Ingredients 1
What is the difference between the delivery system of liposomes and hydrogels?
Liposomes deliver lipophilic ingredients and hydrogels deliver hydrophilic ingredients
Which ingredient provides product quality and protection, is active against bacteria and enhances the product's longevity?
A. humectants
B. surfactants
C. preservatives
D. pH adjustors
Preservatives
Ingredients responsible for producing the desired effect are called:
A. preservative
B. hypoallergenic
C. functional ingredients
D. performance ingredients
Performance ingredients
How are ingredients listed on a product label?
A. lowest weight concentration listed first
B. highest weight concentration listed last
C. ascending order by weight concentration
D. descending order by weight concentration
Descending order by weight concentration
Which government agency is responsible for regulating cosmetics in the U.S.?
A. EPA
B. FDA
C. OTC
D. OSHA
FDA
Ingredients that help hold the product together, provide a base and contain a preservative system are called:
A. functional
B. performance
C. hypoallergenic
D. preservative
A. Functional
Acids or bases used to alter the desired product pH level are called:
A. comedogenic
B. pH adjustors
C. active ingredients
D. non-comedogenic
PH adjustors
Ingredients that are designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin are called _______
Enzymes
Which of the following cosmetic categories represents a mixture of two or more kinds of substances evenly dispersed and mixable?
A. Solution
B. Emulsion
C. Ointment
D. Suspension
Solution
Which form should an esthetician use to help identity potential contraindications, lifestyle issues and personal preferences?
A. client intake form
B. skin charting form
C. treatment plan form
D. treatment record form
Client intake form
Which of the following functional ingredients cause water to be held onto the skin?
Humectants
An ingredient used in skin care products to cover (mask) odor of raw ingredients is:
Fragrance or parfum
Samantha has determined that she would like to improve the skin tone and texture, reduce bacteria and dead skin cell buildup and improve cellular renewal for her client? Which performance ingredient would be beneficial for the client?
A. botanicals
B. humectants
C. essential oils
D. Acids/enzymes
Acids/enzymes
A substance that is able to dissolve another substance is called a(n):
A. powder
B. solvent
C. ointment
D. emulsion
Solvent
Identifying health history includes medications, skin history and:
A. diet
B. Occupation
C. Current products
D. Lifestyle factors
Current products
Functional ingredients used to remove oil and/or dirt and are also known as a cleansing agent are called:
A. emollients
B. botanicals
C. surfactants
D. humectants
C. Surfactants
What term means that the product is less likely to provoke an allergic reaction?
Hypoallergenic
Examples of non-comedogenic ingredients include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. vitamins
B. enzymes
C. color additives
D. water-soluble
Color additives
The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the product is a(n):
Suspension
A lifestyle factor that displaces oxygen in the skin is:
Smoking
Which cosmetic ingredient helps to prevent moisture loss?
A. enzyme
B. emollient
C. surfactant
D. preservative
Emollient
What term means that the product is less likely to clog the pores?
Noncomedogenic
Products that can be sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional are known as?
Over the counter drugs
In the process of making a glass of Kool-Aid, what would the powder mix represent?
Solute
Which type of moisturizer should an esthetician choose for a client with combination skin type?
A. light texture emulsion
B. light texture, combination of water and oil
C. light texture that increases water hydration
D. thick texture cream designed to add lipids to the skin
Light texture, combination of water and oil