Product Types & Uses
Key Ingredients
Skin Reactions & Safety
Chemistry Basics
Label Literacy
100

What type of product is used to remove dirt, oil, and makeup from the skin?

Cleanser

100

What humectant ingredient helps draw moisture into the skin and is naturally found in the body?

Hyaluronic acid

100

What is a common sign of an allergic reaction to a skincare product?

Redness, itching, or swelling

100

What is the pH scale used to measure?

Acidity or alkalinity of a substance

100

What does "non-comedogenic" mean on a product label?

It won’t clog pores

200

What product is used after cleansing to rebalance the skin’s pH and remove residue?

Toner

200

What vitamin is commonly used for brightening skin and promoting collagen production?

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)

200

What should you always perform before trying a new product on a client’s skin?

Patch test

200

What number on the pH scale is considered neutral?

7

200

What term on a label means the product has not been tested on animals?

Cruelty-free

300

What product helps increase hydration and softens fine lines and texture?

Moisturizer

300

What ingredient is derived from willow bark and helps exfoliate oily or acne-prone skin?

Salicylic acid

300

What is the term for an overreaction of the immune system to a substance?

Allergy

300

Are most skincare products formulated to be slightly acidic or alkaline?

Slightly acidic

300

What does "fragrance-free" actually mean?

It contains no added scent ingredients  

400

What type of product dissolves dead skin cells to promote cell turnover?

Exfoliant

400

What antioxidant-rich ingredient is often used to calm sensitive or irritated skin?

Green tea extract

400

What type of reaction causes burning, peeling, or stinging, even without an allergy?

Irritant reaction

400

What is the term for a mixture of two or more substances that are evenly dispersed?

Solution

400

What does the term "active ingredient" mean?

An ingredient that has a therapeutic or biological effect, often regulated

500

What product forms a barrier to protect the skin from UV rays?

Sunscreen

500

What ingredient is commonly used for gentle exfoliation and comes from milk?

Lactic acid

500

If a client experiences a severe allergic response such as difficulty breathing, what should you do?

Stop treatment and seek emergency medical help immediately

500

What type of substance helps water and oil mix in a product like a lotion?

Emulsifier

500

What does “hypoallergenic” imply on skincare products?

 It’s less likely to cause allergic reactions

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