that do not require FDA regulation
A category of cosmetic 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
78
What is true of gluten free cosmetics
They are not regulated as such by the FDA
They are medically necessary for people with celiac disease
They must also be labeled organic
They have less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten
79
One benefit of using a mask is
It firms and strengthens the skin
It hydrates, nourishes and soothes the skin
It reduces lines and premature aging of the skin
It enhances eyelash growth
80
Federal regulations requires the labeling of cosmetics to do all of the following EXCEPT
List the company's location or distribution point
List the ingredients in descending order of predominance
List the ingredients of a fragrance
List the company's name

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