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Test #4 Flashcards

1
Q

Electrons have what type of electrical charge?

A

Negative

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2
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Which of the following cosmetic categories represents a mixture of two or more kinds of substances evenly dispersed and mixable?

A

Solution

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3
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Which of the following terms means two or more kinds of molecules that are not able to be mixed

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Immiscible

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4
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Liquid foundation would fall under which cosmetic classification

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Suspension

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5
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Mixtures of organic substances and a medicinal agent are:

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Ointments

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6
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An example of an oil-in-water emulsion is:

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Lotion

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7
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In the process of making a glass of kool-aid, what would the powder mix represent

A

Solute

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8
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The non-polar end of an emulsifier which loves oil and hates water is called:

A

Lipophilic

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9
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Which cosmetic product helps cleanse the skin further while properly balancing pH

A

Toner

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10
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A granular scrub used to assist in physically removing dead skin cells is an example of what type of exfoliant

A

Mechanical(physical)

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11
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What is the number one cause of skin cancer and premature aging

A

Sun exposure

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12
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Examples of physical sunscreen include:

A

Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide

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13
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Eye gel, serum and neck cream are examples of products used to:

A

Treat

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14
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Masks with the primary purpose of absorbing excess oil, tightening and refining the pores and aiding in preventing clogging are:

A

Clay/mud masks

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15
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What type of mask seals the skin, locking in moisture and creating a firm, taut feeling after removal

A

Peel-off mask

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16
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Products that are produced using ingredients that have been grown without pesticides, herbicides or genetic modifications are called:

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Organic

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17
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Examples of non-comedogenic ingredients include all of the following EXCEPT:

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Color additives

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18
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All of the following statements about lighteners are true EXCEPT:

A

They increase inflammation

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19
Q

How are ingredients listed on a product label

A

Descending order by weight concentration

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20
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The scientific study of matter and the physical and chemical changes of matter is known as:

A

Chemistry

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21
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Matter with definite weight and volume but no definite shape is called:

A

Liquid

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22
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Why is skin a solid

A

Has definite weight, volume and shape

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23
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Which of the following conditions is an example of chemical change

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Oxygen and hydrogen combining to form water

24
Q

Skin comprises two solids, which are carbon and sulfur and three gases, which are hydrogen, nitrogen and:

A

Oxygen

25
Q

The chemical symbol for carbon is:

A

C

26
Q

Atoms have 3 main parts: protons, neutrons and:

A

Electrons

27
Q

Atoms that are not missing any electrons in their outer shell and are considered electrically neutral are called:

A

Stable

28
Q

Two or more atoms joined together by a chemical bond is a(n)

A

Molecule

29
Q

When two hydrogen atoms combine with one oxygen atom, the result is a water molecule, which is a(n)

A

Compound

30
Q

Atoms that are different from a(n)

A

Element

31
Q

Many products estheticians use are the result of chemically uniting two different elements, which is known as:

A

Compound

32
Q

What is the most common element in the universe

A

Hydrogen

33
Q

What are the three major biochemical compound groups in the body

A

Proteins, carbohydrates and lipids

34
Q

Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen form the basis of:

A

Amino acids

35
Q

A bond uniting two amino acids groups that create proteins are:

A

Peptide bonds

36
Q

Water freezing and becoming ice is an example of a physical change. T/F

A

True

37
Q

pH stands for:

A

Potential hydrogen

38
Q

What ingredient is listed as the primary ingredient on many skin care products

A

Water

39
Q

Why is pure water considered a neutral substance

A

Positive and negative ions balance each other out

40
Q

Acids tend to taste:

A

Sour

41
Q

Distilled water with a pH of 7 is considered

A

Neutral

42
Q

On the pH scale, numbers greater than 7 indicate a(n)

A

Acidic solution

43
Q

A pH of 5 is how many times more acidic than a pH of 6

A

10

44
Q

Chris was looking for a pH-balanced product to use. pH balanced refers to a product that ranges from a pH of:

A

4.5-5.5

45
Q

The average pH range of hair, skin and nails is 4.5-5.5. T/F

A

True

46
Q

Factors to consider when choosing ingredients include all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

A

Cosmetic formularies opinion

47
Q

What is the difference between the delivery system of liposomes and hydrogels

A

Liposomes deliver lipophilic ingredients and hydrogels deliver hydrophilic ingredients

48
Q

How does the patch delivery system administer performance ingredients

A

Saturated liner

49
Q

All of the following statements about emollients are true EXCEPT:

A

They are found in concentrations ranging between 20% and 30%

50
Q

Which cosmetic ingredient helps to prevent moisture loss

A

Emollient

51
Q

Which of the following are vegetable, mineral or pigment dyes that are added to products to enhance their appearance

A

Coloring agents

52
Q

Which of the following terms means the product is less likely to provoke an allergic reaction

A

Hypoallergenic

53
Q

Ingredients responsible for producing the desired effect are called:

A

Performance ingredients

54
Q

All of the following are benefits that may be derived from botanicals EXCEPT:

A

Increases melanocyte reaction

55
Q

Which of the following ingredients are likely to block or clog the pores and contribute to papules and pustules

A

Comedogenic

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