MILADY CH. 6: SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
AND INGREDIENTS EXAM QUESTIONS
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS NEW
UPDATE
ACAI BERRY - Answer- ✔✔berry rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, B, C, and E; protects,
replenishes; helps heal damaged skin
ALCOHOL - Answer- ✔✔Antiseptic and solvent used in perfumes, lotions, and
astringents.
ALGAE - Answer- ✔✔seaweed derivatives used as thickening agents, water-binding
agents, and antioxidants; also nourishes the skin with vitamins and minerals
ALGINATE - Answer- ✔✔seaweed-based mask applied after a serum or treatment
cream; they come in powder form and are mixed with water or serums, and dry to form
a rubberized texture
ALLANTOIN - Answer- ✔✔derived from the root of the comfrey plant.
helps soften and protect while actively soothing skin
ALOE VERA - Answer- ✔✔popular botanical used in cosmetic formulations; emollient
and humectant with hydrating, softening, healing, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory
properties
ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS - Answer- ✔✔(AHA); derived naturally from various plant
sources and from milk. used for improving signs of aging, dry skin, and uneven skin
tone.
ALPHA LIPOIC ACID - Answer- ✔✔A natural molecule found in every cell in the body; it
is a powerful antioxidant and is soluble in water and oil.
AMPOULES - Answer- ✔✔small, sealed vial containing a single application of highly
concentrated serum of extracts in a water or oil base
ANHYDROUS - Answer- ✔✔Describes products that do not contain any water.
ARGAN OIL - Answer- ✔✔derived from the kernels of the argan tree; very light
botanical oil used as an emollient
, AROMATHERAPY - Answer- ✔✔The therapeutic use of plant aromas for beauty and
health treatment.
ASTRINGENTS - Answer- ✔✔also called toners, these liquids help remove excess oil
on the skin
AZULENE - Answer- ✔✔Derived from the chamomile plant and characterized by its
deep blue color; has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
BENZOYL PEROXIDE - Answer- ✔✔ingredient with antibacterial properties commonly
used to treat inflamed acne lesions
BETA-GLUCANS - Answer- ✔✔Ingredients used in anti-aging cosmetics to help reduce
the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating the formation of collagen
BETA HYDROXY ACIDS - Answer- ✔✔Abbreviated BHAs; exfoliating organic acid;
salicylic acid; milder than alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). BHAs dissolve oil and are
beneficial for oily skin.
BOTANICALS - Answer- ✔✔ingredients derived from plants
CALENDULA - Answer- ✔✔Anti-inflammatory plant extract.
CARBOMERS - Answer- ✔✔Ingredients used to thicken creams; frequently used in gel
products.
CERTIFIED COLORS - Answer- ✔✔inorganic color agents also known as metal salts;
listed on ingredient labels as D&C (drug and cosmetic)
CHAMOMILE - Answer- ✔✔plant extract with calming and soothing properties
CHELATING AGENTS - Answer- ✔✔A chemical added to cosmetics to improve the
efficiency of the preservative.
CHEMICAL EXFOLIENTS - Answer- ✔✔products with chemical agents used to dissolve
dead skin and the intercellular matrix or glue that holds them together (desmosomes)
CLAY MASKS - Answer- ✔✔oil-absorbing purifying masks made with a clay base (such
as kaolin or bentonite) that draw impurities to the surface of the skin as they dry and
tighten
CLEANSER - Answer- ✔✔soap or detergent that cleans the skin
AND INGREDIENTS EXAM QUESTIONS
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS NEW
UPDATE
ACAI BERRY - Answer- ✔✔berry rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, B, C, and E; protects,
replenishes; helps heal damaged skin
ALCOHOL - Answer- ✔✔Antiseptic and solvent used in perfumes, lotions, and
astringents.
ALGAE - Answer- ✔✔seaweed derivatives used as thickening agents, water-binding
agents, and antioxidants; also nourishes the skin with vitamins and minerals
ALGINATE - Answer- ✔✔seaweed-based mask applied after a serum or treatment
cream; they come in powder form and are mixed with water or serums, and dry to form
a rubberized texture
ALLANTOIN - Answer- ✔✔derived from the root of the comfrey plant.
helps soften and protect while actively soothing skin
ALOE VERA - Answer- ✔✔popular botanical used in cosmetic formulations; emollient
and humectant with hydrating, softening, healing, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory
properties
ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS - Answer- ✔✔(AHA); derived naturally from various plant
sources and from milk. used for improving signs of aging, dry skin, and uneven skin
tone.
ALPHA LIPOIC ACID - Answer- ✔✔A natural molecule found in every cell in the body; it
is a powerful antioxidant and is soluble in water and oil.
AMPOULES - Answer- ✔✔small, sealed vial containing a single application of highly
concentrated serum of extracts in a water or oil base
ANHYDROUS - Answer- ✔✔Describes products that do not contain any water.
ARGAN OIL - Answer- ✔✔derived from the kernels of the argan tree; very light
botanical oil used as an emollient
, AROMATHERAPY - Answer- ✔✔The therapeutic use of plant aromas for beauty and
health treatment.
ASTRINGENTS - Answer- ✔✔also called toners, these liquids help remove excess oil
on the skin
AZULENE - Answer- ✔✔Derived from the chamomile plant and characterized by its
deep blue color; has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
BENZOYL PEROXIDE - Answer- ✔✔ingredient with antibacterial properties commonly
used to treat inflamed acne lesions
BETA-GLUCANS - Answer- ✔✔Ingredients used in anti-aging cosmetics to help reduce
the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating the formation of collagen
BETA HYDROXY ACIDS - Answer- ✔✔Abbreviated BHAs; exfoliating organic acid;
salicylic acid; milder than alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). BHAs dissolve oil and are
beneficial for oily skin.
BOTANICALS - Answer- ✔✔ingredients derived from plants
CALENDULA - Answer- ✔✔Anti-inflammatory plant extract.
CARBOMERS - Answer- ✔✔Ingredients used to thicken creams; frequently used in gel
products.
CERTIFIED COLORS - Answer- ✔✔inorganic color agents also known as metal salts;
listed on ingredient labels as D&C (drug and cosmetic)
CHAMOMILE - Answer- ✔✔plant extract with calming and soothing properties
CHELATING AGENTS - Answer- ✔✔A chemical added to cosmetics to improve the
efficiency of the preservative.
CHEMICAL EXFOLIENTS - Answer- ✔✔products with chemical agents used to dissolve
dead skin and the intercellular matrix or glue that holds them together (desmosomes)
CLAY MASKS - Answer- ✔✔oil-absorbing purifying masks made with a clay base (such
as kaolin or bentonite) that draw impurities to the surface of the skin as they dry and
tighten
CLEANSER - Answer- ✔✔soap or detergent that cleans the skin
