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Chapter 13 - Skin Care Products (multiple choice) Flashcards

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What is a characteristic of fatty alcohols ?

A

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 alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) & beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) commonly used as?

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Exfoliates

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What term refers to ingredients designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin to make it softer & 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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Antioxident

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What is licorice used for?

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Treating sensitive skin

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What ingredient cools skin, constricts capillaries, has refreshing properties & 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

17
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What is the primary property of sandalwood oil?

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Soothing

18
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What is the primary property of eucalyptus?

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Stimulating

19
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What is an example of a plant that has healing properties?

A

Chamomile

20
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What is NOT a benefit of honey?

A

Soothing

21
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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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Petroleum

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

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Rosemary oil

25
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What statement about skin cleansers is true?

A

They may contain ingredients to counteract various skin problems

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

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Cleansing gel

27
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What do paraffin masks do?

A

Plump & soften the skin

28
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How often should moisturizers be used?

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Twice a day

29
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How often should clients exfoliate at home?

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Once or twice a week

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