Ingredients

Question 1

What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?

Answer 1

Water

Question 2

Cosmetics are distinguished from drugs by this act

Answer 2

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

Question 3

How will you learn about new developments in the cosmetic industry?

Answer 3

through industry trade shows

Question 4

Which of the following are reasons that estheticians need to have a thorough understanding of skin care products?

Answer 4

to be able to explain the skin care products to your clients

Question 5

The FDA regulates which of these important aspects of cosmetics

Answer 5

All answers

Question 6

What category of ingredients causes the actual changes in the skin’s appearance?

Answer 6

performance

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about the term organic?

Answer 7

USDA regulation for the term applies to agricultural products.

Question 8

Which of the following substances gives color to cosmetics and are certified by the FDA

Answer 8

Lakes

Question 9

What are carbomers used for?

Answer 9

To thicken creams

Question 10

Ingredients that are beneficial to dry skin are?

Answer 10

Fatty acids

Question 11

Surfactants

Answer 11

Reduce tension between skin and the product

Question 12

Products that enhance the effectiveness of a preservative are called

Answer 12

Chelating agents

Question 13

Fatty esters are easily recognized on labels because they almost always end in

Answer 13

-ate

Question 14

Which acids have beneficial chemical affects on the skin?

Answer 14

AHAs & BHAs

Question 15

Antioxidants play what role in skin care?

Answer 15

Neutralize free radicals

Question 16

Which ingredients dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin?

Answer 16

Enzymes

Question 17

Which ingredient enhances moisture content, immune response, and cellular metabolism?

Answer 17

Glycoproteins