Ch 13 - Skin Care Products Flashcards
What are botanicals made from
Plants and herbs
What is NOT among the components of lipids
Botanicals
What is NOT something from which healing agents are made
Recycled plastics
What is a possible advantage of synthetic ingredients over natural ingredients
Fewer allergic reactions
When is a manufacturer responsible for a clients allergic reaction to a product
When the product is taken directly from the manufacturers packaging
When is the salon responsible for a clients allergic reaction to a product
When the product is purchased in bulk and repackaged by the salon
What is true of organic labeling standards for cosmetics In the United States
There are no such standards in the United States
What is NOT an area requiring approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Cosmetics manufacturing
What term refer to skin freshening lotions with a low alcohol content
Fresheners
What is NOT among the purposes of functional ingredients in cosmetic products
Making products affordable
What is NOT true of glycerin
It is a very weak water binder
What term refers to an exfoliating cream that is rubbed off the skin
Gommage
What is grapeseed extract
Powerful antioxidant with soothing properties
What are hydrators
Ingredients that attract water from the skins surface
What are alpha hydroxy acids
Products that exfoliate by loosening bonds between dead cells
What type of products does NOT sometimes include alcohol
Paraffin mask
What is NOT true of aloe vera
It is the least popular botanical used in cosmetic formulations
Where in the body is alpha liponic acid found
Every cell
What is a ampoule
Small, sealed vial
What is aromatherapy
Therapeutic use of plant aromas and essential oils
What are astringents
Liquids that help remove excess oil on the the skin
What is NOT true of benzoyl peroxide
It is a type of alpha hydroxy acid
What is glycerin
Binder
What are ingredients derived from plants called
Botanicals
What are ceramides
Family of lipid materials that are part of the intercellular matrix
What plant extract has calming and soothing properties
Chamomile
What is jojoba
Oil extracted from the bean-like seeds of a desert shrub
What is another term for exfoliation
Sloughing
What are lakes
Insoluble pigments
What is an emollient with moisturizing properties and also an emulsifier with high water absorption capabilities
Lanolin
What products coat the skin and reduce friction
Lubricants
What is NOT true of polymers
They are botanicals
What is potassium hydroxide
Strong alkali used in soaps and creams
What function do preservatives perform
Inhibit the growth of microorganisms
What is the vitamin of which retinol is the natural form
Vitamin A
What is NOT a natural source of salicylic acid
Jojoba
What does the term “comedogenicity” refer to
Tendency of any substance to trigger the rise of blackheads
What is NOT true of tissue respiratory factor (TRF)
It is a natural antibiotic
What vitamin has NOT been used in skin care products as an antioxidant
Vitamin B
What are liposomes
Closed-lipid bilayer spheres
What is mechanical exfoliation
Physical method of rubbing dead cells off the skin
What is mineral oil
Lubricant derived from petroleum
What are mucopolysaccharides
Carbohydrate-lipid complexs
What is the strongest of our five senses
Smell
What is papaya used for
Exfoliation
What is NOT an industry that commonly uses parabens
Aeronautic
What are peptides
Chains of amino acids
What are performance ingredients
Ingredients that cause actual changes in the appearance of the skin
What is NOT true of petroleum jelly
It dehydrated the skin
What term refers to the use of plant extracts for therapeutic benefits
Phytotherapy
What is a chelating agent
Chemical added to improve the efficacy of the preservative
What do clay masks do as they dry and tighten
Draw impurities to the surface
What is coenzyme Q10
Antioxidant
What is the term for substances such as mineral dyes that give products color
Colorants
What term refers to products intended to improve the skins health and appearance
Cosmeceuticals
What are detergents a type of
Surfactant
What do emulsifiers cause to mix in order to form an emulsion
oil and water
What is exfoliation
Peeling or sloughing of the outer layer of the skin
What are fatty acids
Lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats
What function do fragrances perform
Giving products their scent
