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Milady Fundamentals Ch 6 Skin Care Products Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection
Milady Fundamentals Ch 6 Skin Care Products Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection
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What is the responsibility of skin care professionals to their clients, in terms of products and ingredients?
To recommend only the most affordable products
Letting the clients know all effects and potential side effects of products
To give the clients the most freedom in choosing products
To use a wide a range of products to test for potential adverse reactions
2
What is a type of toner formulated especially for oily or acne-prone skin?
Astringents
Botanicals
Fresheners
Micellar waters
3
When it comes to products, skin care professionals should always ______.
have a through understanding of the chemical formulation of each product
have personal relationships with salespeople in the industry
recommend the most profitable products their salon has to offer
Have an advanced degree in biochemistry
4
What treatment has the MOST effective results overall?
Extractions
Home care treatments
Waxing
Exfloliating
5
What is the BEST way to approach an allergic reaction during a facial?
Hot towel and/or steam
Call a physician immediately
Exfoliation
Cold water and cold compresses
6
Which ingredient is a melanin suppressant used to treat hyperpigmentation?
Salicylic acid
Kojic acid
Pumpkin
Honey
7
Regulations related to the INCI are intended to ______.
raise awareness about the side effects of cosmetics
insure animal testing has not occured
rate the effectiveness of products
allow consumers to compare names of ingredients
8
Dry skin will not likely react well to ingredients which contain ______.
Hydroxy acids
ceramides
humectants
emollients
9
Which of the following BEST describes the term 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 humectant often used in dry or sensitive skin moisturizers
A water-based emulsion for normal and combination skin
10
Blackheads will likely formed by a product which is _____.
noncomedogenic
comedogenic
hypoallergenic
gluten free
11
Vitamin C is an ingredient which will particularly help _____.
sensitive skin
mature skin
problematic skin
reactive skin
12
How should products be stored to make them last longer?
In clear containers in cooler temperatures
In dark containers in warmer temperatures
In dark containers in cooler temperatures
In clean containers in warmer temperatures
13
Of the following, which is a benefit of using a toner?
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
14
Hydroxy acids, humectants, and clarifying ingredients are all used to treat _____.
dehydrated skin
oily skin
dry skin
combination skin
15
Fresheners and astringents are types of ______.
cleansers
exfoliants
toners
masks
16
The goal of treatment of dehydrated skin is to ________.
reduce the overactivity of the oil glands
prevent TEWL
provide moisturizing, replenishing, and skin-restoring ingredients
maintain a healthy balance of water and oil
17
Which type of skin would NOT be typically treated with topical probiotics?
Dehydrated skin
Sensitive skin
Problematic skin
Reactive skin
18
Where should a patch test be applied?
on the inside of the arm
behind the knee
on the neck
in any area covered by clothing
19
Cosmetics which are labeled as having "organic ingredients" ______.
are regulated by the USDA
are certified by the National Organic Program
must be approved as such by the FDA
must also be labeled as "natural"
20
In the US, what agency is responsible for the regulation of cosmetics?
FDA
FBI
USDA
EPA
21
Online sales of professional products are _____.
frowned upon by the manufacturer
potentially dangerous
always authorized by the manufacturer
helpful to esthetiticians
22
In order to build trust over the 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 the appointment
23
What may be a sign that a manufacturer is NOT a good choice to develop a long-term professional relationship with?
The manufacturer does not charge for samples and brochures
The manufacturer sells exclusively to licensed care professionals.
The manufacturer strongly recommends its training program about proper use
The manufacturer has a strong online sales presence.
24
How must ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels?
Reverse alphabetical order
Ascending order of predominance
Alphabetical order
Descending order of predominance
25
Which of the following is a benefit of using a mask?
It reduces lines and premature aging of the skin
It hydrates, nourishes, and soothes the skin
It enhances eyelash growth
It firms and strengthens the skin
26
Federal law about labeling does NOT require cosmetics to ______.
list the company's name
list the company's location or distribution point
list the ingredients of fragrance
list the ingredients in descending order of predominance
27
What statement is NOT true of retailing products?
Retailing is not an important part of an esthetician's job
Estheticians can retail without "selling" products
Retailing is a necessary part of a salon's business
Clients rely on esthetician's abilities to recommend products
28
Under what circumstances would a salon be legally responsible for an allergic reaction which requires medical treatment?
If the product has not been labelled by the manufacturererer
If the salon buys in bulk and repackages the product
If the salon recommends the product from home care
If the salon sells the product
29
What is true of the regulation of both cosmetics and drugs?
Products may be regulated as both drugs and cosmetics
All cosmetics are also drugs
A cosmetic may not also be regulated as a drug
A drug may not also be regulated as a cosmetic
30
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 costumer
31
Dryness, dehydration, inflammation, and hyperpigmentation are consistent with _____.
problematic skin
reactive skin
sensitive skin
aging skin
32
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 FDA approval
The FDA regulates labeling of cosmetics
33
Cosmeceuticals are _____.
products which are labeled by the skin care industry, not the FDA
a category of cosmetic as defined by the FDA
products which do not require FDA regulation
a category of drug as defined by the FDA
34
Unscented products ______.
do not contain lavender
may have an odor
contain ingredients which mask the odors of the other ingredients
are always hypoallergenic
35
One example of a nonsetting mask is a _____.
sheet mask
alginate mask
clay mask
modelage mask
36
What SPF blocks the highest amount of UVB rays w/o generally containing high amounts of chemical sunscreen ingredients?
SPF 90
SPF 30
SPF 15
SPF 50
37
When massaging a client with dry and mature skin, which product is best?
Massage lotion
Massage cream
Massage oil
Massage gel
38
The actual monetary value of a product is best determined by _____.
the smallest markup from wholesale to retail
the purchase as compared to the over-the-counter products
breaking the purchase price down into a weekly budget
the popularity of the product
39
Combination skin will benefit from all of the following EXCEPT ______.
emollients
humectants
oil-balancing ingredients
ceramides
40
What type of cleanser is frequently used by actors to remove heavy makeup?
Cleansing creams
Cleansing oils
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing waters
41
What is a type of toner formulated especially for oily or acne-prone skin?
Fresheners
Astringents
Micellar waters
Botanicals
42
"Cruelty-free" cosmetics indicate the products ______.
are easy to use
do not cause allergies
do not contain animal products
are not tested on animals
43
"Gluten-free" cosmetics _____.
must also be labeled "organic"
are medically necessary for people with celiac disease
are not regulated as such by the FDA
Have less that 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten
44
What is an ingredient used to thicken creams?
water
quaternium-15
polysorbate
carbomers
45
Which of the following BEST describes the term astringent?
A water-based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin
A lubricant ingredient derived from plant oils or animal fats
A soap or detergent that deeply cleanses the skin
A special cleanser designed primarily to remove heavier makeup
46
United States laws define cosmetics as ______.
articles which are intended to affect the structure of the skin
articles which are intended to affect the appearance of the skin
articles which are intended to affect the chemistry of the skin
articles which are intended to affect the function of the skin
47
A funtional ingredient _____.
is chemically combines with silicon and oxygen to protect the skin
causes actual changes in the appearance of the skin
is material that is compatible with water
doesn't affect appearance of skin, but is necessary for product formulation
48
Which of the following is NOT a universal ingredient for all skin types?
Minerals
Antioxidants
Emollients
Vitamins
49
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using an exfoliant?
it improves the skin's ability to retain moisture and lipids
It stimulates blood flow and circulation
it dissolves makeup and dirt to keep pore clean
it makes makeup application smoother and more even
50
Products that are labeled "vegan" should not, but may contain _____.
ingredients tested on animals
synthetic ingredients
non-organic igredients
animal by-products
51
When explaining how products work, skin care professionals should always _____.
refer the client to read the product packaging if there are any questions
convey a detailed and thorough knowledge of the realistic expectations
let the client lead the discussion
be optimistic when speaking with clients
52
Someone who has sensitive skin would likely benefit from _____.
glycerin
Argan oil
azulene
tea tree oil
53
Which ingredient is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and has anti-aging properties?
Licorice
Green tea
Kojic acid
Lemon extract
54
What is the usual markup of products from wholesale to retail?
100 percent
50 percent
25 percent
200 percent
55
The FD&C Act partly defines drugs as articles which are intended for use in the _______.
altering of appearance
beautification of the skin
prevention of disease
cosmeceutical industry
56
A label which indicates "all-natural" ingredients _____.
indicates product less toxic than one made of synthetic ingredients
is using a term of marketing, not federal regulation
indicates a product which does not contain chemicals
indicates a product which has not been developed with the use of pesticides
57
Retinoids are NOT used as treatment for ______.
combination skin
hyperpigmentation
aging skin
acne
58
Serums are essentially the same product as ______.
ampoules
humectants
exfoliants
moisturizers
59
What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant?
Papaya
Hydroxy acids
Jojoba beads
Retinol
60
What is an example of a fairly highly comedogenic cosmetic ingredient?
Jojoba oil
Coconut oil
Argan oil
Hemp see oil
