Fundamentals Esthetics - Chemistry

Question 1

What classification would identify emulsions that are usually used in the skin care industry?

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oil in water

Question 2

Mixtures of fats and oils converted to fatty acids by heat and then purified fall under which cosmetic classification?

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soaps

Question 3

On the pH scale, numbers less than 7 indicate:

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acidic

Question 4

Different atoms, with their own unique chemical and physical properties, that are joined together are:

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compounds

Question 5

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

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emulsions

Question 6

Basic substances that can not be broken down into simpler substances are called:

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elements

Question 7

By definition, the term used to identify anything that occupies space and has weight is called:

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matter

Question 8

Which type of sunscreen protects the skin by reflecting UV rays?

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physical

Question 9

What product ingredient reduces free radicals and protects delicate skin?

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anti-oxidants

Question 10

How are products listed on a cosmetic label?

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descending order by weight

Question 11

What cosmetic catagory represents a mixture of two kinds of substances evenly dispersed and mixable?

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solutions

Question 12

What cosmetic classification requires sifting until free of coarse and gritty particles?

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powders

Question 13

An example of an emulsion includes what types of product?

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cleansing creams

Question 14

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

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UVA

Question 15

What functional ingredient causes water to be held to the skin?

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humectant

Question 16

Due to weight concentration, what ingredient is often listed first on a cosmetic label;

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water

Question 17

Examples of physical sunscreens are:

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titanium dioxide

Question 18

What product is designed to remove dirt, oil, makeup and pollution from the surface of skin?

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cleanser

Question 19

What ingredient is likely to block or clog the pores and contributes to pustules and papules?

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comedogenic

Question 20

Mixtures of organic substances and a medicinal agent are:

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ointments

Question 21

What are the ingredients called that are responsible for producing the desired effect?

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performance ingredients

Question 22

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

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sun exposure

Question 23

Two or more atoms joined together by a chemical bond that is the smallest particle of a compound is a(n):

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molecule

Question 24

What biochemical compounds form components that fill the intercellular spaces in the skin?

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lipids

Question 25

Ingredients that destroy bacteria that cause problems such as acne or other infections are called:

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antibacterial

Question 26

Which one is not a function of emollients?

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performs cleansing

Question 27

What type of mask seals the skin, locking in moisture and creating a firm, taut feeling after removal:

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peel-off

Question 28

What scientific division does all matter, that is now living or was alive at one time, fall into?

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organic chemistry

Question 29

Distilled water with a pH of 7 is:

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neutral

Question 30

When a solution has an equal number of H+ and OH-, the solution is considered:

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neutral

Question 31

A granular substance used to assist in physically removing superficial dead skin cells is what kind of exfoliant?

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mechanical

Question 32

Which ingredient is used to bind both water and oil?

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emulsifying agent

Question 33

What DON'T acids and enzymes do to the skin?

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block the production of melanin

Question 34

What is created when amino acids are joined together in a chain?

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proteins

Question 35

What is NOT a function of a lightener?

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fixes areas of hypopigmentation

Question 36

A pH of 5 is how many times more acidic than a pH of 6?

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10

Question 37

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

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chemical exfoliant

Question 38

In what pH range is hair, skin and nails?

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4.5 to 5.5

Question 39

Which cosmetic product helps to cleanse the skin further while properly balancing the pH?

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toner

Question 40

An example of an oil in water emulsion is:

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lotions

Question 41

A substance that increases the concentration of H+ ions when placed in water is a(n)

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acid

Question 42

The non-polar end of an emulsifier, which loves oil and hates water, is called:

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lipophilic

Question 43

What is not a function of preservatives?

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enhances the product's appearance

Question 44

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

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amino acids

Question 45

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

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solvent

Question 46

The mechanical or chemical process of removing dead surface cells is called:

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exfoliation

Question 47

In the process of making a glass of Kool-Aid, what would the powder mix represent?

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solute

Question 48

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

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physical change

Question 49

The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the product is a(n):

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suspension

Question 50

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

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FDA

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