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Chapter 13: Skin Care Products Flashcards

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What is a characteristic of fatty acid?

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Wax-like consistency.

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What is NOT a characteristic of mineral oil?

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Preservatives must be added to keep it fresh and potent over time.

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What are the main types of surfactants used in skin-cleansing products?

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Detergents.

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What type of color agent is zinc oxide?

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Exempt color.

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What are the alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) commonly used as?

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Exfoliants.

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what term refers to ingredients designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin to make it softer and smoother?

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Enzymes.

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What is NOT a function of antioxidants?

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Promoting the development of free radicals.

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What is an example of an inorganic physical sunscreen?

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Titanium dioxide.

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How must ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels?

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Descending order of predominance.

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How should products be stored to make them last longer?

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In dark containers in cooler temperatures.

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What term refers to closed-lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, targeting their delivery to specific tissues of the skin?

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Liposomes.

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What substance is an inorganic salt used as a buffering agent, neutralizer, and pH adjuster?

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Sodium bicarbonate.

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What is NOT a property of urea?

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Acts as a sunscreen.

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What is a primary benefit of carrot?

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Antioxidant.

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What is licorice used for?

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Treating sensitive skin.

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What ingredient cool skin, constricts capillaries, has refreshing properties, and contains menthol?

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Peppermint.

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What is an example of an essential oil that is used as an astringent?

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Orange.

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What is the primary property of sandalwood oil?

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Soothing.

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What is a primary property of eucalyptus?

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Stimulating.

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What is an example of a plant that has healing properties?

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Chamomile.

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What is NOT a benefit of honey?

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Soothing.

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What is an example of a mildly comedogenic cosmetic ingredient?

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Lanolin

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What is an example of a moderately comedogenic cosmetic ingredient?

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Peanut oil.

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What is an example of a noncomedogenic cosmetic ingredient?

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Petrolatum.

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What is NOT an example of an ingredient recommended for use on mature skin and rosacea?

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Rosemary oil.

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What statement about skin cleansers is true?

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They may contain ingredients to counteract various skin problems.

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What term refers to a detergent-type “foaming” cleaner with a neutral or slightly acidic pH?

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Cleansing gel.

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What do paraffin masks do?

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Plump and soften the skin.

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How often should moisturizers be used?

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Twice a day.

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How often should clients exfoliate at home?

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Once or twice a week.

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Silicones.

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Group of oils that are chemically combined with silicone and oxygen and leave a noncomedogenic productive film on the surface of the skin.

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Fatty acids.

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Lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats.

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Cosmetics.

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Articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance.

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Mineral oil.

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This comes from petroleum sources.

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Essential oils.

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Highly concentrated plant oils with properties that an have various effects on the skin.

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Anhydrous.

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Does not contain any water.

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Emollients.

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Fatty materials used to lubricate and moisturize the skin.

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Fatty esters.

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These are produced from combining fatty acids and fatty alcohols.

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Performance ingredients.

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These components cause the actual changes in the appearance of the skin.

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Water soluble.

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These are mixed into the water phase of a product during manufacturing.

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Cleansers.

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Soaps and/or detergents that clean the skin.

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Functional ingredients.

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These allow products to spread, give them body and texture, and give them a specific form, such as a lotion, cream or gel.

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Fatty alcohols.

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Fatty acids that have been exposed to hydrogen.

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Oil soluble.

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These are mixed into the oil phase of a product during manufacturing.

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Lipids.

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Fats or fat-like substances that help repair and protect the barrier function of the skin.

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Retinol.

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Natural form of vitamin A that stimulates cell repair and helps to normalize skin cells by generating new cells.

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Allantoin.

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This is derived from the comfrey plant or uric acid and has healing properties.

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Liposomes.

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Closed lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target their delivery to specific areas of the skin and control their release.

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Salicylic acid.

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BHA that originates from sweet birch, willow bark, and wintergreen, and which has exfoliating and antiseptic properties.

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Non-certified colors.

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Colorants listed on ingredient labels as “D&C” or “FD&C”

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Peptides.

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Chains of amino acids used in skin care products to produce changes in the skin’s appearance.

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Polymers.

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Chemical compounds formed by a number of small molecules, and commonly used in delivery systems.

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Lakes.

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Insoluble pigments made by combining a dye with an inorganic material and are commonly used in colorful cosmetics.

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Squalene.

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This occurs in small amounts in olive oil, wheat germ oil, and rice bran oil, and this is a lubricant and perfume fixative.

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Vehicles.

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Spreading agents and carrying bases necessary to the formulation of a cosmetic.

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Certified colors.

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Colorants that have been batch certified and approved by the FDA.

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Glycoproteins.

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These have been found to enhance immune response and cellular metabolism, which boosts oxygen uptake in the cell.

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Exfoliants.

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Mechanical and chemical ingredients that peel or slough the outer layer of the skin.

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Tissue respiratory facto (TRF)

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This derived from yeast cells and functions as an anti-inflammatory and moisturizing ingredient.

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Toners.

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These have a higher alcohol content and are designed for use on normal and combination skin to tighten the skin.

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Lavender.

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Popular herb and oil used for aromatherapy and calming.

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Serums.

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Concentrated ingredients that target specific skin conditions.

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Aromatherapy.

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Ancient healing practice using essential oils and aromas from plants to treat the body, mind and spirit.

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Chemical exfoliation.

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The use of products such as AHAs to dissolve dead skin cells and the intercellular matrix or “glue” that holds them together.

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Witch hazel

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This comes from the hamanelis shrub and is good for toning the skin.

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Astringents.

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These have the highest alcohol content and are used for oily and acne-prone skin, but can be too drying and should be used carefully.

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Jojaba.

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Widely-used noncomedogenic oil derived from a desert shrub and used for healing.

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Ampolues.

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Small, sealed vials containing a single application of highly concentrated extracts in a water or oil base.

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Enzyme peels.

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These involve the use of keratolytic enzymes, which help speed up the breakdown of keratin.

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Fresheners.

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These have a lower alcohol content and are beneficial for dry and mature skin, as well as for sensitive skin.

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Mechanical exfoliation.

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Physically rubbing dead cells off of the skin.

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Rose.

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One of the most common ingredients in skin care products, used for dry and aging skin.

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Mask.

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This uses ingredients such as herbs, vitamins, and oils combines with clay, seaweed, or hydrating bases that treat the skin.

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Chamomile.

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Plant extract used for sensitive skin.

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Preservatives.

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These prevent bacteria and other microorganisms from living in a product.

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