Chapter 13 - Skin Care Products

Question 1

Chamomile-proponents

Answer 1

Soothing, Calming and anti-inflammatory

Question 2

Comfrey-proponents

Answer 2

Healing, moisturizing, emollient

Question 3

What is Salicylic acid

Answer 3

BHA, with exfoliating and antiseptic properties; naturally sourced from places such as sweet birch, willow bark, and wintergreen; natural form of aspirin

Question 4

Sunscreens with protection from UVA/UVB

Answer 4

Chemical sunscreens absorb UV using ingredients such as salicylates,
cinnamates, benzophenones.
Physical (nonchemical) sunscreens reflect UV using the ingredients zinc oxide
and titanium dioxide

Question 5

What are chelating agents?

Answer 5

A chemical that is added to cosmetics to improve the efficiency of the preservative

Question 6

What are peptide?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What are stimulating oils

Answer 7

Peppermint and winter green

Question 8

Aromatherapy

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Eucalyptus

Answer 9

Stimulating, increase circulation

Question 10

Lavender

Answer 10

Soothing, healing

Question 11

Orange

Answer 11

Stimulating, astringent

Question 12

Sandalwood

Answer 12

Soothing, anti inflammatory