Pivot Point: Cosmetic Chemistry

Examples of physical sunscreen include:

Ingredients that are designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin are called

The scientific study of matter and the physical and chemical changes of matter is known as:

Solutions that are acidic or alkaline in value can be dissolved in and/or contain:

Eye gel, serum and neck cream are examples of products used to:

Substance that increases the concentration of hydrogen ions when placed in water, donates or releases, H+ ions is a(n):

What is the number one cause of skin cancer and premature aging?

Water molecules have two hydrogen atoms and one:

Examples of non-comedogenic ingredients include all of the following EXCEPT:

  Examples of an emulsion include:

Which type of UV ray is longer penetrating and causes collagen breakdown?

The atomic number of a particular element indicates:

A substance such as an enzyme or AHA, that works in conjunction with other ingredients to remove dead skin cells is:

When a solution has an equal number of hydrogen and hydroxide ions, the solution is considered:

Protons have which type of electrical charge?

Which of the following cosmetic classifications requires sifting until free of coarse, gritty particles?

 In what pH range is hair, skin and nails?

Liposomes, microsponges and hydrogels all fall under what delivery system?

Masks with the primary purpose of absorbing excess oil tightening refining the pores ,aiding in preventing clogging are

  How are ingredients listed on a product label?

All of the following statements about brighteners are true EXCEPT:

The chemical symbol for carbon is:

Electrons have which type of electrical charge?

Which ingredient listed below is compatible with both water and oil?

 In the process of oxidation, a substance gains an electron, and oxygen is released

 A substance that is able to dissolve another substance is called a(n):

Water freezing and becoming ice is an example of what type of change?

Atoms have three main parts: protons, neutrons and:

Mixtures of organic substances and a medicinal agent are:

Which of the following conditions is an example of chemical change?

Mixtures of two or more kinds of molecules, having a tendency to separate when left standing, are known as:

Water (H2O) aqueous is a functional ingredient that is listed first on product labels due to weight concentration.

  Distilled water with a pH of 7 is considered:

Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen form the basis of:

 Ingredients responsible for producing the desired effect are called:

What is formed when two or more non-mixable substances are united with the help of a binder?

pH stands for:

There are 118 known elements; those above which element are synthetic?

To reduce free radicals and protect delicate skin, advise your client to use products that contain

Which of the following ingredients are likely to block or clog the pores and contribute to papules and pustules?

Acids or bases used to alter the desired product pH level are called:

Sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB is considered:

Neutrons have which type of electrical charge?

Matter with definite weight and volume but no definite shape is called:

On the pH scale, numbers greater than 7 indicate a(n):

Which cosmetic ingredient helps to prevent moisture loss?

Functional ingredients are responsible for producing the desired effect.

Which government agency is responsible for regulating cosmetics in the U.S.?

Which of the following terms means the product is less likely to provoke an allergic reaction?

  When two hydrogen atoms combine with one oxygen atom, the result is a water molecule, which is a(n):