What does a toner provide for the skin?

It removes residue left behind by cleansers or other products.

What is true of unscented products?

They contain ingredients which mask the odors of other ingredients.

How are cosmetics legally defined in the United States?

Articles that are intended to affect the appearance of the skin

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

the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

What are cosmeceuticals?

Products that were labeled by the skin care industry, not the FDA

What is true of gluten-free cosmetics?

They have less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten.

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

Stay informed about the latest developments in the industry.

Ingredients must be listed on cosmetic labels _________.

in descending order of predominance

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1
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 dry skin.
2
What is true of fragrance-free products?
They are also known as unscented products.
They may be lavender-scented.
They must also be hypoallergenic.
They must also be noncomedogenic.
3
Who is the Best Night Esthetics teacher?
no one
n/a
Ms. Ken...DUH!!!
Santa
4
An allergic reaction which occurs during a facial should be handled with _________.
cold water and cold compresses
an immediate call to a physician
exfoliation
hot towels and/or steam
5
What term does not refer to a cosmetic ingredient or product that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions?
Dermatologist tested
Hypoallergenic
Nonirritating
Noncomedogenic
6
What is NOT ideal for combination skin?
Ceramides
Oil-balancing ingredients
Humectants
Emollients
7
What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant?
Retinol
Hydroxy acids
Jojoba beads
Pineapple
8
What type of product will most likely make blackheads worse?
Noncomedogenic
Comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
Gluten free
9
What is true of unscented products?
They do not contain lavender.
They are always hypoallergenic.
They are the same as fragrance-free products.
They contain ingredients which mask the odors of other ingredients.
10
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
11
One ingredient used to thicken creams is _________.
polysorbate
water
carbomer
quaternium-15
12
What condition is NOT treated with retinoids?
Aging skin
Acne
Hyperpigmentation
Combination skin
13
What is not an ideal treatment for dry skin?
Ceramides
Humectants
Hydroxy acids
Emollients
14
A rule of thumb about the difference between irritant reactions and allergic reactions is that _________.
irritants blister, allergens burn
irritants take longer than allergens to show symptoms
irritants itch, allergens burn
irritants burn, allergens itch
15
In the United States, the regulation of cosmetics is the purview of _________.
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
16
Where should a patch test be applied?
On the neck
Behind the ear
Behind the knee
In any area covered by clothing
17
What are fresheners and astringents?
Toners
Cleansers
Masks
Exfoliants
18
What are cosmeceuticals?
A category of cosmetic as defined by the FDA
Products that do not require FDA regulation
Products that were labeled by the skin care industry, not the FDA
A category of drug as defined by the FDA
19
What type of skin is Vitamin C ideal to treat?
Reactive skin
Sensitive skin
Problematic skin
Mature skin
20
What is true of gluten-free cosmetics?
They must also be labeled organic.
They are medically necessary for people with celiac disease.
They have less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten.
They are not regulated as such by the FDA.
21
Of the following, which will help an esthetician best maintain an effective long-term career?
Use a narrow range of effective products.
Always use the newest products.
Stick as closely as possible to what has worked in the past.
Stay informed about the latest developments in the industry.
22
Ingredients must be listed on cosmetic labels _________.
in ascending order of predominance
in reverse alphabetical order
in descending order of predominance
in alphabetical order
23
One example of an ingredient in a mechanical exfoliant is _________.
rice bran
gommage
papaya
hydroxy acids
24
An example of a moderately low comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is _________.
wheat germ oil
palm oil
coconut oil
almond oil
25
Cruelty-free cosmetics indicate the products _________.
do not contain animal products
are easy to use
do not cause allergies
are not tested on animals

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