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Closed lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients and target their delivery to specific tissues are collectively known as:
Liposomes
What are cosmeceuticals?
Products that were labeled by the skin care industry, not the FDA
Vegan is a label that indicated a product is not supposed to contain:
animal by-products
Dry skin may be most safely treated with:
Mineral Oil
What is the definition of aromatherapy?
An ancient healing practice using essential oils from plants to promote health and well-being
One ingredient used to thicken creams is:
carbomer
The FD&C Act partly defines drugs as articles which are intended for use in the:
diagnose of disease
They have less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten
What are hydroxy acids, humectants, and clarifying ingredients all used to treat?
Oily skin
What is true of a product that has a label that indicates all-natural ingredients?
It is using a term of marketing, not federal regulation
What is an emollient?
A fatty material used to lubricate and keep other substances on the skin
A rule of thumb about the difference between irritant reactions and allergic reaction is that:
irritants burn, allergens itch.
What product will most likely make blackheads worse?
Comedogenic
Mature skin
The usual markup of products form wholesale to retail is:
100 percent
What is meant by the term functional ingredient?
Where should a patch test be applied?
Behind the ear.
What ingredient is beneficial for ALL skin types?
Vitamin A
Microscopic oil molecules called micelles are used in:
Cleansing waters
How is the actual monetary value of a product the BEST determined?
Breaking the purchase price down into a weekly budget
What does a toner provide for the skin?
An allergic reaction which occurs during a facial should be handled with:
Cold water and a cold compress
An antioxidant ingredient that also has anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties is:
Green tea
Ingredients must be listed on a cosmetic label in which order?
In descending order of predominance
The type of product that attracts water to the skin but is typically oil-free is called:
hydrators