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Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection - Chapter 6, Milady Esthetics 2020 ed
Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection - Chapter 6, Milady Esthetics 2020 ed
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1
The type of toners formulated especially for oily or acne prone skin is called
Fresheners
Micellar waters
Astringents
Botanicals
2
What statement accurately reflects the relationship between the FDA and the Cosmetic industry?
Packaging of cosmetics must indicate FDA approval
The FDA regulates labeling of cosmetics
The FDA has no relationship with the sale of cosmetics
The FDA does not regulate the safety of cosmetics
3
What are emollients comprised of?
Mineral oils
Fragrances
pH adjusters
Lipids
4
Of the following, which will help an esthetician best maintain an effective long term career?
Use a narrow range of effective products
Stay informed about the latest developments in the industry
Always use the newest products
Stick as closely as possible to what has worked in the past
5
How is the actual monetary value of a product BEST determined?
The smallest markup from wholesale to retail
The purchase price as compared to over the counter products
The popularity of the product
Breaking the purchase price down into the weekly budget
6
A rule of thumb about the difference between irritant reactions and allergic reactions is that
Irritants itch, allergens burn
Irritants blister, allergens burn
Irritants take longer than allergens to show symptoms
Irritants burn, allergies itch
7
According to the legal definitions of cosmetics and of drugs
Products may be regulated as both drugs and cosmetics
A cosmetic may not also be regulated as a drug
All cosmetics are also drugs
A drug may not also be regulated as a cosmetic
8
What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant?
Pineapple
Jojoba beads
Hydroxy acids
Retinol
9
Which is necessary for all skin care professionals who work with products?
Have a personal relationship with salespeople in the industry
Have a thorough understanding of the product chemical formulations
Recommend the most profitable products their salon has to offer
Have an advanced degree in biochemistry
10
One sign a manufacturer is NOT a good choice to develop a long term professional relationship with is if they
Strongly recommends its training program about the proper use of products
Have a strong online sales presence
Do not charge for samples and brochures
Sells exclusively yo licensed care professionals
11
What statement about the sales of retail products is FALSE?
Clients rely on esthetician's abilities to recommend products
Estheticians can retail without selling products
Retailing is a necessary part of a salon's business
Retailing is not an important part of an esthetician's job
12
What is true of fragrance free products?
They are also known as unscented products
They must also be noncomedogenic
They may be lavender scented
They must also be hypoallergenic
13
What condition is NOT treated with retinoids?
Hyperpigmentation
Acne
Combination skin
Aging skin
14
What is meant by the term functional ingredient?
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
An ingredient that causes actual changes in the appearance of the skin
15
To preserve them for the longest period of time, products should be stored
In clear containers in cooler temperatures
In dark containers in warmer temperatures
In clear containers in warmer temperatures
In dark containers in cooler temperatures
16
What are cosmeceuticals?
A category of cosmetic as defined by the FDA
A category of drug as defined by the FDA
Products that do not require FDA regulation
Products that were labeled by the skin care industry, not the FDA
17
A type of ingredient that is NOT universal for all skin types and conditions are
Emollients
Antioxidants
Minerals
Vitamins
18
All of the following are benefits of using exfoliants EXCEPT
They dissolve makeup and dirt to keep pores clean
They make makeup application smoother and more even
They improve the skin's ability to retain moisture and lipids
They stimulate blood flow and circulation
19
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 generally frowned upon by the manufacturer
They are potentially dangerous
20
What is true of unscented products?
They are always hypoallergenic
They do not contain lavender
They contain ingredients which mask the odors of other ingredients
They are the same as fragrance free products
21
An astringent is
A water based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin
A soap or detergent that deeply cleanses the skin
A lubricant ingredient derived from plant oils or animal fats
22
One example of a fairly highly comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is
Coconut oil
Argan oil
Hemp seed oil
Jojoba oil
23
What is not an ideal treatment for dry skin?
Ceramides
Hydroxy acids
Emollients
Humectants
24
An ingredient that is a melanin suppressant and used to treat hyperpigmentation is
Kojic acid
Pumpkin
Salicylic acid
Honey
25
The level SPF that blocks the highest amount of UVB rays, but does NOT have high chemical sunscreen ingredients is
SPF 15
SPF 100
SPF 50
SPF 30
26
Federal regulations requires the labeling of cosmetics to do all of the following EXCEPT
List the company's location or distribution point
List the company's name
List the ingredients of a fragrance
List the ingredients in descending order of predominance
27
The FD&C Act partly defines drugs as articles which are intended for use in the
Cosmeceutical industry
Altering of appearance
Diagnosis of disease
Beautification of the skin
28
What type of skin is vitamin C ideal to treat?
Sensitive skin
Mature skin
Reactive skin
Problematic skin
29
What type of skin exhibits dryness, dehydration, inflammation and hyperpigmentation?
Aging skin
Reactive skin
Problematic skin
Sensitive skin
30
When it comes to products and ingredients, the first responsibility of the professionals to their clients is
To recommend only the most affordable products
Letting the clients know all potential side effects of products/ingredients
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 term does not refer to a cosmetic ingredient or product that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions?
Hypoallergenic
Dermatologist tested
Nonirritating
Noncomedogenic
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What is the best advice for an esthetician who wants to build trust over the long term with a new client?
Never bother the client at home
Follow up with the client within a week of the appointment
Call the client everyday to check in
Sell as wide a variety of products to the client as possible
33
What type of mask should not be applied to the lower neck?
Modelage mask
Sheet mask
Paraffin wax mask
Alginate mask
34
When choosing a product with natural ingredients, it is important to remember
Natural and synthetic ingredients are never in the same product
Some of the most effective products are not derived from natural sources
Natural ingredients are far more effective
Natural ingredients are better for the environment
35
A salon might be legally responsible for an allergic reaction that requires medical treatment if
The salon sells the product
The salon buys in bulk and repackages the product
The product has not been labeled by the manufacturer
The salon recommends the product for home care
36
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)
37
Microscopic oil molecules called micells are used in
Cleansing oils
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing waters
Cleansing creams
38
What ingredient would be ideal for someone who has sensitive skin?
Azulene
Argan oil
Tea tree oil
Glycerin
39
Dry skin may be most safely treated with
Mineral oil
Salicylic acid
Licorice
Chamomile
40
What are fresheners and astringents?
Cleansers
Toners
Masks
Exfoliants
41
One benefit of using a mask is
It hydrates, nourishes and soothes the skin
It enhances eyelash growth
It firms and strengthens the skin
It reduces lines and premature aging of the skin
42
What is the goal of treatment for dehydrated skin?
To maintain a healthy balance of water and oil
To prevent TEWL
To provide moisturizing, replenishing and skin restoring ingredients
To reduce the overactivity of the oil glands
43
What is an emollient?
A water based emulsion for normal and combination skin
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
44
What does a toner provide for the skin?
It stimulates blood flow and circulation
It protects skin from the elements
It has emollients that soften dry skin
It removes residue left behind by cleansers or other products
45
Of all skin care treatments, the single most effective is
Exfoliating
Extractions
Home care treatments
Waxing
46
What are fatty acids?
Lipids that help place and keep substances on the skin
Lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats
Natural enzymes used for exfoliation and in enzyme peels
Humectants often used in dry or sensitive skin moisturizers
47
What is true of cosmetics that are labeled as having organic ingredients?
They must also be labeled as natural
They must be approved as such by the FDA
They are regulated by the USDA
They are certified by the National Organic Program
48
Ingredients must be listed on cosmetic labels
In alphabetical order
In ascending order of predominance
In reverse alphabetical order
In descending order of predominance
49
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
Be optimistic when speaking with clients
Refer them to read the product packaging if they have questions
Convey a detailed, thorough knowledge of the realistic product expectations
50
Where should a patch test be applied?
Behind the ear
Behind the knee
On the neck
In any area covered by clothing
51
Products sold by estheticians
Are less costly in the long run than those sold over the counter
Are more 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 are sold in bulk
52
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
Dont waste too much time choosing a product, all lines are the same
Focus on the products with the best results
Choose the least expensive products
53
What is NOT ideal for combination skin?
Oil balancing ingredients
Humectants
Emollients
Ceramides
54
The type of products that attracts water to the skin but is typically oil free is called
Night creams
Treatment creams
Moisturizers
Hydrators
55
The most popular types of cleansers are
Cleansing creams
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing waters
Cleansing gels
56
What is the best advice to an esthetician who wishes to educate a client about a product?
Keep it short and to the point
Provide as much information as possible
Let the client lead the discussion
Recommend the same product to everyone
57
The type of skin that is NOT usually treated with topical probiotics is
Dehydrated skin
Reactive skin
Sensitive skin
Problematic skin
58
Stage performers remove their heavy makeup with
Cleansing oils
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing waters
Cleansing creams
59
Which of the following is considered a nonsetting mask?
Alginate mask
Modelage mask
Sheet mask
Clay mask
60
Ampoules are essentially the same product as
Exfoliants
Moisturizers
Humectannts
Serums
61
An example of a moderately low comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is
Coconut oil
Wheat germ oil
Palm oil
Almond oil
62
What ingredient is beneficial for ALL skin types?
Vitamin A
Snow crocus bulb
Avocado oil
Petrolatum
63
An antioxidant ingredient that also has anti inflammatory and anti aging properties is
Lemon extract
Kojic acid
Green tea
Licorice
64
An allergic reaction which occurs during a facial should be handled with
Exfoliation
Hot towels and/or steam
An immediate call to a physician
Cold water and cold compress
65
Vegan is a label that indicates a product is not supposed to contain
Non organic ingredients
Ingredients tested on animals
Synthetic ingredients
Animal by products
66
What is the intention of the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI)?
Rate the effectiveness of the products
Insure animal testing has not occurred
Raise awareness about the side effects of cosmetics
Allow consumers to compare names of ingredients
67
The usual markup of products for wholesale to retail is
25 %
200%
100%
50%
68
What is the definition of aroma therapy?
A spreading agent that delivers other ingredients into the skin
Substances such as vegetable, pigment or mineral dyes that give color
A mechanical and chemical product used to exfoliate the skin
An ancient practice using essential oils from plants to promote health
69
What is true of gluten free cosmetics
They must also be labeled organic
They have less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten
They are medically necessary for people with celiac disease
They are not regulated as such by the FDA
70
Closed lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target delivery to specific tissues are collectively known as
Parabens
Lubricants
Liposomes
71
What type of product will most likely make blackheads worse?
Noncomedogenic
Comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
Gluten free
72
One ingredient used to thicken creams is
Water
Quaternium-15
Polysorbate
Carbomer
73
What are hydroxy acids, humectants and clarifying ingredients all used to treat?
Dehydrated skin
Combination skin
Oily skin
Dry skin
74
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 is a term for marketing, not federal regulation
It indicates a product less toxic than one made of synthetic ingredients
It means this is a product which does not contain chemicals
75
What is another term for roll off mask?
Hydroxy acid
Almond meal
Papaya
Gommage
76
One example of an ingredient in a mechanical exfoliant is
Hydroxy acids
Papaya
Rice bran
Gommage
77
How are cosmetics legally defined in the United States?
Articles that are intended to alter the chemistry of the skin
Articles that are intended to affect the function of the skin
Articles that are intended to affect the appearance of the skin
Articles that are designed to affect the structure of the skin
78
Cruelty free cosmetics indicate the products
Are easy to use
Do not contain animal products
Are not tested on animals
Do not cause allergies
79
Clients with dry and mature skin should be massaged with
Massage lotion
Massage cream
Massage gel
MAssage oil
80
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
International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient Act, Fair Packaging Act
The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C)and INCI Act
International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient Act, Social Securities Act
