Cosmetics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of cosmetics?
A
- to beautify appearance
2
Q
State the 7 types of basic cosmetic ingredients.
A
- Preservative
- Emulsifier
- Stabilizer
- Thickener
- Dye
- fragrance
- Water
- Moisturizer
3
Q
What is the function of moisturizer?
A
- To retain the moisture in cosmetic products
4
Q
How many types of cosmetics are there? Name the type.
A
- Make up
- Treatment cosmetic
- Fragrance
5
Q
What are the harmful chemical added in cosmetic? State on example and side effect
A
- Mercury
- Causes skin irritation and damage of kidney
- Hydroquinone
- Hypersensitive skin
- Exposure to harmful uv rays cause reduction of pigmentation
Betamethasone valerate
- skin irritation and skin pigmentation
Tretinion
- redness and skin peeling
