Cosmetic Chemisty Flashcards
To preserve them for the longest period of time, products should be stored ___
in dark containers in cooler temperatures
One example of a fairly highly comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is _______
coconut oil
What are emollients comprised of?
Lipids
Ingredients must be listed on cosmetic labels _____
in descending order of predominance
Closed-lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients and target their deliver to specific tissues are collectively known as ____
liposomes
An example of a moderately low comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is _____
Almond oil
One ingredient used to thicken creams is ____
carbomer
An astringent is _________.
a water-based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin
What is meant by the term functional ingredient
An ingredient that does not affect the appearance of the skin but is necessary for product formulation.
In the United States, the regulation of cosmetics is the purview of _________.
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What is an emollient?
A fatty material used to lubricate and keep other substances on the skin
The two most important laws pertaining to cosmetic sales in the United States are ______
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA)
What are cosmeceuticals?
Products that were labeled by the skin care industry, not the FDA
Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between the FDA and the cosmetic industry?
The FDA regulates labeling of cosmetics.
What is the intention of the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI)?
Allow consumers to compare names of ingredients
