Regulation, Laws , and Product Safety
Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of our nation's cosmetics which includes makeup and skin care products.
What is the Food and Drug Administration FDA
Products can be derived in what two ways?
Natural sources or Synthesized in a lab using chemical compounds.
Ingredients are divided into which two categories?
Functional Ingredients and Performance Ingredients
What does exfoliation do for the skin?
Remove dead skin cells on the skin outermost surface.
What three ingredients attract water to the skin's surface?
Humectants , Hydrators , and Hydrophilic agents
How does the la define a cosmetic?
Articles intended to be rubbed , poured , sprinkled or sprayed on , introduced into , or otherwise applied to the human body for cleansing , beautifying, promoting attractiveness , or altering the appearance.
What makes a product Natural , All Natural?
Derived from natural sources .
Name the 10 main ingredients in Product Formulations
Water, Emollients, surfactants , delivery systems , preservatives , fragrances , color agents , gellants/thickeners , pH adjusters , and Solvents
Name the two different forms of exfoliation .
Mechanical exfoliation also referred to as physical exfoliation and chemical exfoliation .
What do antioxidants protect our skin from?
Free radicals and the damaging effects of pollution , stress UV rays , and the strong blue light waves emitted by LED screens on smart phones and computers.
How does the law define a drug?
Articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease and articles other than food intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or other animals.
U.S Department of Agriculture USDA
What are emollients made of and what do they do for the skin ? And where do they lie on the skin ?
They are made of lipids which are substances such as fat , oil , or wax . They lie on top of the skin and prevent dehydration by trapping water .
Name the 4 different types of chemical exfoliation.
Enzymes , Alpha Hydroxy Acids , Beta Hydroxy Acids , and Retinol
Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant that comes in what two forms .
Retinoic Acid which is the most potent and needs to be prescribed and Retinol which is found is many over the counter skin care products.
Provide two examples of a product that is both cosmetic and drug and the active ingredient that makes it a drug.
A cleanser that has the ingredient benzoyl peroxide is a drug because it is intended to treat acne. A Moisturizer that has sun protection.
What makes a product Vegan?
Should not contain any animal ingredients or animal by product .
What is the purpose of a surfactant?
Reduce tension between the skin and the product and also increase the ability of cosmetic products to spread .
Provide 6 examples of AHA's and 1 example of BHA
AHA Citric acid , Glycolic acid , Lactic Acid , Malic Acid , Mandelic Acid , Tartaric acid BHA Salicylic
What words should you look for when trying to recognize Vitamin C ?
Ascorbyl or ascorbate .
What does INCI stand for and what is it ?
International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient ensure that cosmetic ingredients are consistently listed using the same ingredient name from product to product. This allows consumers to easily compare multiple products that have the same ingredient names all around the world.
What disease is linked to Gluten , and may cause clients to choose gluten free products?
Celiac Disease .
What is phospholipid referring to ?
Liposomes that are sphere like structure that allow for easy penetration beyond the stratum corneum.
What do brightening ingredients do for the skin and provide 3 examples
Improve discoloration in the skin ( hyperpigmentation ) maintain a natural radiance and glow to the skin . Ex: Azelaic acid , Bearbery , Kojic Acid , Licorice , Vitamin C
What are the types of sunscreen and how do they each work ?
Chemical sunscreen absorbs UV rays and converts them into heat . Physical sunscreen reflects UV rays .