Ingredients Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?

A

Water

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2
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Cosmetics are distinguished from drugs by this act

A

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

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3
Q

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

A

through industry trade shows

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4
Q

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

A

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

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5
Q

The FDA regulates which of these important aspects of cosmetics

A

All answers

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6
Q

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

A

performance

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7
Q

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

A

USDA regulation for the term applies to agricultural products.

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8
Q

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

A

Lakes

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9
Q

What are carbomers used for?

A

To thicken creams

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10
Q

Ingredients that are beneficial to dry skin are?

A

Fatty acids

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11
Q

Surfactants

A

Reduce tension between skin and the product

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12
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Products that enhance the effectiveness of a preservative are called

A

Chelating agents

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13
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Fatty esters are easily recognized on labels because they almost always end in

A

-ate

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14
Q

Which acids have beneficial chemical affects on the skin?

A

AHAs & BHAs

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15
Q

Antioxidants play what role in skin care?

A

Neutralize free radicals

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16
Q

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

A

Enzymes

17
Q

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

A

Glycoproteins