EXFOLIATION
One example of an ingredient in a mechanical exfoliant is _________.
rice bran
What are the two main categories of ingredients in cosmetic chemistry?
Functional ingredients and Performance ingredients
A T-zone is _________.
the center area of the face corresponding to the T shape
What scale is used to measure the skin type's ability to tolerate sun exposure?
The Fitzpatrick scale
Skin type is first determined by observing _________.
the T-zone
What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant?
Pineapple
What is the definition of aromatherapy?
An ancient healing practice using essential oils from plants to promote health and well-being
Erythema is a condition defined by _________.
redness caused by inflammation
The type of skin which generally freckles and does not tan is _________.
Fitzpatrick skin type 1
What skin type has an appearance that lacks luminosity?
Dry
What is the main difference between a mechanical exfoliating ingredient and a chemical exfoliating ingredient?
Mechanical exfoliating ingredients are massaged into the skin to physically polish away dead skin cells from the skin's surface. Chemical exfoliating ingredients remove dead skin cells with the use of enzymes, hydroxy acids, and chemical compounds.
Name a BHA
Salicylic acid
Milia are _________.
hardened collections of oil and dead skin cells
Which Fitzpatrick type has the MOST tolerance to UV light?
Fitzpatrick skin type 6
What skin type is LEAST likely to have blemishes?
Normal
Skin discoloration is treated with _________.
chemical exfoliants
Proven to be one of the most effective skin lightening ingredients available but also one of the most controversial
Hydroquinone
What is a pustule?
An infected papule with fluid inside
When treating Fitzpatrick skin types 5 and 6, _________.
it is difficult to determine adverse reactions
The skin type that has a small follicle size is _________.
normal
What AHA penetrates the epidermis most effectively?
Glycolic acid
Closed-lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients and target their deliver to specific tissues are collectively known as _________.
liposomes
What term is best described as a discoloration from melanin production due to sun or other factors?
Hyperpigmentation
What number on the Fitzpatrick skin type scale corresponds with people of Spanish, Greek, and Italian heritage?
3
The two skin types which have similar levels of hydration are _________.
oily and combination