CH.6 Skin Care Product: Chemistry, Ingredients, & Selection

Question 1

How would you put out an ad for a doctor for your practice?

Answer 1

You put out out an ad for a Medical Director (it’s more about the licensure than the knowledge)

Question 2

GLUTEN FREE

Answer 2

no wheat, rye, and triticale ; **Oatmeal does not naturally contain gluten, happens in the process; the 11th most allergic ingredient is sesame

Question 3

ORGANIC

Question 4

HYPOALLERGENIC

Question 5

NONCOMEDOGENIC

Question 6

COMEDOGENIC

Question 7

FRAGRANCE FREE

Question 8

Performance Ingredients

Answer 8

cause actual changes in the appearance of the skin; Ex: ingredients that moisturize, exfoliate, or smooth the skins surface; AKA ACTIVE AGENTS

Question 9

Functional Ingredients

Answer 9

do not affect the appearance of the skin, but are necessary to the product formulation

Question 10

Active Ingredients

Answer 10

ingredients that chemically cause physiological changes*

Question 11

Why are they buying something from me?

Answer 11

they either have a need or a luxury buyer

Question 12

do plant stem cells really do that much for the skin

Answer 12

It depends on the plant

Question 13

can you get UV damage on a cloudy day

Answer 13

YES

Question 14

Do all sunscreen clog pores

Answer 14

YES

Question 15

Why do we apply sunscreen to our clients at the end of the facial

Answer 15

we are trying to introduce that into their regimen and after a facial your skin is fresh and exposed and needs a barrier