Milady Ch. 6 Skin Care Products: Chemistry,
Ingredients and Selection Exam|167 Q’s and
A’s
How do synthetic ingredients compare to ingredients derived from nature? -
-They can be just as effective and may have certain advantages, such as no
use of pesticides or not leaving an ecological footprint.
- What does the FDA do? - -Regulates cosmetics only in the areas of safety,
labeling, and the claims made for a product; do not require approval of
cosmetics before their manufacture or sale.
- How must ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels? - -In descending order
of predominance, starting with the highest concentration and ending with
the lowest concentration.
- A product should not be used when/if? - -There is any reaction within 24
hours.
- How should products be stored to make them last longer? - -In dark
containers in cool temperatures.
- What are cosmeceuticals intended to do? - -Improve the skin's health and
appearance.
- What are the main types of surfactants used in skin-cleansing products? - -
Detergents.
- What type of color agent is not subject to FDA batch certification
requirements? - -Noncertified colors.
- What is an example of an inorganic physical substance? - -Titanium
Dioxide.
- What is titanium dioxide? - -An inorganic sunscreen that reflects UVA and
UVB.
- Where are noncertified colors obtained from? - -Mineral, plant or animal
sources.
- What do emulsifiers cause to mix in order to form an emulsion? - -Oil and
water.
- What do emollients do? - -Lubricate the skin's surface.
, - What are emulsifiers? - -Surfactants that cause oil and water to mix to
form an emulsion.
- What are emollients? - -Fatty materials used to lubricate and moisturize
the skin.
- What do silicones do? - -Act as vehicles for spreading in some products,
including makeup.
- What are carbombers used for? - -Thickening creams and frequently used
in gel products.
- What products coat the skin and reduce friction? - -Lubricants.
- What element turns a fatty acid into a fatty alcohol? - -Hydrogen.
- What is one of the fattiest and healthiest plant oils? - -Coconut oil.
- What type of ingredient is used to improve the hydration, plumpness and
smoothness of the skin? - -Lipids.
- What term refers to ingredients used to dissolve keratin proteins on the
surface of the skin? - -Enzymes.
- What are Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA)
commonly used as? - -Exfoliants.
- What are examples of ingredients that are used to adjust the pH of
products? - -Sodium hydroxide and citric acid.
- What do glycoproteins do? - -Enhance moisture content, immune
response, and cellular metabolism, which boosts cellular oxygen intake.
- What are glycoproteins derived from? - -Yeast
- Fragrances do what? - -Give products their scent.
- Where in the body are alpha lipoic acids found? - -Every cell.
- What is a delivery system? - -Chemical systems that deliver ingredients to
specific areas of the epidermis.
- Green tea, caviar and retinol are known to be beneficial for what type of
skin? - -Mature skin.
Ingredients and Selection Exam|167 Q’s and
A’s
How do synthetic ingredients compare to ingredients derived from nature? -
-They can be just as effective and may have certain advantages, such as no
use of pesticides or not leaving an ecological footprint.
- What does the FDA do? - -Regulates cosmetics only in the areas of safety,
labeling, and the claims made for a product; do not require approval of
cosmetics before their manufacture or sale.
- How must ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels? - -In descending order
of predominance, starting with the highest concentration and ending with
the lowest concentration.
- A product should not be used when/if? - -There is any reaction within 24
hours.
- How should products be stored to make them last longer? - -In dark
containers in cool temperatures.
- What are cosmeceuticals intended to do? - -Improve the skin's health and
appearance.
- What are the main types of surfactants used in skin-cleansing products? - -
Detergents.
- What type of color agent is not subject to FDA batch certification
requirements? - -Noncertified colors.
- What is an example of an inorganic physical substance? - -Titanium
Dioxide.
- What is titanium dioxide? - -An inorganic sunscreen that reflects UVA and
UVB.
- Where are noncertified colors obtained from? - -Mineral, plant or animal
sources.
- What do emulsifiers cause to mix in order to form an emulsion? - -Oil and
water.
- What do emollients do? - -Lubricate the skin's surface.
, - What are emulsifiers? - -Surfactants that cause oil and water to mix to
form an emulsion.
- What are emollients? - -Fatty materials used to lubricate and moisturize
the skin.
- What do silicones do? - -Act as vehicles for spreading in some products,
including makeup.
- What are carbombers used for? - -Thickening creams and frequently used
in gel products.
- What products coat the skin and reduce friction? - -Lubricants.
- What element turns a fatty acid into a fatty alcohol? - -Hydrogen.
- What is one of the fattiest and healthiest plant oils? - -Coconut oil.
- What type of ingredient is used to improve the hydration, plumpness and
smoothness of the skin? - -Lipids.
- What term refers to ingredients used to dissolve keratin proteins on the
surface of the skin? - -Enzymes.
- What are Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA)
commonly used as? - -Exfoliants.
- What are examples of ingredients that are used to adjust the pH of
products? - -Sodium hydroxide and citric acid.
- What do glycoproteins do? - -Enhance moisture content, immune
response, and cellular metabolism, which boosts cellular oxygen intake.
- What are glycoproteins derived from? - -Yeast
- Fragrances do what? - -Give products their scent.
- Where in the body are alpha lipoic acids found? - -Every cell.
- What is a delivery system? - -Chemical systems that deliver ingredients to
specific areas of the epidermis.
- Green tea, caviar and retinol are known to be beneficial for what type of
skin? - -Mature skin.
