Product Knowledge Flashcards
How many days does it take for new cells to reach the top players and die?
28 days
What gives Skin it’s dark colour?
Melanocytes
True or false: The difference in skin colour between individuals and races are determined genetically by amountof melanin then produced by the melanocytes and its distribution through out the skin?
All humans have identical numbers and density but their degree of activity. Sunlight exposure stimulate the production of melanin
What is collagen and elastin fibre?
The collagen fibres gives the skin and strength. Elastin fibres are thinner then collagen fibres. The collagen fibres are responsible for the skins elasticity it’s ability to Spring back to its original form after being stretched
True or false: do we have sweat glands on the eyelids?
Truebut only developed answer to secrete during adolescence.
True or false: Active ingredient should not be applied in pure can perform?
True it is combined with other substance to ensure that the active ingredient penetrate the skin
What is the base vehicle in skincare ingredient?
This is the material that carries the active ingredient in to the skin. It is called the base or the vehicle in the sense of transporting. The base must ensure that the active ingredient remains completely stable can penetrate the skinto be released effectively with in the skin
What three bases can you find in cosmetic?
Water, fatty bases, and powder
What is the function of bases and vehicles for the skin as well?
Depending on the formulation of the base it can increase the moisture level in the skin, soothe or cooling
What use are fatty bases in skincare?
Patti basis increase the skins most to level by creating and only film on at surface, this would use them out of water evaporation from the skin. That he bases can be derived from animals plants or mineral.
True or false a fatty base that appears in liquid form is called oil?
True
A fatty base that appears in solid form is called a…
Wax
True or force frequently wetting the skin with water causes the skin to dry out
True
What is the purpose of alcohol in cosmetic skincare?
Alcohol evaporates faster than water, it has an even stronger cooling effect. Alcohol is also effective in killing bacteria
What is powder made of in cosmetic skincare?
Powders are made up of one or more solid ingredient.