Chapter 6 Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection Flashcards
Which of the following are reasons that estheticians need to have a thorough understanding of skin care products?
To be able to explain the skin care products to your clients.
How will you learn about new developments in the cosmetic industry?
Through industry trade shows
The FDA regulates which of these important aspects of cosmetics?
Safety issues, claims made for a product, and labeling issues
Safety, claims, and labeling.
Cosmetics are distinguished from drugs by this act.
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)
What category of ingredients causes the actual changes in the skin’s appearance?
Performance ingredients
What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?
Water
Which of the following statements is true about the term organic?
USDA regulation for the term applies to agricultural products
Ingredients that are beneficial to dry skin are _______
Fatty acids
Fatty esters are easily recognized on labels because they almost always end in ______
-ate
What are carbomers used for?
To thicken creams
Surfactants ______
Reduce tension between skin and the product
Products that enhance the effectiveness of a preservative are called ______
Chelating agents
Which of the following substances give color to cosmetics and are certified by the FDA?
Lakes
Which acids have beneficial chemical effects on the skin?
AHAs and BHAs
Which ingredients dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin?
Enzymes
Closed lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target their delivery to specific tissues of the skin, and control their release are called ______
Liposomes
Antioxidants play what role in skin care?
Neutralize free radicals
Which ingredient enhances moisture content, immune response, and cellular metabolism?
Glycoproteins
The functions of growth factors include ______
Promoting skin tissue repair and regeneration
Which of the following are used as natural exfoliators?
Jojoba beads, ground nuts, and beeswax
The following are examples of hydroxy acids ______, ______, ______, ______, ______ and ______.
Glycolic, lactic, citric, mandelic, malic, tartaric.
Willow bark and meadowsweet are sources of which acid?
Salicylic acid
Sulfur in skin care products ______
Reduces oil gland activity and dissolves the skin’s dead cells
To establish a gluten-free claim, the FDA and organizations concerned with international food standards have set preliminary thresholds of less than ______
20 parts per million (PPM) of gluten
Fragrance-free means ______
No additional ingredients have been added to specifically provide a fragrance
Which of the following products would be considered vegan?
Aloe
Thermal masks containing gypsum, a plaster-like ingredient, are also called ______
Modelage masks
Treatment creams, a type of moisturizer, are designed to be particularly effective ______
During sleep
Compared with products available in drugstores and supermarkets, professional products are generally ______
More concentrated
What is the general mark up for retail products?
100 percent
What type of product dissolves makeup, oil, and dirt?
Cleansers
Which cleanser does not strip the skin’s natural oil or pH balance?
Cleansing lotions
What is another name for a product formulated for oil or acne-prone skin?
Astringent
What is a benefit of an exfoliant?
Improves skin’s ability to retain moisture
What is a gommage?
An enzyme cream or paste
Which type of mask stimulates circulation and temporarily contracts pores?
Clay
This mask is beneficial for dry, mature skin or skin that is dull and lifeless.
Paraffin Wax
This massage product is the most universal type of product for facial massage.
Massage Lotion
Which product is typically packaged in a pump container or dropper bottle.
Serums
What is true about the skin around the eyes?
It is the most delicate
What is a BB cream?
A multitasking product for daytime use that includes a day cream, sunscreen, foundation coverage, age prevention, and corrective ingredients.
Which of the following is a misconception about sun protection?
It is needed only on sunny days
What happens when lips lose moisture and volume?
They become chapped
Which of the following products is particularly beneficial for dehydrated, oily, and problematic skin?
Hydrator
If a person is allergic to shellfish, what type of mask should you avoid when providing treatments?
Alginate
