Chapter 6 Skin Care Products: Chemistry,
Ingredients, and Selection Exam Questions
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The two most important laws pertaining to cosmetics marketed in the United States are -
Answer✔The federal food, drug, and cosmetic act (FD&C Act) and The fair packaging and
labeling act (FPLA)
drugs in skin care products are intended to - Answer✔cause actual physiological changes, such
as structure or function of the skin
can a product be both a cosmetic and a drug? - Answer✔yes they are called over the counter
(OTC) drugs. When a product has to intended uses
Example of an OTC - Answer✔acne cleanser with Benzoyl peroxide because it treats and
cleanses
what can lead to adverse reactions? - Answer✔allowing products and their containers to become
dirty, outdated, rancid, or stale
INCI stands for - Answer✔international nomenclature cosmetic ingredient
INCI names are allocated by who - Answer✔the American Cosmetic Association, Personal care
products council and are used internationally
Most common allergens are - Answer✔fragrances, some preservatives and chemical sunscreen
ingredients
symptoms of an irritant reaction include - Answer✔burning
symptoms of an allergic reaction include - Answer✔itching
adverse reactions may be detected when - Answer✔immediately after product application or
many not show up until days or weeks later
where should you perform a patch test - Answer✔inside of the arm near elbow or behind the ear
how to handle adverse reaction - Answer✔immediately remove product always using cold water
& cool compress and have calming products to apply to the skin
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, what do you do when a client contacts you regarding adverse reaction from a product you've
recommended - Answer✔advise them to discontinue use immediately. they can choose an otc
hydrocortisone cream to help symptoms subside. If reaction is serious they should seek medical
care and bring product with them so physician can determine the cause
why are INCI names used on product labels for ingredients? - Answer✔ensures that cosmetic
ingredients are consistently listed, using the same ingredient name from product to product
allowing consumers to easily compare multiple product that have same ingredient names all
around the world
no specific legal definition, are often used loosely - Answer✔natural and all natural
describes natural sourced ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals -
Answer✔organic
the only regulation for the term organic is by the - Answer✔U.S. department of agriculture
(USDA) as it applies to agricultural products
term used to describe products that are not tested in animals at any stage of production process -
Answer✔cruelty-free
does not contain any animal ingredients or animal by products - Answer✔vegan
ingredients that should not be included in vegan products are - Answer✔honey, beeswax,
lanolin, and collagen
vegan products may - Answer✔still contain animal by products
celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder in which - Answer✔eating gluten causes small intestine
to become inflamed
gluten products are only harmful to someone with celiac disease if it is - Answer✔ingested or
used on lip/mouth area (lipstick,toothpaste,mouthwash)
who establishes gluten free claim - Answer✔FDA and international food standards
to establish gluten-feee label there must be less than - Answer✔20 parts to per million (ppm) of
gluten
ingredients or products that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions is -
Answer✔dermatologist tested/nonirritating/hypoallergenic
ingredients that do not clog pores - Answer✔noncomedogenic
ingredients that tend to clog pores - Answer✔comedogenic
label that indicates no additional ingredients have been added to the product to provide fragrance
- Answer✔fragrance-free
product formulated to have no smell - Answer✔unscented
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Ingredients, and Selection Exam Questions
With Correct Answers 100% Guaranteed
Pass.
The two most important laws pertaining to cosmetics marketed in the United States are -
Answer✔The federal food, drug, and cosmetic act (FD&C Act) and The fair packaging and
labeling act (FPLA)
drugs in skin care products are intended to - Answer✔cause actual physiological changes, such
as structure or function of the skin
can a product be both a cosmetic and a drug? - Answer✔yes they are called over the counter
(OTC) drugs. When a product has to intended uses
Example of an OTC - Answer✔acne cleanser with Benzoyl peroxide because it treats and
cleanses
what can lead to adverse reactions? - Answer✔allowing products and their containers to become
dirty, outdated, rancid, or stale
INCI stands for - Answer✔international nomenclature cosmetic ingredient
INCI names are allocated by who - Answer✔the American Cosmetic Association, Personal care
products council and are used internationally
Most common allergens are - Answer✔fragrances, some preservatives and chemical sunscreen
ingredients
symptoms of an irritant reaction include - Answer✔burning
symptoms of an allergic reaction include - Answer✔itching
adverse reactions may be detected when - Answer✔immediately after product application or
many not show up until days or weeks later
where should you perform a patch test - Answer✔inside of the arm near elbow or behind the ear
how to handle adverse reaction - Answer✔immediately remove product always using cold water
& cool compress and have calming products to apply to the skin
1|Page
, what do you do when a client contacts you regarding adverse reaction from a product you've
recommended - Answer✔advise them to discontinue use immediately. they can choose an otc
hydrocortisone cream to help symptoms subside. If reaction is serious they should seek medical
care and bring product with them so physician can determine the cause
why are INCI names used on product labels for ingredients? - Answer✔ensures that cosmetic
ingredients are consistently listed, using the same ingredient name from product to product
allowing consumers to easily compare multiple product that have same ingredient names all
around the world
no specific legal definition, are often used loosely - Answer✔natural and all natural
describes natural sourced ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals -
Answer✔organic
the only regulation for the term organic is by the - Answer✔U.S. department of agriculture
(USDA) as it applies to agricultural products
term used to describe products that are not tested in animals at any stage of production process -
Answer✔cruelty-free
does not contain any animal ingredients or animal by products - Answer✔vegan
ingredients that should not be included in vegan products are - Answer✔honey, beeswax,
lanolin, and collagen
vegan products may - Answer✔still contain animal by products
celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder in which - Answer✔eating gluten causes small intestine
to become inflamed
gluten products are only harmful to someone with celiac disease if it is - Answer✔ingested or
used on lip/mouth area (lipstick,toothpaste,mouthwash)
who establishes gluten free claim - Answer✔FDA and international food standards
to establish gluten-feee label there must be less than - Answer✔20 parts to per million (ppm) of
gluten
ingredients or products that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions is -
Answer✔dermatologist tested/nonirritating/hypoallergenic
ingredients that do not clog pores - Answer✔noncomedogenic
ingredients that tend to clog pores - Answer✔comedogenic
label that indicates no additional ingredients have been added to the product to provide fragrance
- Answer✔fragrance-free
product formulated to have no smell - Answer✔unscented
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