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Chapter 6 Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection Flashcards

1
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What are botanicals made from?

A

Plants and herbs

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2
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Which of the following is not a reason to have a thorough understanding of skin care products?

A

To create your own products

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3
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What is a possible advantage of synthetic ingredients over natural ingredients?

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Less environmental impact

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4
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When is a manufacturer responsible for a client’s allergic reaction to a product?

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When the product is taken directly from the manufacturer’s packaging

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5
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When is the salon responsible for a client’s allergic reaction to a product?

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When the product is purchased in bulk and repackaged by the salon

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6
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What is not an area requiring approval from the Food and Drug Administration?

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Cosmetics manufacturing

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7
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What term refers to skin-freshening lotions with a low alcohol content?

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Fresheners

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8
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What is not among the purposes of functional ingredients in cosmetic products?

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Making products affordable

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9
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Which ingredients can be used to treat dehydrated skin?

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Humectants

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10
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What term refers to an exfoliating cream that is rubbed off the skin?

A

Gommage

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11
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What are hydrators?

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Ingredients that attract water to the skin’s surface

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12
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What are alpha hydroxy acids?

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Products that exfoliate by loosening bonds between dead cells

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13
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What type of product does not sometimes include alcohol?

A

Astringent

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14
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What is an ampoule?

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Small, sealed vial

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15
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What is aromatherapy?

A

Therapeutic use of plant aromas and essential oils

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16
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What are astringents?

A

Liquids that help remove excess oil on the skin

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17
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What are ingredients derived from plants called?

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Botanicals

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18
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What are ceraminds?

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Family of lipid materials

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19
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What plant extract has calming and soothing properties?

A

Chamomile

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20
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What are lakes?

A

Insoluble pigments

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21
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What is not true of polymers?

A

They are botanicals

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22
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What function do preservatives perform?

A

Inhibit the growth of microorganism

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23
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What is the vitamin of which retinol is the natural form?

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Vitamin A

24
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What vitamin has not been used in skin care products as an antioxidant?

A

Vitamin B

25
Q

What are liposomes?

A

Closed-lipid bilayer spheres

26
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What is mechanical exfoliation?

A

Physical method of rubbing dead cells off the skin

27
Q

What is papaya used for?

A

Exfoliation

28
Q

Which of the following is not a step to successful retailing?

A

Prepare a business plan with high mark-ups

29
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What are peptides?

A

Chains of amino acids

30
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What are performance ingredients?

A

Ingredients that cause actual changes in the appearance of the skin

31
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What is a chelating agent?

A

Chemical added to improve the efficacy of the preservative

32
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What do clay masks do as they dry and tighten?

A

Draw impurities to the surface

33
Q

What is coenzyme Q10?

A

Antioxidant

34
Q

What is the term for substances such as mineral dyes that give products color?

A

Color agents

35
Q

What term refers to products intended to improve the skin’s health and appearance?

A

Cosmeceuticals

36
Q

What are detergents a type of?

A

Surfactant

37
Q

What do emulsifiers cause to mix in order to form an emulsion?

A

Oil and water

38
Q

What is a good way to determine actual product costs?

A

Break down the purchase price into daily and weekly costs

39
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What are fatty acids?

A

Lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats

40
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What function do fragrances perform?

A

Giving products their scent

41
Q

Which term is often used loosely because there is no specific legal definition?

A

Natural

42
Q

What describes natural-sourced ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals?

A

Organic

43
Q

What products are not tested on animals at any stage of the production process?

A

Cruelty-free

44
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This product does not contain any animal ingredients or animal by-products.

A

Vegan

45
Q

To receive a gluten-free label, a product must have less than ___________ parts per million of gluten.

A

20

46
Q

Which products are less likely to cause allergic reactions?

A

Hypoallergenic

47
Q

Which of the following statements is true about fragrance-free products?

A

No additional ingredients have been added to provide a fragrance

48
Q

Which of the following ingredients would not be used to treat combination skin?

A

Exfoliants

49
Q

What is the goal in treating dehydrated skin?

A

To retain inner moisture by preventing TEWL

50
Q

When treating sensitive skin, you want to find products with what type of ingredients?

A

Calming

51
Q

If you are trying to prevent further darkening of pigmented areas, then you are most likely treating which skin condition?

A

Hyperpigmentated

52
Q

What is the most important part of any treatment or home care regimen?

A

Effective for a person’s individual needs

53
Q

What determines the quality and effectiveness of professional products?

A

Ingredients’ source and the manufacturing process

54
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Which of the following is not a consideration when choosing a product line?

A

How many colors does it come in?

55
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What is the general percentage markup for retail products in a salon?

A

100 percent

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