SKIN CARE PRODUCTS: CHEMISTRY, INGREDIENTS AND SELECTION QUIZ 2023

Describe why an esthetician should study and have a thorough understanding of skincare products. - correct answer-it's critical to know basic chemistry of formulations, cosmetic ingredient benefits and potential side effects and how to select product ingredients based on needs, condition and skin type -educate clients about products used in treatment and home use -explain what skincare products and ingredients do, why they're effective, realistic expectations, and how to properly use at home -remain on top of latest ingredients and product technology as new development and cosmetic chemistry is evolving It is critical for an esthetician to learn ___________, ____________ and _____________ when it comes to cosmetic products - correct answerlaws, regulations, and safety guidelines List the two most important laws pertaining to cosmetics marketed in the united states - correct answer-federal food, drug and cosmetic act -fair packaging and labeling act What is a cosmetic according to the fd&c act? - correct answerarticles rubbed, poured, sprinkled, sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering appearance What is a drug according to the fd&c act? - correct answerarticles intended for use in diagnosis, cures, mitigation, treatment and/or prevention of disease A cosmeceutical is? - correct answera skin care product or makeup that includes pharmaceutical grade ingredients The acronym inci stands for - correct answerinternational nomenclature cosmetic ingredients Inci names are used- - correct answerby american cosmetic association, personal care products council and internationally When can the fda take legal action against a cosmetic on the market? - correct answerif they have a reliable information showing it is misbranded List the general symptoms of an adverse reaction - correct answer-burning, itching, inflammation, blisters, hives, rashes -eyes may swell, puff, or produce tears Describe how to perform a patch test - correct answer-apply product on inside of arm near elbow or behind the ear -if there is a reaction within 24 hours, the product shouldn't be used What are the steps to follow during a facial treatment if the client's skin becomes excessively red? - correct answerimmediately remove the product, rinse with cold water or compress Where can cosmetic ingredients be derived from? - correct answer-natural sources, plants, vitamins, animals -can also be synthesized in lab using chemical compounds Describe the advantages of natural and synthetic ingredients - correct answerno use of pesticides, no ecological footprint left behind, powerful skincare benefits Describe the two main categories of ingredients in cosmetic chemistry - correct answer-functional ingredients, they don't affect the appearance of the skin, they act as a vehicle allowing products to spread -performance ingredients, cause skin appearance to change ______________ingredients originate from plants and can provide many benefits to support the health, texture, integrity of the skin - correct answerbotanical _____________can help skin appear brighter and clearer the path for other skin care products to work more effectively - correct answerexfoliation ___________are ingredients that physically polish away dead skin cells from the surface - correct answermechanical ingredients ______________remove dead skin cells with the use of enzymes, hydroxy acids, and chemical compounds to aid in cell turnover - correct answerchemical ingredients _______________provide gentle exfoliation and dissolve keratin proteins within dead skin cells on the surface to make skin soft and smoother - correct answerenzymes ___________ are naturally occurring acids dry from fruit, nuts, milk, or sugars - correct answerahas _____________ is the beta hydroxy acid found in skin care products and is soluble so it can get into pores to cut through the oil that clogs them - correct answersalicylic acid When applied to the skin, ____________, a vitamin a derivative, does not induce redness or irritation like products with high concentration of hydroxy acids potentially can - correct answerretinols Botanicals are very popular source of, _______________, ingredients that provide and maintain a natural radiance and go to the skin - correct answerbrightening ingredients Lightening ingredients are also known as __________ suppressants, or tyrosinase inhibitors - correct answermelanin When applied topically, _______________healing and____________ ingredients provide vital nutrients and hydration to the skin and also play a crucial role in healing and repair - correct answernutrition, rejuvenation ____________,_____________and hydrophilic agents are ingredients that attract water to the skin surface and lock water on the skin, reducing dehydration - correct answerhumectants, hydrators ______________are among the most effective ingredients for all skin types and conditions and when applied topically, they neutralize free radicals - correct answerantioxidants Deficiencies in your ___________ intake can cause adverse effects on the skin, as they are essential to your health and body functions - correct answervitamin ____________like copper and zinc, provide therapeutic benefits when applied topically through skin care products - correct answerminerals In skincare products, many ______________ ingredients are used to help reinforce the proteins naturally occurring in the skin and therefore revitalize the skin's building blocks so it becomes more resilient - correct answerpeptide __________, a family of lipid molecules, replenish the natural lipids and skin that are lost from exposure to harsh environmental factors, from use of drying products, during the natural aging process - correct answerceramides Botanicals such as calendula, chamomile, rose, and aloe vera have all been used in skincare for many years for their natural ____________ properties - correct answerhealing Topically applied, ____________, considered one of the latest beauty breakthroughs, act to balance and retain healthy bacteria on your skin while combating harmful bacteria - correct answerprobiotics ____________ and beta glucans, normally derived from yeast cells enhance the skin's defense mechanisms and stimulate cell metabolism - correct answerglycoproteins ______________, which promotes skin tissue repair and regeneration can be derived from human cell growth in a laboratory as well as non in human sources such as plants - correct answergrowth factors __________ help prevent ultraviolet radiation from harming the skin - correct answersunscreen ___________ sunscreen ingredients are organic compounds that work by absorbing uv rays into the skin, changing them to heat, then releasing them from the skin - correct answerchemical Physical sunscreen ingredients, also called mineral sunscreens, or inorganic material compounds that physically ____________ or ___________ ultraviolet radiation - correct answerreflect or scatter List the types of ingredients can be used on all skin types and conditions - correct answeraloe vera, alpha lipoic acid, lactobacillus ferment, mandelic acid, mastina, niacinamide, retinol, shea butter, vitamin a, vitamin c What is the goal in treating dry skin? List the types of ingredients used - correct answergoal: provide moisturizing, replenishing, and skin restoring ingredients -emollients -ceramide -humectants What is the golden treating combination skin? What types of ingredients are used? - correct answergoal-to maintain a healthy balance of water and oil -emollients -humectants -oil balancing/regulating What is the golden treating dehydrated skin? What's the types of ingredients used - correct answergoal- restore internal skin hydration and retain inner moisture by preventing trans epidermal water loss -humectants -light, rich emollients based on skin types What is the golden treating oily skin? List the types of ingredients used - correct answergoal-provide ingredients that reduce overactivity of oil glands and promote a healthy oil/water balance and keep pores from becoming clogged and leading to acne -hydroxy acids, humectants, light emollients, oil balancing and regulating ingredients, clarifying and detoxifying What is the goal in treating acne/problematic skin? List the types of ingredients used - correct answergoal: restore over activity of oil glands, promote healthy oil / water balance, keep pores from becoming clogged, inhibits acne causing bacteria, reduce inflammation -antibacterial / antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory / soothing, humectants, light emollients, retinoids, topical probiotic, oil balancing, clarifying, detoxifying What is the golden treating sensitive/reactive skin? List the types of ingredients used - correct answergoal-choosing products with ingredients to soothe, calm, reduce inflammation, heal, and help restore skin barrier function -anti-inflammatory, soothing, anti-irritant, ceramides, humectants, topical probiotics, healing, high in efa What is the golden treating hyperpigmentation? What's the types of ingredients used - correct answergoal:use products with blend of ingredients to reduce heat and inflammation within the skin accompanied by lighteners and brighteners to reduce pigmented areas and minimize