Week 2 Review Flashcards
One example of a fairly high comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is
Coconut Oil
Ingredients must be listed on cosmetic labels
in descending order of predominance
What are emollients compromised of?
Lipids
What is an emollient?
A fatty material used to lubricate and keep other substances on the skin
What is meant by the term functional ingredient?
An ingredient that does not affect the appearance of the skin but is necessary for product formulation
What is the most effective way for a skin care professional to communicate how a product works with a client?
Convey a detailed and thorough knowledge of the realistic expectations of that product
According to the legal definition of cosmetics and of drugs, ______.
Products may be regulated as both drugs and cosmetics
A rule of thumb about the difference between irritant reactions and allergic reactions is that _______.
irritants burn, allergens itch
Where should a patch test be applied?
behind the ear
The type of products that attracts water to the skin but is typically oil-free is called _____.
Hydrators
What does hyperkeratosis refer to?
The thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes
The condition “herpes zoster” presents which symptoms?
Groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a ring or line
What statement is true of conjunctivitis?
It is also known as pink eye
What statement is true of tinea corporis?
It is a skin irritation that spreads into circular infection that is red and scaly
Hyperhidrosis is
Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions
A physician who treats disorders and diseases of the skin is known as a(n)
Dermatologist
Lesions in the early stages of development or change are known as ______ lesions
Primary
In order to detect cancerous lesions, it is advisable to visit a physician
once a year
Sebaceous filaments are often found on the
nose
Cystic acne is grade ____ acne.
IV (4)
What is true of varicose veins?
They are sometime treated with sclerotherapy, a nonsurgical injection into the vein
The fungal condition that inhibits melanin production is called
tinea versicolor
What is true of a tan?
it is caused by exposure to the sun
Hyperpigmentation is a condition that describes___
an overproduction of pigment
Dermatitis is best defined as
an inflammatory condition of the skin
One indication that a mole might be cancerous is that it
is growing larger on one side than another
What does the border of a mole that might be cancerous look like?
Irregular
What is the disorder in which a person picks at their skin compulsively?
Dermatillomania
What destroys all microbial life?
Sterilization
Which of the following is mainly used to remove visible dirt?
cleaning
When does a client’s impression of a salon, spa, or barbershop begin?
the moment they open the door
Which of the following is TRUE of pathogens?
They all reside in different places and affect humans in different ways
Indirect Transmission of a disease ______.
happens through contact with an intermediate object
Most bacteria are _____.
nonpathogenic
Which of the following is TRUE of a disease that spreads from one person to another?
it is communicable
When doctors have determined the nature of a disease, they have _____.
diagnosed it
The first step in infection control is _____.
cleaning
Redness and distended capillaries caused by a weakening of the capillary walls are a condition called ______.
telangiecstasia
Excess buildup of cells is a condition called
Keratosis
Erythema is a condition defined by
redness caused by inflammation
Hyperkeratinization
an excessive buildup of dead skin cells
What is true of actinic keratosis
it can be precancerous
What scale is used to measure the skin type’s ability to tolerate sun exposure?
The Fitzpatrick scale
What is a pustule?
An infected papule with fluid inside
The skin type that has a small follicle size is
normal
Skin type is first determined by observing
the t-zone
Estheticians examine the skin through a form of touch called
palpation
People with the darkest skin are Fitzpatrick type
6
What should sensitive skin be treated with
nonirritating products
what has caused a condition that modern topical treatments of the decollette have developed to treat?
cell phone use
Over a woman’s lifetime ____
hormonal changes will change her skin in various ways throughout her life
One daily habit that is beneficial for the skin is _____
drinking plenty of water
What are contraindications?
Factors that prohibit the use of certain products
What is contraindicated by skin-thinning medications such as Differin and Renova?
Waxing
Any substance that occupies space and has weight is
matter
Everything you can touch and everything you can see is matter except _____.
light and electricity
When immiscible liquids are combined, they form
suspensions
The overexposure principle is used to describe how overexposure determines ___.
toxicity
Why is understanding pH important for the beauty and wellness professional?
Because it affects the hair, skin and nails
The pH scale is to measure
acidity and alkalinity
SDS are designed for
use in an emergency
Which of the following BEST describes a carcinogen
a substance that causes cancer
How are cosmetic legally defined in the US
Articles that are intended to affect the appearance of the skin
An allergic reaction which occurs during a facial should be handled with ___.
cold water and a cold compress
Cruelty-free cosmetics indicate the products ___.
are not tested on animals
What term does not refer to a cosmetic ingredient or product that may be less likely to cause an allergic reaction?
noncomedogenic
An ingredient that is a melanin suppressant and used to treat hyperpigmentation is
kojic acid
An antioxidant ingredient that also has anti-inflammatory and has anti-aging properties is ___.
green tea
A type of ingredient that is NOT universal for all skin types and conditions are ___.
emollients
What is the goal of treatment for dehydrated skin?
to prevent TEWL, which is the transepidermal water loss
Microscopic oil molecules called micelles are used in
cleansing water
One example of an ingredient in a mechanical exfoliant
rice bran
What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant?
Pineapple
What is another term for roll-off mask?
Gommage
What is the best advice to an esthetician who is starting out and wants to know what products to work with?
Become familiar with the extent to which the manufacturer offers and education and marketing support.
