Electricity in Esthetics
Matter
PH
Cosmetic Products
Cosmetic Product ingredients
100

The thermal breakdown of the skin by intense heat is called?

Pyrolysis

100

Matter with definite weight and volume but no definite shape is called?

Liquid

100

In chemistry PHH stands for?

Potential Hydrogen

100

SPF testing is based on which type of UV rays?

UVB

100

What is the following ingredient found first in the majority of cosmetic and skin care products?

Water

200

The length of time that current is flowing is known as?

Pulse

200

Which type of electrical charge do protons have?

Positive

200

Acids tends to taste?

Sour

200

A substance that is able to dissolve another substance is called?

Solvent

200

A delivery system that requires friction to release the performance ingredient?

Microcapsules

300

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum humans see is known as?

Visible Light

300

Pure substances are made of only one type of?

Atom or Molecule

300

What do numbers greater than 7 indicate on the PH scale?

Alkaline Solution

300

Which type of Uv rays is longer-penetrating and causes collagen breakdown?

UVA

300

What is the following term that means the product is less likely to provoke an allergic reaction?

Hypoallergenic

400

Galvaic,faradic and pulsed DC fall under what type of current?

Direct

400

What is created when amino acids join together in chains?

Proteins

400

A pH of 5 is how many times more acidic than a pH of 6?

10

400

Masks with the primary purpose of absorbing excess oil, tightening and refining the pores and aiding in preventing clogging are?

Clay/Mud masks

400

How are ingredients listed on a product?

Descending order by weight concentration

500

The wavelengths that the produce the longest waves of visible spectrum are?

Red

500

Which of the following biochemical compounds form components that fill the intercellular spaces in the skin?

Lipids

500

What color does blue litmus paper turn when placed in acid?

Red

500

Which mask would help calm and soothe your clients sensitive skin?

Gel Mask

500

What cosmetic ingredient helps to prevent moisture loss?

Emollient