skin care & ingredients Flashcards
Lakes are botanical emulsifiers
false
Vitamin K is helpful for clients with telangiectasia and spider veins
true
Carbomers are used to add fragrance
false
Papaya is used for exfoliation
true
Magnesium crystals and jojoba beads are examples of chemical exfoliants
false
Anhydrous products are designed for oily skin.
false
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) are commonly used as exfoliants
true
Fragrances give products their scent
true
Preservatives are used to keep bacteria from living in a product.
true
Enzyme peels dissolve dead skin cells and the intercellular matrix.
false
Functional ingredients allow products to spread, and give them body and texture
true
An exfoliating cream that is rubbed off the skin is a humectant.
false
What do silicones do
Silicones act as vehicles (for spreading) in some products, including makeup foundation
What do emollients do?
Emollients are fatty materials used to lubricate and moisturize the skin.
Emollients _____ the skin’s surface
lubricate
What is the source of mineral oil?
Mineral oil and petrolatum come from the earth, specifically from petroleum sources.
What term refers to ingredients designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin?
Enzymes.
enzymes provide gentle exfoliation and dissolve keratin proteins within dead skin cells on the surface to make skin softer and smoother, and to help maintain the hydration level of the epidermis.
What do glycoproteins do?
enhance immune response
What is a possible advantage of synthetic ingredients over natural ingredients?
lesser ecological footprint
What is an example of a sunscreen that protects the skin from UVA radiation
zinc oxide
What are the main types of surfactants used in skin-cleansing products?
detergents
What gives products their scent?
fragrances
The main types of surfactants used in skin-cleansing products are _____.
detergents
What is mineral oil?
lubricant derived from petroleum
What are glycoproteins derived from?
yeast
What do emulsifiers cause to mix, in order to form an emulsion?
oil and water
What are lakes
insoluble pigments
What products coat the skin and reduce friction?
lubricants
What is coenzyme Q10
antioxidant
What is an example of an inorganic physical substance
titanium dioxide
What type of ingredient is used to improve the hydration, plumpness, and smoothness of the skin?
lipids
What are alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) commonly used as?
exfoliants
What are examples of ingredients that are used to adjust the pH of products?
sodium hydroxide and citric acid
What element turns a fatty acid into a fatty alcohol?
hydrogen
What are carbomers used for?
thickening creams
What type of color agent is not subject to FDA batch certification requirements?
noncertified colors
What is one of the fattiest and heaviest plant oils?
coconut oil
Where in the body are alpha lipoic acids found?
every cell
chemical systems that deliver ingredients to specific areas of the epidermis
delivery system
chemical compounds formed by a number of small molecules
polymers
derived from plants to protect or stimulate our own skin stem cells
plant stem cells
used to enhance the skin’s defense mechanism and stimulate cell metabolism
polyglucons
closed lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target their delivery to specific areas of the skin and control their release
liposomes
spreading agents and carrying bases that carry or deliver other ingredients into the skin and make them more effective
vehicles
Benzoyl peroxide is an ingredient specifically recommended for mature skin.
false
Green tea is proven to have a positive effect on mature skin.
true
Green tea is an antibacterial and an anti-irritant, and it provides UV protection.
true
Licorice is used for boosting the efficacy of enzyme peels
false
Masks that are designed to stay moist and more hydrating, setting
nonsetting mask
Masks that harden and contain ingredients, which dry and provide a complete barrier on top of the skin, alginate
setting mask
Masks that form a seal that encourages the skin’s absorption of the serum or cream underneath,
alginate
Thermal masks that contains crystals of gypsum, and reach approximately 105 degrees Fahrenheit,
modelage
Wax masks that are used to warm the skin and promote penetration of ingredients deeper into the skin through the heat trapped
parrafin
Masks that draw impurities to the surface of the skin as the masks fries and tightens
clay
Masks allow an esthetician to treat several skin conditions at the same time, and are also beneficial for weekly home care use.
mask
What term refers to a detergent-type “foaming” cleanser?
cleansing gel
A valuable ingredient included in some day creams is _____.
sunscreen
Treatment creams are also known as _____.
nourishing creams
What is an ampoule
small sealed vials
How often should moisturizers be used at home?
twice a day
Some lip treatments include this derivative to plump up the lips.
collagen
What type of toner has a higher alcohol content?
astringent
Eye creams are usually lighter and similar to concentrated specialty creams and gels to ____.
protect thin, delicate tissue
What term refers to skin-freshening lotions with a low alcohol content
fresheners
All of the following are benefits of using moisturizers and hydrators except _____.
stimulating the body’s histamine activity
Sun protection factor (SPF) is based on UVA protection
false
Clients should exfoliate at home once a day.
false
An SPF 15 sunscreen blocks 98 percent of UVB rays.
false
Self-tanners protect from UVA and UVB exposure.
false
Looking tan does not mean the skin has protection from sunburns or photoaging.
true
SPF refers to the sun protection factor in sunscreens that delays sun-induced erythema.
true
Self-tanning lotions are formulated with an ingredient that reacts with melanin and turns the melanocytes darker
false
SPF is based on exposure time alone.
false
as defined by the U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA): articles that are intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance
cosmetics
soap or detergent that cleans the skin
cleansers