skin care Flashcards

1
Q

what agency in the us is responsible for ensuring the safty of our nations cosmetics?

A

FDA

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2
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whay are INCI names used on product mlabels for ingredients?

A

they identify cosmetic ingredients

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3
Q

Noncomogneic means?

A

products thar don’t clog pores

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4
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comogenic

A

products that tend to clog pores

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5
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2 main catgories of ingredients in the cosmetic chemestry are?

A

Functinal and performance

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6
Q

Mechanical exfoliation does what?

A

helps reduce puffiness by stimulating circulation and promoting blood flow

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7
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two types of sunscreen

A

zinc oxide
titatium oxide

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8
Q

which acids have beneficial chemical effects of the skin?

A

AHA’s and BHA’s

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9
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What is a sun protectionj factor (SPF) rating?

A

it measures how much solar energy (UV) radiation is required to produce sunburn on protected skin.

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10
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Which ingredients disolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin?

A

enzymes

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11
Q

Willow bark and meadows sweet are sources of which acid?

A

salcylic acid

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12
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hydroxy acids are

A

glycolic and lactic

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