Product Safety (true/false)
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Cosmetic Ingredients
Cosmetic Chemistry
Product Selection
100

Ingredients must be listed in descending order of predominance, starting with the ingredient having the highest concentration and ending with the ingredient having the lowest concentration. 

true 

100

Derived from natural sources

Natural 

100

What type of ingredient is used to improve the hydration, plumpness, smoothness of the skin.

Lipids

100

Chemical systems that deliver ingredients to specific areas of the epidermis

Delivery System 

100

A small, sealed vial

Ampoule

200

If there is any reaction within 24 hours, the products should not be used. 

true

200

Natural-sourced ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals

Organic  

200

What is the source of mineral oil?

Petroleum 

200

Chemical compounds formed by a number of small molecules

Polymers 

200

You should use moisturizers this often

Twice a day 

300

The FDA requires approval of cosmetics before their manufacture and sale. 

False

300

Products not tested on animals at any stage of the production process

Cruelty-free

300

What is an example of a sunscreen that protects the skin from UVA radiation? 

Zinc oxide 

300

Derived from plants to protect or stimulate our own skin stem cells

Plant Stem Cells 

300

This toner has a higher alcohol content.

Astringent 

400

Synthetic ingredients so not have any advantages over ingredients derived from nature. 

False

400

Does not contain any animal ingredients or animal by-products 

Vegan

400

Coenzyme Q10 is this?

Antioxidant 

400

Closed lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients. 

Liposomes 

400

Some treatments include this derivative to plump up the lips. 

Collagen

500

Products stored in dark containers and in cooler temperatures will last longer.

True

500

Products containing less than 20 parts per million of the proteins found in wheat and rye.

Gluten-free

500

This gives products their scent

Fragrances 

500

Spreading agents and carrying bases that carry or deliver other ingredients into the skin and make them more effective. 

Vehicles 

500

Valuable ingredient in some day creams

Sunscreen 

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