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1
Which description best fits the definition of aromatherapy?
Substances such as vegetable,pigment, mineral dyes that give products color
A spreading agent that delivers other ingredients into the skin to make…
A mechanical and chemical product or process used to exfoliate the skin
An ancient healing practice using essential oils from plants to promote…
2
One example of a nonsetting mask is a _______.
Clay mask
Modelage mask
Sheet mask
Alginate mask
3
In the Untied States, what agency is responsible for the regulation of cosmetics?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
4
What are generally the most popular type of cleanser?
Cleansing creams
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing gels
Cleansing waters
5
Of the following, which is a benefit of using a toner?
It protects skin from the elements
It removes residue left behind by cleansers or other products
It stimulates blood flow and circulation
It has emollients that soften dry skin
6
What is an example of a moderately low comedogenic cosmetic ingredient?
Wheat germ oil
Almond oil
Palm oil
Coconut oil
7
What is the responsibility of skin care professionals to their clients, in terms of products and ingredients?
To give the clients the most freedom in choosing products
To use as wide range of products as possible to test for potential adverse
To recommend only the most affordable products
Letting the clients know all effects and potential side effects of any…
8
Regulations related to International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI) are intended to ________.
Ensure animal testing has not occured
Raise awareness about the side effects of cosmetics
Rate effectiveness of products
Allow consumers to compare names of ingredients
9
Which of the following is not required on the labels for cosmetics?
List of cosmetic ingredients
Cosmetic company’s location
Cosmetic company’s name
List of fragrance ingredients
10
What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant?
Papaya
Jojoba beads
Retinol
Hydroxy acids
11
What SPF blocks the highest amount of UVB rays without generally containing high amounts of chemical sunscreen ingredien
SPF 15
SPF 90
SPF 50
SPF 30
12
What statement is NOT true of retailing products?
Clients rely on esthetician’s abilities to recommend products
Retailing is not an important part of an esthetician’s job
Estheticians can retail without ‘selling’ products
Retailing is necessary part of a salon’s business
13
Serums are essentially the same product as _________.
Moisturizers
Exfoliants
Humectants
Ampoules
14
The actual monetary value of a product is best determined by _________.
The popularity of the product
Breaking the purchase price down into a weekly budget
The purchase price as compared to over-the-counter products
The smallest markup from wholesale to retail
15
Federal law about labeling does NOT require cosmetics to ________.
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
16
When it comes to products, skin care professionals should always ________.
Have a thorough understanding of the chemical formulation of each product
Have an advanced degree in biochemistry
Recommended the most profitable products their salon has to offer
Have personal relationships with salespeople in the industry
17
Hydroxy acids, humectants, and clarifying ingredients are all used to treat _______.
Dehydrated skin
Dry skin
Combination skin
Oily skin
18
When explaining how products work, skin care professionals should always __________.
Convey a detailed and thorough knowledge of the realistic expectations….
Let the client lead the discussion
Refer the client to read the product packaging if there are any questions
Be optimistic when speaking with clients
19
What type of cleanser is made up of microscopic oil molecules called micelles?
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing creams
Cleansing waters
Cleansing oils
20
When educating a client about a product, an esthetician should always _________.
Keep it short and to the point
Provide as much information as possible to the client
Let the client lead the discussion
Recommend the same product line to every customer
21
A functional ingredient _______.
Is a material that is compatible with water
Does not affect the appearance of the skin, is necessary for product form..
Is chemically combined with silicon and oxygen to protect the skin
Causes actual changes in the appearance of the skin
22
What refers to closed-lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients & target their delivery to specific tissues?
Liposomes
Lubricants
Parabens
Polymers
23
What may be a sign that a manufacturer is NOT a good choice to develop a long-term professional relationship with?
The manufacturer sells exclusively to licensed care professionals
The manufacturer strongly recommends its training program about proper…
The manufacturer has a strong online sales presence
The manufacturer does not charge for samples and brochures
24
Another term for “roll-off mask” is ________.
Gommage
Almond meal
Papaya
Hydroxy acids
25
What is a type of toner formulated especially for oily or acne -prone skin?
Micellar waters
Botanicals
Astringents
Fresheners
26
Vitamin C is an ingredient which will particularly help _______.
Mature skin
Problematic skin
Sensitive skin
Reactive skin
27
What is true of the regulation of both cosmetics and drugs?
A drug may not also be regulated as a cosmetic
Products may be regulated as both drugs and cosmetics
All cosmetics are also drugs
A cosmetic may not also be regulated as a drug
28
A client who suffers from claustrophobia should not be treated with a ________.
Paraffin wax mask
Sheet mask
Modelage mask
Alginate mask
29
When massaging a client with dry and mature skin, which product is best?
Massage gel
Massage oil
Massage cream
Massage lotion
30
The FD&C Act partly defines drugs as articles which are intended for use in the ________.
Cosmeceutical industry
Prevention of disease
Beautification of the skin
Altering of appearance
31
Which of the following BEST describes the term emollient?
A fatty material used ro lubricate and keep other substances in 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
32
Where should a patch test be applied?
On the neck
Behind the knee
In any area covered by clothing
On the inside of the arm
33
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using an exfoliant?
It improved the skin’s ability to retain moisture and lipids
It dissolves makeup and dirt to keep pores clean
It makes makeup application smoother and more even
It stimulates blood flow and circulation
34
The goal of treatment of dehydrated skin is to ______.
Reduce the overactivity of the oil glands
Provide moisturizing, replenishing, and skin-restoring ingredients
Maintain a healthy balance of water and oil
Prevent TEWL
35
Blackheads will likely be formed by a product which is ________.
Noncomedogenic
Gluten free
Comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
36
One example of an ingredient in a mechanical exfoliant is ________.
Hydroxy acids
Papaya
Gommage
Almond meal
37
Which of the following is a benefit of using a mask?
It hydrates, nourishes, and soothes the skin
It enhances eyelash growth
It firms and strengthens the skin
It reduced lines and premature aging of the skin
38
What is an ingredient used to thicken creams?
Water
Carbomer
Quaternium-15
Polysorbate
39
Dryness, dehydration, inflammation, and hyperpigmentation are consistent with ________.
Reactive skin
Aging skin
Sensitive skin
Problematic skin
40
What is an example of a fairly highly comedogenic cosmetic ingredient?
Jojoba oil
Hemp seed oil
Aragon oil
Coconut oil
41
Which ingredient is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and had anti-aging properties?
Licorice
Kojic acid
Green tea
Lemon extract
42
What is true of the FDA’s relationship with the sale of cosmetics?
The FDA has no relationship with the sale of cosmetics
The FDA does not regulate the safety of cosmetics
Packaging of cosmetics must indicate a FDA approval
The FDA regulates labeling of cosmetics
43
What is true of the relationship between natural and synthetic product ingredients?
Natural and synthetic ingredients are never in the same product
Natural ingredients are better for the environment
Natural ingredients are far more effective
Some of the most effective products are not derived from natural sources
44
Cosmeceuticals are ________.
Products which were labeled by the skin care industry, not the FDA
A category of drug as defined by the FDA
Products which do not require FDA regulation
A category of cosmetic as defined by the FDA
45
Someone who has sensitive skin would likely benefit from _______.
Glycerin
Azulene
Tea tree oil
Argan oil
46
How should products be stored to make them last longer?
In clear containers in warmer temperatures
In clear containers in cooler temperatures
In dark containers in warmer temperatures
In dark containers in cooler temperatures
47
In order to build trust over long-term with new clients, estheticians who retail products should ________.
Call the client every day to check in
Never bother the client at home
Sell as wide a variety of products to the client as possible
Follow up with a client within a week of appointment
48
What is true of the price of products sold by licensed estheticians?
Are less 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 far less costly because they’re sold in bulk
Are more costly in the long run than those sold over the counter
49
What term has the MOST effective results overall?
Extractions
Exfoliating
Home care treatments
Waxing
50
Which ingredient is a melanin suppressant used to treat hyperpigmentation?
Salicylic acid
Honey
Pumpkin
Kojic acid
51
How must ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels?
Reverse alphabetical order
Alphabetical order
Descending order of predominance
Ascending order of predominance
52
What is the BEST way to approach an allergic reaction during a facial?
Cold water and cold compresses
Exfoliation
Call a physician immediately
Hot towels and/or steam
53
Fragrance-free products ________.
May be lavender- scented
Must also be noncomedogenic
Are also known as unscented
Must also be hypoallergenic
54
Which is NOT a term for a product which indicates it should be less likely to cause allergic reactions?
Noncomedogenic
Dermatologist tested
Hypoallergenic
Nonirritating
55
Online sales of professional products are _________.
Potentially dangerous
Helpful to estheticians
Frowned upon by the manufacturer
Always authorized by the manufacturer
56
Unscented products ________.
Are always hypoallergenic
Do not contain lavender
May have an odor
Contain ingredients which mask the odors of other ingredients
57
Dry skin will not likely react well to ingredients which contain _______.
Emollients
Ceramides
Hydroxy acids
Humectants
58
Products that are labeled “vegan” should not, but may contain ________.
Non-organic ingredients
Synthetic ingredients
Animal by-products
Ingredients tested on animals
59
What ingredient is beneficial for ALL skin types?
Aloe vera
Avocado oil
Petrolatum
Snow crocus bulb
60
What is generally true of the difference between irritant reactions and allergic reactions?
Irritants blister, allergens burn
Irritants itch, allergens burn
Irritants take longer than allergens to show symptoms
Irritants burn, allergens itch
61
Which of the following BEST describes the term astringent?
A water-based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin
A soap or detergent that deeply cleans the skin
A lubricant ingredient derived from plant oils or animal fats
A special cleanser designed primarily to remove heavier makeup
62
What type of cleanser is frequently used by actors to remove heavy makeup?
Cleansing waters
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing creams
Cleansing oils
63
In regards to products & ingredients, the best way to maintain an effective long-term career as an esthetician is to
Use a narrow range of effective products
Always use the newest products
Stick as closely as possible to what had worked in the past
Stay informed about the latest developments in the industry
64
When choosing what products to work with, estheticians should _________.
Choose the least expensive products
Become familiar with extent to which the manufacturer offers education…
Focus on the products which have the best results
Not waste too much time choosing a product, as all product lines are…
65
Which ingredient is safest for dry skin?
Licorice
Salicylic acid
Chamomile
Mineral oil
66
A label which indicates “all-natural” ingredients ________.
Indicates a product less toxic than one made of synthetic ingredients
Indicates a product which does not contain chemicals
Indicates a product which has not been developed with the use of pesticides
Is using a term of marketing, not federal regulation
67
“Gluten-free” cosmetics _______.
Must also be labeled ‘organic’
Have less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten
Are not regulated as such by the FDA
Are medically necessary for people with celiac disease
68
What product attracts water to the skin but is typically oil-free?
Moisturizers
Treatment creams
Night creams
Hydrators
69
United States laws define cosmetics as _________.
Articles which are designed to affect the structure of the skin
Articles which are intended to affect the function of the skin
Articles which are intended to alter the chemistry of the skin
Articles which are intended to affect the appearance of the skin
70
“Cruelty-free” cosmetics indicate the products ________.
Do not cause allergies
Are easy to use
Are not tested on animals
Do not contain animal products
71
Emollients are made of ________, which lie on top of the skin and prevent dehydration by trapping water.
Fragrances
PH adjusters
Mineral oils
Lipids
72
Fatty acids are _______.
Humectants often user in dry- or sensitive skin moisturizers
Natural enzymes used for exfoliation & in enzyme peels
Lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats
Lipids that help place and keep substances on the skin
73
Which of the following is NOT a universal ingredient first all skin types?
Minerals
Antioxidantes
Vitamins
Emollients
74
Fresheners and astringents are type of ________.
Cleansers
Toners
Masks
Exfoliants
75
Cosmetics which are labeled as having “organic ingredients” _________.
Are certified by the National Organic Program
Are regulated by the USD
Must also be labeled as ‘natural’
Must be approved as such by the FDA
76
Retinoids are NOT used as treatment for ________.
Hyperpigmentation
Aging skin
Combination skin
Acne
77
Combination skin will benefit from all of the following EXCEPT _______.
Oil-balancing ingredients
Emollients
Ceramides
Humectants
78
Which type of skin would NOT be typically treated with topical probiotics?
Problematic skin
Dehydrated skin
Sensitive skin
Reactive skin
79
What is the usual markup of products from wholesale or retail?
100 percent
200 percent
25 percent
50 percent
80
What are two most important laws pertaining to cosmetic sales in the United States?
The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and the (FPLA)
The International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient Act (INCI Act) &….
The International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient Act (INCI Act) & (FPLA)
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) & the INCI
