CH. 6 Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection. Flashcards
When it comes to products, skin care professionals should always…
Have a thorough understanding of each of the chemical formulation of each products.
What is the responsibility of skin care professionals to their clients, in terms of products and ingredients?
Letting the client know all the effects and potential side effects of any products or ingredients.
When explaining how products work, skin care professionals should always…
Convey a detailed and through knowledge of the realistic expectations of that product.
How must ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels?
Descending order or predominance.
How should products be stored to make them last longer?
In dark containers in cooler temperatures.
In the US, what agency is responsible for the regulation of products?
FDA.
What is true of the FDAs relationship with the sale of cosmetics?
The FDA regulates labeling of cosmetics.
What are the two most important laws pertaining to cosmetic sale in the united states?
FD&C Act - The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
FPLA- Fair Packaging & Labeling Act.
Articles which are intended to affect the appearance of the skin.
Cosmetics.
The FD&C Act defines drugs as articles which are intended for use in the…
Prevention of disease.
What is true of the regulation of both cosmetics & drugs?
Products can be regulated as both drugs & cosmetics.
Products which were labeled by the skin care industry, not the FDA
Cosmeceuticals.
Federal law does NOT require cosmetics to…
List the ingredients of a fragrance.
Regulations related to International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI) are intended to…
Allow consumers to compare names of ingredients.
What is generally true of the difference between irritant reactions and allergic reactions?
Irritants burn, allergens itch.
What is not required on the label for cosmetics?
List of fragrance ingredients.
What is the BEST way to approach an allergic reaction during a facial?
Cold water & cold compresses.
What is true of the relationship between natural & synthetic products?
Some of the most effective products are not derived from natural sources.
A label which indicates “all-natural” ingredients…
Is using a term of marketing, not federal regulation.
Cosmetics which are labeled as having “organic ingredients”…
Are certified by the National Organic Program.
“Cruelty free” cosmetics indicate the products…
Are not tested on animals.
Products that are labeled “vegan” should not, but may contain…
Animal by-products.
Have less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten.
“Gluten-free” cosmetics.
Which is NOT a term for a product which indicates it should be less likely to cause allergic reactions:
Hypoallergenic.
Noncomedogenic.
Comedogenic.
Gluten free.
Noncomedogenic.
Blackheads will likely be formed by a product which is…
Comedogenic.
Contain ingredients which mask the odors of other ingredients.
Unscented products.
Closed-lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients & target their delivery to specific tissues?
Liposomes.
What is an example of a moderately low comedogenic cosmetic ingredient? :
Palm oil.
Coconut oil.
Wheat germ oil.
Almond oil.
Almond oil.
What is an example of a fairly high comedogenic cosmetic ingredient? :
Coconut oil.
Ingredient used to thicken creams.
Carbomer.
Emollients are made of _____ which lie on top of the skin & prevent dehydration by trapping water.
Lipids.
Lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats.
Fatty acids.
An ancient healing practice using essential oils from plants to promote health and well-being.
Aromatherapy.
A fatty acid used to lubricate & keep other substances on the skin.
Emollient.
Does not affect the appearance of the skin, but is necessary for product formulation.
Functional ingredient.
What ingredient is beneficial for ALL skin types?
Aloe vera.
What ingredient is a melanin suppressant used to treat hyperpigmentation?
Kojic acid.
What ingredient is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, & has anti-aging properties.
Green tea.
Which ingredient is safest for dry skin? :
Licorice.
Mineral oil.
Salicylic acid.
Chamomile.
Chamomile.
Someone who has sensitive skin would likely benefit from?
Azulene.
Which of the following is NOT a universal ingredient for all skin types? :
Minerals.
Emollients.
Antioxidants.
Vitamins.
Emollients.
Combination skin will benefit from all of the following except:
Oil-balancing ingredients.
Ceramides.
Humectants.
Emollients.
Ceramides
Dry skin will NOT likely react well to ingredients which contain…
Hydroxy Acids.
The goal of treatment of dehydrated skin is to…
Prevent TEWL.
Hydroxy acids, humectants, & clarifying ingredients are all used to treat…
Oily skin.
Which type of skin would NOT be typically treated with topical probiotics?
Dehydrated skin.
Dryness, dehydration, inflammation, & hyperpigmentation are consistent with…
Aging skin.
Vitamin C is an ingredient which will particularly help…
Mature skin.
Retinoids are NOT used as treatment for :
Combination skin.
Aging skin.
Hyperpigmentation.
Acne.
Combination skin.
Which of the following is not a benefit of using an exfoliant? :
It stimulates blood flow & circulation.
It dissolves makeup & dirt to keep pores clean.
It makes makeup application smoother & more even.
It improves the skins ability to retain moisture & lipids.
It dissolves makeup & dirt to keep pores clean.
Which of the following is a benefit of using a mask? :
It firms & strengthens the skin.
It hydrates, nourishes, & soothes the skin.
It reduces lines & premature aging of the skin.
It hydrates, nourishes, & soothes the skin.
A water-based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin.
Astringent.
What is a benefit of using a toner?
It removes residue left behind by cleansers or other products.
What type of cleanser is made up of microscopic oil molecules called micelles?
Cleansing waters.
What type of cleanser is frequently used by actors to remove heavy makeup?
Cleansing creams.
What are generally the most popular type of cleanser?
Cleansing gels.
Fresheners & astringents are types of…
Toners.
What is a type of toner formulated especially for oily or acne-prone skin ?
Astringents.
One example of an ingredient in a mechanical exfoliant is:
Almond meal.
Papaya.
Gommage.
Hydroxy acids.
Almond meal.
What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant? :
Hydroxy acids.
Retinol.
Jojoba beads.
Papaya.
Papaya.
Another term for “roll-off mask” is…
Gommage.
One example of a non-setting mask is a :
Sheet mask.
Clay mask.
Modelage mask.
Alginate mask.
Sheet mask.
A client who suffers from claustrophobia should not be treated with :
Sheet mask.
Paraffin wax mask.
Modelage mask.
Alginate mask.
Modelage mask.
When massaging a client with dry & mature skin, which product is best ?
Massage cream.
What product attracts water to the skin but is typically oil-free?
Hydrators.
Serums are essentially the same product as…
Ampoules.
What SPF blocks the highest amount of UVB rays without generally containing high amounts of chemical sunscreen ingredients?
SPF 50.
What treatment has the MOST effective results overall?
Home care treatments.
When educating a client about a product, an esthetician should always…
Keep it short & to the point.
