What is the definition of aromatherapy?

An ancient practice using essential oils to promote health and well-being

Why should beauty professionals study and have a thorough understanding of chemistry?

Because each product used in beauty & wellness contains a type of chemical.

All of the following are benefits of using exfoliants EXCEPT _________.

they dissolve makeup and dirt to keep pores clean

Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between the FDA and the cosmetic industry?

The FDA regulates labeling of cosmetics.

According to the legal definitions of cosmetics and of drugs, _________.

products may be regulated as both drugs and cosmetics

a substance that is dissolved in a solution

Federal regulations requires the labeling of cosmetics to do all of the following EXCEPT _________.

list the ingredients of a fragrance

What is an emollient?

A fatty material used to lubricate and keep other substances on the skin

What is meant by the term functional ingredient?

Ingredient that doesn't affect the skin but necessary for product form

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

the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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

in dark containers in cooler temperatures

Which of the following is TRUE of products that are incompatible?

No two should be stored next to each other.

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1
______ are the basic units of matter.
Electrons
Atoms
Protons
Neutrons
2
Any substance that occupies space and has weight is ______.
matter
a beauty product
potentially dangerous
a chemical
3
What is the definition of aromatherapy?
Substances like vegetable pigment or mineral dyes that give products color
An ancient practice using essential oils to promote health and well-being
A mechanical and chemical product or process used to exfoliate the skin
Spreading agent delivers ingredients to the skin making them more effective
4
Why should beauty professionals study and have a thorough understanding of chemistry?
Because it's unrelated to the safe operation of a salon or spa.
chemistry experiments are often regular practice at salons, spas, and.
Because each product used in beauty & wellness contains a type of chemical.
Because clients often quiz beauty professionals on this knowledge.
5
What type of product will most likely make blackheads worse?
Comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
Gluten free
Noncomedogenic
6
What are emollients comprised of?
Mineral oils
Fragrances
Lipids
pH adjusters
7
Clients with dry and mature skin should be massaged with _________.
massage cream
massage gel
massage lotion
massage oil
8
An antioxidant ingredient that also has anti-inflammatory and has anti-aging properties is _________.
lemon extract
green tea
licorice
kojic acid
9
Which of the following BEST describes a carcinogen?
a substance that causes cancer
a material that is very easy to ignite
a substance made of carbon
a material capable of igniting or burning
10
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 dissolve makeup and dirt to keep pores clean
they stimulate blood flow and circulation
11
Which 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.
The FDA does not regulate the safety of cosmetics.
Packaging of cosmetics must indicate FDA approval.
12
According to the legal definitions of cosmetics and of drugs, _________.
a drug may not also be regulated as a cosmetic
all cosmetics are also drugs
a cosmetic may not also be regulated as a drug
products may be regulated as both drugs and cosmetics
13
What is a solute?
a substance that dissolves a solvent and makes a solution
a stable physical mixture of two or more substances
a liquid not capable of being mixed to form a stable solution
a substance that is dissolved in a solution
14
Federal regulations requires the labeling of cosmetics to do all of the following EXCEPT _________.
list the company's name
list the company’s location or distribution point
list the ingredients of a fragrance
list the ingredients in descending order of predominance
15
What is an emollient?
A fatty material used to lubricate and keep other substances on the skin
An agent that causes exfoliation, or sloughing, of skin cells
A water-based emulsion for normal and combination skin
A humectant often used in dry or sensitive skin moisturizers
16
One example of a fairly highly comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is _________
coconut oil
jojoba oil
argan oil
hemp seed oil
17
What is meant by the term functional ingredient?
Ingredient chemically combined with silicon & oxygen to protect the skin.
An ingredient that is a material that is compatible with water.
An ingredient that causes actual changes in the appearance of the skin
Ingredient that doesn't affect the skin but necessary for product form
18
An example of a moderately low comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is _________.
palm oil
wheat germ oil
coconut oil
almond oil
19
In the United States, the regulation of cosmetics is the purview of _________.
the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
20
Ampoules are essentially the same product as _________.
humectants
serums
exfoliants
moisturizers
21
To preserve them for the longest period of time, products should be stored _________.
in dark containers in warmer temperatures
in dark containers in cooler temperatures
in clear containers in warmer temperatures
in clear containers in cooler temperatures
22
An ingredient that is a melanin suppressant and used to treat hyperpigmentation is _________.
honey
salicylic acid
pumpkin
kojic acid
23
Which of the following is TRUE of products that are incompatible?
They are always considered dangerous.
They should never be used on clients.
They can be safely mixed with proper precautions.
No two should be stored next to each other.
24
The FD&C Act partly defines drugs as articles which are intended for use in the _________
cosmeceutical industry
altering of appearance
beautification of the skin
diagnosis of disease
25
Dry skin may be most safely treated with _________.
chamomile
mineral oil
licorice
salicylic acid

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