What is true of cosmetics that are labeled as having organic ingredients?

They are certified by the National Organic Program

What is the best advice for an esthetician who wants to build trust over the long term with a new client?

Follow up with the client within a week of the appointment

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

In dark containers in cooler temperatures

What is the definition of aroma therapy?

An ancient practice using essential oils from plants to promote health

How are cosmetics legally defined in the United States?

Articles that are intended to affect the appearance of the skin

What statement accurately reflects the relationship between the FDA and the Cosmetic industry?

The FDA regulates labeling of cosmetics

Which is necessary for all skin care professionals who work with products?

Have a thorough understanding of the product chemical formulations

One benefit of using a mask is

It hydrates, nourishes and soothes the skin

What is an emollient?

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

What is the intention of the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI)?

Allow consumers to compare names of ingredients

What statement about the sales of retail products is FALSE?

Retailing is not an important part of an esthetician's job

What is true of a product that has a label that indicates all natural ingredients?

It is a term for marketing, not federal regulation

What is the most effective way for a skin care professional to communicate how a product works with a client?

Convey a detailed, thorough knowledge of the realistic product expectations

Products sold by estheticians

Are less costly in the long run than those sold over the counter

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

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

All of the following are benefits of using exfoliants EXCEPT

They dissolve makeup and dirt to keep pores clean

What are cosmeceuticals?

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

A salon might be legally responsible for an allergic reaction that requires medical treatment if

The salon buys in bulk and repackages the product

What is meant by the term functional ingredient?

Ingredients that do not affect the skin but used for product formulation

What is true of unscented products?

They contain ingredients which mask the odors of other ingredients

What is the best advice to an esthetician who is starting out and wants to know what products to work with?

Be familiar with education and marketing support the manufacturer offers

The two most important laws pertaining to cosmetic sales in the United States are

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

What is true of gluten free cosmetics

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

What does a toner provide for the skin?

It removes residue left behind by cleansers or other products

A water based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin

According to the legal definitions of cosmetics and of drugs

Products may be regulated as both drugs and cosmetics

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

Stay informed about the latest developments in the industry

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1
The type of toners formulated especially for oily or acne prone skin is called
Micellar waters
Astringents
Fresheners
Botanicals
2
What condition is NOT treated with retinoids?
Aging skin
Hyperpigmentation
Combination skin
Acne
3
One ingredient used to thicken creams is
Carbomer
Quaternium-15
Water
Polysorbate
4
What is true of cosmetics that are labeled as having organic ingredients?
They are certified by the National Organic Program
They are regulated by the USDA
They must be approved as such by the FDA
They must also be labeled as natural
5
What is the best advice for an esthetician who wants to build trust over the long term with a new client?
Sell as wide a variety of products to the client as possible
Never bother the client at home
Follow up with the client within a week of the appointment
Call the client everyday to check in
6
What is not an ideal treatment for dry skin?
Humectants
Hydroxy acids
Emollients
Ceramides
7
Closed lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target delivery to specific tissues are collectively known as
Lubricants
Liposomes
Parabens
8
To preserve them for the longest period of time, products should be stored
In clear containers in warmer temperatures
In dark containers in warmer temperatures
In dark containers in cooler temperatures
In clear containers in cooler temperatures
9
What is the definition of aroma therapy?
A spreading agent that delivers other ingredients into the skin
An ancient practice using essential oils from plants to promote health
A mechanical and chemical product used to exfoliate the skin
Substances such as vegetable, pigment or mineral dyes that give color
10
How are cosmetics legally defined in the United States?
Articles that are intended to affect the appearance of the skin
Articles that are designed to affect the structure of the skin
Articles that are intended to alter the chemistry of the skin
Articles that are intended to affect the function of the skin
11
What type of skin exhibits dryness, dehydration, inflammation and hyperpigmentation?
Sensitive skin
Aging skin
Reactive skin
Problematic skin
12
A type of ingredient that is NOT universal for all skin types and conditions are
Emollients
Vitamins
Antioxidants
Minerals
13
What statement accurately reflects the relationship between the FDA and the Cosmetic industry?
Packaging of cosmetics must indicate FDA approval
The FDA does not regulate the safety of cosmetics
The FDA has no relationship with the sale of cosmetics
The FDA regulates labeling of cosmetics
14
What are emollients comprised of?
Lipids
Mineral oils
pH adjusters
Fragrances
15
Which is necessary for all skin care professionals who work with products?
Recommend the most profitable products their salon has to offer
Have an advanced degree in biochemistry
Have a thorough understanding of the product chemical formulations
Have a personal relationship with salespeople in the industry
16
What is true of fragrance free products?
They must also be noncomedogenic
They may be lavender scented
They are also known as unscented products
They must also be hypoallergenic
17
One benefit of using a mask is
It hydrates, nourishes and soothes the skin
It enhances eyelash growth
It reduces lines and premature aging of the skin
It firms and strengthens the skin
18
What is an emollient?
An agent that causes exfoliation, or sloughing, of skin cells
A humectant often used in dry or sensitive skin moisturizers
A fatty material used to lubricate and keep other substances on the skin
A water based emulsion for normal and combination skin
19
What is the intention of the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI)?
Allow consumers to compare names of ingredients
Insure animal testing has not occurred
Rate the effectiveness of the products
Raise awareness about the side effects of cosmetics
20
What term does not refer to a cosmetic ingredient or product that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions?
Noncomedogenic
Hypoallergenic
Nonirritating
Dermatologist tested
21
One example of an ingredient in a mechanical exfoliant is
Gommage
Papaya
Hydroxy acids
Rice bran
22
Microscopic oil molecules called micells are used in
Cleansing waters
Cleansing creams
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing oils
23
What statement about the sales of retail products is FALSE?
Retailing is not an important part of an esthetician's job
Retailing is a necessary part of a salon's business
Clients rely on esthetician's abilities to recommend products
Estheticians can retail without selling products
24
What is true of a product that has a label that indicates all natural ingredients?
It indicates a product which has been developed with the use of pesticides
It indicates a product less toxic than one made of synthetic ingredients
It means this is a product which does not contain chemicals
It is a term for marketing, not federal regulation
25
Of all skin care treatments, the single most effective is
Extractions
Exfoliating
Waxing
Home care treatments
26
What is the most effective way for a skin care professional to communicate how a product works with a client?
Let the client lead the discussion
Convey a detailed, thorough knowledge of the realistic product expectations
Refer them to read the product packaging if they have questions
Be optimistic when speaking with clients
27
Cruelty free cosmetics indicate the products
Do not contain animal products
Are easy to use
Do not cause allergies
Are not tested on animals
28
An ingredient that is a melanin suppressant and used to treat hyperpigmentation is
Pumpkin
Honey
Kojic acid
Salicylic acid
29
Products sold by estheticians
Are more costly in the long run than those sold over the counter
Are less costly in the long run than those sold over the counter
Are far less costly because they are sold in bulk
Are regulated to be exactly the same cost as those sold over the counter
30
What ingredient is beneficial for ALL skin types?
Petrolatum
Vitamin A
Avocado oil
Snow crocus bulb
31
Dry skin may be most safely treated with
Licorice
Salicylic acid
Chamomile
Mineral oil
32
In the United States, the regulation of cosmetics is the purview of
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
33
An example of a moderately low comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is
Coconut oil
Wheat germ oil
Almond oil
Palm oil
34
What is true of online sales of professional products?
They are a helpful resource for estheticians
They are always authorized by the manufacturer
They are potentially dangerous
They are generally frowned upon by the manufacturer
35
All of the following are benefits of using exfoliants EXCEPT
They improve the skin's ability to retain moisture and lipids
They make makeup application smoother and more even
They stimulate blood flow and circulation
They dissolve makeup and dirt to keep pores clean
36
What are cosmeceuticals?
A category of drug as defined by the FDA
Products that do not require FDA regulation
A category of cosmetic as defined by the FDA
Products that were labeled by the skin care industry, not the FDA
37
A salon might be legally responsible for an allergic reaction that requires medical treatment if
The product has not been labeled by the manufacturer
The salon recommends the product for home care
The salon buys in bulk and repackages the product
The salon sells the product
38
What is meant by the term functional ingredient?
An ingredient that causes actual changes in the appearance of the skin
Ingredients chemically combined with silicon and oxygen to protect product
Ingredients that do not affect the skin but used for product formulation
Ingredient that is compatible with water
39
What type of mask should not be applied to the lower neck?
Sheet mask
Alginate mask
Paraffin wax mask
Modelage mask
40
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
41
What are fresheners and astringents?
Masks
Cleansers
Exfoliants
Toners
42
Vegan is a label that indicates a product is not supposed to contain
Animal by products
Non organic ingredients
Synthetic ingredients
Ingredients tested on animals
43
What is the best advice to an esthetician who is starting out and wants to know what products to work with?
Be familiar with education and marketing support the manufacturer offers
Focus on the products with the best results
Choose the least expensive products
Dont waste too much time choosing a product, all lines are the same
44
The two most important laws pertaining to cosmetic sales in the United States are
International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient Act, Fair Packaging Act
International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient Act, Social Securities Act
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C)and INCI Act
45
What is true of gluten free cosmetics
They have less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten
They must also be labeled organic
They are medically necessary for people with celiac disease
They are not regulated as such by the FDA
46
What type of skin is vitamin C ideal to treat?
Problematic skin
Reactive skin
Mature skin
Sensitive skin
47
What is the best advice to an esthetician who wishes to educate a client about a product?
Recommend the same product to everyone
Provide as much information as possible
Keep it short and to the point
Let the client lead the discussion
48
What does a toner provide for the skin?
It has emollients that soften dry skin
It stimulates blood flow and circulation
It protects skin from the elements
It removes residue left behind by cleansers or other products
49
An astringent is
A lubricant ingredient derived from plant oils or animal fats
A soap or detergent that deeply cleanses the skin
A water based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin
50
According to the legal definitions of cosmetics and of drugs
All cosmetics are also drugs
Products may be regulated as both drugs and cosmetics
A cosmetic may not also be regulated as a drug
A drug may not also be regulated as a cosmetic
51
Of the following, which will help an esthetician best maintain an effective long term career?
Stay informed about the latest developments in the industry
Use a narrow range of effective products
Always use the newest products
Stick as closely as possible to what has worked in the past
52
The type of skin that is NOT usually treated with topical probiotics is
Problematic skin
Dehydrated skin
Sensitive skin
Reactive skin
53
When choosing a product with natural ingredients, it is important to remember
Natural ingredients are far more effective
Some of the most effective products are not derived from natural sources
Natural ingredients are better for the environment
Natural and synthetic ingredients are never in the same product
54
How is the actual monetary value of a product BEST determined?
The popularity of the product
The smallest markup from wholesale to retail
Breaking the purchase price down into the weekly budget
The purchase price as compared to over the counter products
55
Stage performers remove their heavy makeup with
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing creams
Cleansing oils
Cleansing waters
56
The usual markup of products for wholesale to retail is
50%
25 %
200%
100%
57
Ampoules are essentially the same product as
Moisturizers
Serums
Humectannts
Exfoliants
58
The type of products that attracts water to the skin but is typically oil free is called
Night creams
Treatment creams
Hydrators
Moisturizers
59
What is the goal of treatment for dehydrated skin?
To maintain a healthy balance of water and oil
To prevent TEWL
To reduce the overactivity of the oil glands
To provide moisturizing, replenishing and skin restoring ingredients
60
The FD&C Act partly defines drugs as articles which are intended for use in the
Cosmeceutical industry
Diagnosis of disease
Altering of appearance
Beautification of the skin
61
What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant?
Hydroxy acids
Retinol
Pineapple
Jojoba beads
62
What ingredient would be ideal for someone who has sensitive skin?
Argan oil
Azulene
Tea tree oil
Glycerin
63
What are fatty acids?
Lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats
Natural enzymes used for exfoliation and in enzyme peels
Lipids that help place and keep substances on the skin
Humectants often used in dry or sensitive skin moisturizers
64
Which of the following is considered a nonsetting mask?
Sheet mask
Clay mask
Modelage mask
Alginate mask
65
What type of product will most likely make blackheads worse?
Noncomedogenic
Gluten free
Comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
66
One sign a manufacturer is NOT a good choice to develop a long term professional relationship with is if they
Have a strong online sales presence
Strongly recommends its training program about the proper use of products
Do not charge for samples and brochures
Sells exclusively yo licensed care professionals
67
Clients with dry and mature skin should be massaged with
Massage gel
MAssage oil
Massage cream
Massage lotion
68
Where should a patch test be applied?
Behind the ear
Behind the knee
In any area covered by clothing
On the neck
69
The most popular types of cleansers are
Cleansing waters
Cleansing gels
Cleansing creams
Cleansing lotions
70
An antioxidant ingredient that also has anti inflammatory and anti aging properties is
Green tea
Licorice
Lemon extract
Kojic acid
71
What is another term for roll off mask?
Hydroxy acid
Papaya
Almond meal
Gommage
72
What are hydroxy acids, humectants and clarifying ingredients all used to treat?
Dehydrated skin
Dry skin
Combination skin
Oily skin
73
Ingredients must be listed on cosmetic labels
In ascending order of predominance
In reverse alphabetical order
In alphabetical order
In descending order of predominance
74
An allergic reaction which occurs during a facial should be handled with
Cold water and cold compress
Exfoliation
An immediate call to a physician
Hot towels and/or steam
75
One example of a fairly highly comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is
Hemp seed oil
Coconut oil
Argan oil
Jojoba oil
76
The level SPF that blocks the highest amount of UVB rays, but does NOT have high chemical sunscreen ingredients is
SPF 30
SPF 15
SPF 50
SPF 100
77
Federal regulations requires the labeling of cosmetics to do all of the following EXCEPT
List the ingredients in descending order of predominance
List the company's name
List the company's location or distribution point
List the ingredients of a fragrance
78
A rule of thumb about the difference between irritant reactions and allergic reactions is that
Irritants burn, allergies itch
Irritants blister, allergens burn
Irritants take longer than allergens to show symptoms
Irritants itch, allergens burn
79
When it comes to products and ingredients, the first responsibility of the professionals to their clients is
Letting the clients know all potential side effects of products/ingredients
To recommend only the most affordable products
To give the clients the most freedom in choosing products
To use as wide a range of products as possible to test reactions
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What is NOT ideal for combination skin?
Emollients
Humectants
Oil balancing ingredients
Ceramides

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