Intro topics
What is melanin production stimulated by?
UV exposure
Which body system covers, shapes, and supports the skeleton?
Muscular system
What is a functional ingredient?
An ingredient that does not change the appearance of the skin, but is necessary for the product formulation
What is redness caused by inflammation?
Erythema
What does sterilization do?
Destroys all microbial life including spores
What color is pheomelanin?
Red/yellow
Which cranial nerve is the largest?
Fifth
What type of product is more likely to make blackheads worse?
Comedogenic
What is pseudofolliculitis?
Razor bumps
What percentage of the hair is made up of hard keratin?
90%
In order for a bacterial infection to occur, what must be present?
Pathogenic bacteria
What is a hydrator?
A product that attracts water to the skin
What is eczema?
A painful, inflammatory, itching disease of the skin
What are tubelike depressions with oil glands attached to them?
Follicles
Which hormone stimulates the skin to reproduce and heal?
Epidermal growth factor (EGF)
Which part of the muscle is the moveable attachment furthest from the skeleton?
Insertion
Which type of mask is a roll off mask?
Gommage
What is the fungal condition that inhibits melanin production?
Tinea versicolor
What tool allows you to see fungal infections, deep pigmentation, and bacterial disorders of the skin?
Wood's lamp
Which immune cell is primarily found in the epidermis?
Langerhans cells
What is the function of epithelial tissue?
To provide a protective covering for the body's cavities and organs
Which type of cleanser is used for removing heavy stage makeup?
Cleansing creams
What is miliaria rubra?
An inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands; also known as "prickly heat"
What does the FDA regulate in the cosmetics industry?
Cosmetic labeling