The markup of products from wholesale to retail is
100 percent
When choosing a product you should consider if the manufacturer is offering ____________
education
Follow up with a client after _____ ______
one week
otc (over the counter)
Where does a client get the most effective results?
at home
The SPF most recommended by esthetician
SPF 30 (30)
Skin care professionals should have a thorough understanding of the _________ formulation of each product.
chemical
You should perform a patch test on this part of the body
The inside of the arm
What should you do in the case someone is having a negative reaction during a treatment? 2 things.
remove the product; apply cold compress or cold water
Some of the most effective products are made?
a)naturally
b)synthetically
synthetically
This type of product attracts water but is oil free
hydrator ( accepted answer:humectant)
a marketing term; no federal regulation; a "made-up" term; all of these answers accepted.
A product less likely to cause allergic reactions is called
hypoallergenic
The difference between irritant reactions and allergic reactions
irritants burn, allergens itch
What does the term cruelty free mean?
not tested on animals
The US defines cosmetics as
articles which are intended to affect the appearance of the skin
Products may be regulated as these 2 things
drugs and cosmetics
fragrance
Who regulates organic ingredients?
USDA
Unscented products contain ingredients that _____________
mask the odors and smells or scents of the products
The FD&C defines drugs as articles intended to
prevent disease(s)
cosmeceutical
A fragrance free product may be _______ scented
lavender
Kojic acid suppresses this in the skin
Melanin
Gluten free products can only contain this percentage of gluten (exact answer needed)
20 PPM (twenty parts per million) in other words, 20 out of 1 million.
The ingredient that allows oil and water to mix is known as an ____________
emulsifier
This is how ingredients are labeled on cosmetics
descending order of predominance (highest to lowest; most to least -accepted)
These type of containers help products to last longer
dark (opaque)
Products labeled vegan should not contain these types of ingredients
animal by-products; (ex for you> lanolin, collagen. keratin, beeswax, fish scales and more)
The standardized system which allows consumers to compare the names of ingredients -full name.
International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI)
This type of ingredient is used to thicken creams
Carbomer (fun fact; they might should up as acrylates)
Emollients are made up of
lipids (ex.lanolin, petrolatum, shea butter, mineral oil)
The type of toner most used for oily skin
astringent
The 2 most important laws pertaining to cosmetic sales in the USA
The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
This type of exfoliant is also called a mask. It can be both chemical and physical
gommage