CH. 6: skin care products: chemistry, ingredients
and selection (fundamentals) questions with
correct answers 2026-2027
Which ingredients do the actual work of cleansing, normalizing, moisturizing, or otherwise t
reating the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER-performance
The final product differentiation is dependent on the .-
CORRECT ANSWER-skin type
Product ingredients are derived from a variety of sources, including herbs, essential oils, pla
nts and performance ingredients. - CORRECT ANSWER-
synthetic
Estheticians must have a thorough understanding of the skin care products they sell in orde
r to provide clients with the appropriate treatments, stay current with new developments in
cosmetic chemistry, and avoid . - CORRECT ANSWER-
problem or reactions to products
produced ingredients can be just as effective and may have certai
n advantages over ingredients derived from nature, such as no use of pesticides or not leavi
ng an ecological footprint. - CORRECT ANSWER-Synthetically
The FDA require approval of cosmetics before their manufacture an
d sale. - CORRECT ANSWER-does NOT
How should ingredients be listed? - CORRECT ANSWER-
In descending order of predominance, starting with the ingredient having the highest conce
ntration and ending with the ingredient having the lowest concentration.
Should a product be used if there is any reaction with 24 hours? - CORRECT ANSWER-no
,Products stored in containers and in temperature
s will last longer. - CORRECT ANSWER-dark; cooler
are products intended to improve the skin's health and appea
rance. - CORRECT ANSWER-Cosmeceuticals
The FDA regulates cosmetics in the areas of safety, labeling, and the
. - CORRECT ANSWER-claims made for a product
FDA regulations for cosmetic labeling state that cosmetic companies must list the company's
name, location or distribution point, as well as the .-
CORRECT ANSWER-ingredients in the product
What are the most common allergens in skin care products? - CORRECT ANSWER-
fragrances and some preservatives
Natural - CORRECT ANSWER-Derived from natural sources.
Organic - CORRECT ANSWER-Natural-
sourced ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals.
Cruelty-free - CORRECT ANSWER-
Products not tested on animals at any stage of the production process.
Vegan - CORRECT ANSWER-Does not contain any animal ingredients or animal by-products.
Gluten-free - CORRECT ANSWER-
Products containing less than 20 parts per million of the proteins found in wheat and rye.
, Hypoallergenic - CORRECT ANSWER-Less likely to cause allergic reactions.
Noncomedogenic - CORRECT ANSWER-Does not clog pores.
Comedogenic - CORRECT ANSWER-Forms blackheads.
Fragrance-free - CORRECT ANSWER-No ingredients added to provide a fragrance.
Unscented - CORRECT ANSWER-Formulated to have no smell.
Cosmetics - CORRECT ANSWER-
Articles that are intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or otherwise applied to the hum
an body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering
the appearance.
Drugs - CORRECT ANSWER-
Products (other than food) intended to affect the structures and/or functions of the body of
humans or other animals.
Functional and performance - CORRECT ANSWER-
What are the two ingredients in the cosmetic industry that have a role in the finished prod
uct.
Functional - CORRECT ANSWER-
Allow products to spread, and give them body and texture in a specific form such as a lotio
n, cream or gel.
Performance - CORRECT ANSWER-Cause the actual changes in the appearance of the skin.
and selection (fundamentals) questions with
correct answers 2026-2027
Which ingredients do the actual work of cleansing, normalizing, moisturizing, or otherwise t
reating the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER-performance
The final product differentiation is dependent on the .-
CORRECT ANSWER-skin type
Product ingredients are derived from a variety of sources, including herbs, essential oils, pla
nts and performance ingredients. - CORRECT ANSWER-
synthetic
Estheticians must have a thorough understanding of the skin care products they sell in orde
r to provide clients with the appropriate treatments, stay current with new developments in
cosmetic chemistry, and avoid . - CORRECT ANSWER-
problem or reactions to products
produced ingredients can be just as effective and may have certai
n advantages over ingredients derived from nature, such as no use of pesticides or not leavi
ng an ecological footprint. - CORRECT ANSWER-Synthetically
The FDA require approval of cosmetics before their manufacture an
d sale. - CORRECT ANSWER-does NOT
How should ingredients be listed? - CORRECT ANSWER-
In descending order of predominance, starting with the ingredient having the highest conce
ntration and ending with the ingredient having the lowest concentration.
Should a product be used if there is any reaction with 24 hours? - CORRECT ANSWER-no
,Products stored in containers and in temperature
s will last longer. - CORRECT ANSWER-dark; cooler
are products intended to improve the skin's health and appea
rance. - CORRECT ANSWER-Cosmeceuticals
The FDA regulates cosmetics in the areas of safety, labeling, and the
. - CORRECT ANSWER-claims made for a product
FDA regulations for cosmetic labeling state that cosmetic companies must list the company's
name, location or distribution point, as well as the .-
CORRECT ANSWER-ingredients in the product
What are the most common allergens in skin care products? - CORRECT ANSWER-
fragrances and some preservatives
Natural - CORRECT ANSWER-Derived from natural sources.
Organic - CORRECT ANSWER-Natural-
sourced ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals.
Cruelty-free - CORRECT ANSWER-
Products not tested on animals at any stage of the production process.
Vegan - CORRECT ANSWER-Does not contain any animal ingredients or animal by-products.
Gluten-free - CORRECT ANSWER-
Products containing less than 20 parts per million of the proteins found in wheat and rye.
, Hypoallergenic - CORRECT ANSWER-Less likely to cause allergic reactions.
Noncomedogenic - CORRECT ANSWER-Does not clog pores.
Comedogenic - CORRECT ANSWER-Forms blackheads.
Fragrance-free - CORRECT ANSWER-No ingredients added to provide a fragrance.
Unscented - CORRECT ANSWER-Formulated to have no smell.
Cosmetics - CORRECT ANSWER-
Articles that are intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or otherwise applied to the hum
an body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering
the appearance.
Drugs - CORRECT ANSWER-
Products (other than food) intended to affect the structures and/or functions of the body of
humans or other animals.
Functional and performance - CORRECT ANSWER-
What are the two ingredients in the cosmetic industry that have a role in the finished prod
uct.
Functional - CORRECT ANSWER-
Allow products to spread, and give them body and texture in a specific form such as a lotio
n, cream or gel.
Performance - CORRECT ANSWER-Cause the actual changes in the appearance of the skin.
