Test 2 Flashcards
1
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What does “Cogito Ergo Sum” mean?
A
I think, therefore I am
2
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What are some examples of Sulfates?
A
Sodium Laurel
Sodium Laureth
3
Q
What household items will you find Triclosan in?
A
- laundry detergent
- facial tissues
- antiseptics
4
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Dangers: Dyes
A
Cause cancer
Some contain Lead and Arsenic
5
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Definition: Chakra
A
Chakras are our energy centers. They are the openings for life energy to flow into and out of our aura.
6
Q
Where did Reiki originate? When was it rediscovered?
A
Ancient Tibet.
1800s Dr. Mikao Usai
7
Q
Which of the following is considered an endocrine disruptor: D4 or D5?
A
D4
8
Q
What are the Siloxane chemicals D4 & D5’s scientific names respectively?
A
Cyclotetrasiloxane & Cyclopentasiloxane
9
Q
What are some examples of Phthlalates?
A
DEP, DEHP and Fragrance
10
Q
What does a Reiki practitioner restore our energy to?
A
7-15Hz
11
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True or False: You can eat legumes and potatoes on the Paleo diet.
A
False
12
Q
What percent of products are guilty of greenwashing?
A
95%
13
Q
What chemical can influence neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
A
D5
14
Q
Average # of chemicals in Eye Shadow?
A
26
15
Q
Average # of chemicals in Lipstick?
A
33
16
Q
Who was the last Pharoah of Ancient Egypt?
A
Cleopatra
17
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What ingredients did Ancient Egyptians use that were actually quite dangerous?
A
- Mercury
- White lead
18
Q
What were diets high in to be considered acid forming?
A
- chloride
- Phosphates
- Sulfates
19
Q
What was the most important beauty item in the Regency Era?
A
Rouge
20
Q
How much radiation escapes back into space?
A
30%
21
Q
What is the purpose of Siloxane in beauty products?
A
Softens, smooths and moistens
dries hair products faster
slides creams on better
22
Q
Average # of chemicals in Fake Tan?
A
22
23
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What types of products contain parabens?
A
- mascara
- makeup remover
- shampoo
- shaving gel
- toothpaste
- deoderant/antiperspirant
- cream
- lotion
- ointment and other product
24
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What beauty or skincare products will you find Triclosan in?
A
- antiperspirants/deoderants
- cleansers
- hand sanitizers
- preservative
- anti-bacterial
25
What are the 5 white gifts?
1. Sugar
2. Flour
3. Salt
4. Lard
5. Milk
26
What vitamin is needed for calcium absorption?
Vitamin D
27
**Definition:** Veganism
the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products in diet and for life
28
What are some examples of Petrochemicals?
Paraffin
Petrolatum
Mineral Oil
29
Average # of chemicals in Deoderant?
15
30
What was Egyptian Magic made of?
1. Olive Oil
2. Beeswax
3. Honey
4. Bee Pollen
5. Bee Propolis
6. Royal Jelly
31
What type of oil is rich in minerals and oleic acid and acts as a skin nourisher & hydrator?
Almond Oil
32
What did Ancient Egyptians use to keep their hair shiny?
Caster Oil
33
**Dangers:** Petrochemicals
Carcinogen banned in Europe
34
What chemical is mainly used in nail products as a solvent for dyes?
Dibutyl Phthlalate (DBP)
35
**Dangers:** DEA/TEA
Chemical reactions change ingredients in the bottle to carcinogens
36
What is the percent ratio between Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fat in the Paleo diet?
Protein: 19-35%
Carbs: 22-40%
Fat: 28-58%
37
What are some common indoor pollutants?
* formaldehyde
* asbestos
* lead
* mercury
* carbon monoxide
38
Where are the GreenBeauty people located?
Durham College
39
True or False: Ancient Egyptians bathed 4 times a day in water mixed with alcohol.
False, it's multiple times a day in water mixed with soda.
40
Average # of chemicals in Blush?
16
41
What is the mind body problem?
whether or not the mind is separate from physical existence.
42
**Dangers:** Talc
Fibers similar to Asbestos, Linked to lung and ovarian cancer.
43
What are the 7 Chakras?
1. **Root** - Muladhara - grounding - tailbone - red - earth
2. **Sacral** - Swadhisthana - balance - lower abdomen - orange - water
3. **Solar Plexus** - Manipura - self esteem - upper abdomen - yellow - fire
4. **Heart** - Anahata - love - center of chest - green/pink - air
5. **Throat** - Vishudda - voicing truths - blue - sound
6. **Brow or Third-Eye** - Ajna - intellect - indigo
7. **Crown** - Sahasrara - spiritual - violet/white
44
Which chemicals are toxic to aquatic organisms?
* Phthlalates
* Siloxane
* Triclosan
* cocamide DEA
45
What oil is high in essential fatty acids and vitamins?
Rosehip Oil
46
**Dangers:** Urea
Formaldehyde Releaser
47
When was the Regency Era?
1811-1820
48
What type of chemical mimics estrogen?
Parabens
49
What did Cleopatra bathe in to keep her skin soft and youthful?
Milk & Honey
50
**Dangers:** Sulfates
Mutates Cells
Denatures Protein
51
What chemical is difficult to degrade and builds up even after rinsing?
Triclosan
52
What is the benefits/purpose of Parabens?
Antifungal agent
Preservative
Antimicrobial
53
Average # of chemicals in Shampoo?
15
54
What does EWG stand for?
Environmental Working Group
55
**Definition:** Diet
the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism
56
**Definition:** Jojoba Oil
liquid wax similar to skins natural sebum
57
**Definition:** Dietary Habits
the habitual decisions an individual or culture makes when choosing what foods to eat
58
What is one of the most intensely studied topics in Psychology?
Attention
59
What beauty oil is high in fatty acids, linoleic acid and antioxidants?
Argan Oil
60
Who is the sustainability coordinator for Durham College?
Tanya Roberts
61
When was the Indian Act enacted?
1876
62
How long does it take chemicals to enter your bloodstream?
26 seconds
63
**True or False:** Meat-eating is banned in Hinduism
False
64
**True or False:** Evening Primrose Oil is rich in fatty acids.
True
65
How much percent of food energy should come from animals in the Paleo diet?
56-65%
66
What are some examples of Dyes?
FD&C Yellows 5&6
Red 3
67
What chemical can cause harm to unborn babies and impair fertility?
DBP
Dibutyl Phthlalate
68
**Dangers:** Parabens
Found in breast tumors
69
What was a popular celebrity cult product inspired by Egyptians?
Egyptian Magic
70
**Dangers:** Phthlalates
Organ Damage, Reproductive Defects
71
**Definition:** Emotion
subjective, conscious experience
72
What was the Kohl eyeliner of Ancient Egypt made out of?
1. Lead
2. Copper
3. Burned Almonds
4. Soot
73
How many calories per gram is Fat, Carbs and Protein?
Fat: 9
Carbs & Protein: 4
74
What chemical reacts with UVB on the skin and increases aging & causes DNA damage?
Methylparaben
75
What are the 3 degrees of Reiki?
1. Foundation of all others
2. Absent healing and mental emotional healing and addictions
3. Master level to teach others
76
What chemical is a preservative to resist bacteria, fungus, mildew and odors in household products?
Triclosan
77
What are some examples of Parabens?
Methylparaben
Propylparaben
78
What chemical is associated with behavioral problems?
Triclosan
79
What are the 5 components of Emotion?
1. Cognitive Appraisal
2. Bodily Symptoms
3. Action tendencies
4. Expression
5. Feelings
80
What did Ancient Egyptians use to dye their hair, skin & fingernails?
Henna
81
What are some invisible dangers?
* electromagnetic fields
* video display terminals
* microwave
* cellular phone
82
**True or False:** Most beauty and skicare companies list all of their ingredients on their packaging.
False
83
**Dangers:** Propylene Glycol
Liver and Kidney Damage
84
In the Paleo diet, how much percent of food energy should you get from plants?
36-45%
85
What organization listed parabens as Category ____ priority substances?
European Commission on Endocrine Disruption
1
86
How many hormone altering chemicals were found in girls' bodies?
13 on average
87
What were the forehead bandages of the Regency Era dipped in to help keep their hairlines high?
Vinegar and Cat Feces
88
What type of foods had unusual effects on pH?
* cranberries
* prunes
* plums
89
What chemical is classified as being irritating to the eyes?
Triclosan
90
What does a cosmetic product have to be in order to be regulated?
Certified
91
What did mercury and white lead cause?
1. Damaged skin
2. Hair loss
3. Gastrointestinal Problems
4. The shakes
5. Death
92
What are some characteristics of Pesticides?
* endocrine disruptors
* chlorinated hydrocarbons
* organic phosphates
93
Definition: Greenwash
misleading information to conceal abuse of the environment; superficial or insincere display of concern for the environment
94
How many generations do domesticated animals require to adapt to a new diet?
10
95
What were the pigments made of in Ancient Egypt?
1. Green Malachite Crystals
2. Gold Leaf
3. Powdered Scarab Beatles
96
Dangers: Lanolin
Can contain DDT, which is a neurotoxin
97
**Dangers:** Fragrance
Linked with MS, CFS, Fibromyalgia
98
What chemical is associated with learning disabilities and sensory impairment?
Flame retardants
99
Besides beauty products, where else can Siloxane be found?
* medical implants
* water-repelling windshield coatings
* building sealants
* lubricants
100
How long do DIY cosmetics last?
1-2 weeks
101
Average # of chemicals in Body Lotion?
32
102
Approximately when did agriculture start?
15000 years ago
103
What chemical is associated fetal abnormalities?
Lead
104
**True or False:** DBP is a suspected endocrine disruptor
True
105
Where was the first archaeological evidence of makeup found? When?
Egypt in the 1st Dynasty (c3100 - 2907 BC)
106
What two types of makeup or skincare have the most amount of chemicals?
Lipstick and Body Lotion
107
**True or False:** DBP is safe for aquatic organisms.
False, it is highly toxic.
108
What were most beauty products made of in the Regency Era?
Mercury and White Lead
109
What substance seals hives?
Bee Propolis
110
True or False: Lush and Tarte cosmetics are paraben free companies.
False
111
What does JIN SHIN DO mean?
Jin - Compassion
Shin - Spirit
Do - The way
112
Besides Egyptians, who else created their own makeup using herbs, flowers, minerals, leaves and fruit
Tribal People and Country Dwellers
113
Which chemical, when exposed to in high doses, causes uterine tumors?
D5
114
Who developed Jin Shin Do Acupressure
Iona Teeguarden
115
What were diets high in to be considered Alkaline forming?
* potassium
* calcium
* magnesium
116
Definition: Pollution
The introduction of contaminants into a natural contaminants into a natural environment that cause adverse environment that cause adverse change” change
117
What did Ancient Egyptians use to moisturize their skin?
1. Olive Oil
2. Sesame Oil
3. Bitter Almonds
4. Cardamom
118
What chemical is associated with kidney and lung damage?
Mercury
119
What was the significance of Kohl eyeliner in Ancient Egypt?
it was believed that it could ward off evil spirits and thus improve eyesight
120
What was the purpose of decorative makeup in Ancient Egypt?
to form a spiritual connection with the Gods
