Chapter 6: Skin Care Products Exam
Questions and Answers
2 Main types of ingredients in cosmetic chemistry - -- Functional Ingredients
- Performance Ingredients
- Functional Ingredients - -Act as vehicles that allow products to spread,
give products body & texture, & give products a specific form (ex: lotion,
cream, or gel)
- Performance Ingredients - -Aka active ingredients - ingredients that
chemically cause physiological changes
- Food & Drug Admin (FDA) - -responsible for ensuring safety of the nation's
cosmetics which includes makeup & skin care products.
- FDA only regulates cosmetics in relation to... - -safety, labeling, and claims
made for a product
- Cosmetics - -intended to affect the appearance of the skin
- Cleanser - -a cosmetic because its intended use is to cleanse the skin;
dissolve makeup, oil, dirt
- Drugs - -intended to cause actual physiological changes, such as structure
or function of skin
- Over-The Counter (OTC) Drugs - -Nonprescription medicated products w/
lower doses of active ingredients, defined as both cosmetics & drugs
- Moisturizers - -product to provide moisture to the skin
- Cosmeceuticals - -used to describe high-quality products or ingredients
intended to improve the skin's health & appearance; include pharmaceutical-
grade ingredients
- Product labeling must list: - -- company name
- location
- distribution point
- all ingredients
- INCI - -International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient; FDA requires all
cosmetic labels include list of ingredients using standardized INCI names
, - Most Common Allergens - -- Fragrances
- Some preservatives - Chemical sunscreen
- Patch test - -Pretest a small quantity of the product
- 9 main home care categories - -1. Cleansers
2. Toners
3. Exfoliants
4. Mask
5. Massage Products
6. Serums & Ampoules
7. Eye Products
8. Lip Products
9. Sunscreens
- Toners - -Water-based liquids applied to skin after cleaning
- Types of Toners - -- astringents
- fresheners
- Fresheners - -alcohol-free toners; aka freshening lotion
- Astringents - -contain hydroxy acids & various amounts of alcohol; for oily
or acne prone skin
- Exfoliants - -Often used after cleansing
- Exfoliant Benefits - -Softer, brighter complexion
Improve skin's ability to retain moisture
Increase cell turnover rate
Extractions easier
Product penetration improved
Makeup application smoother
- Toner Benefits - -Remove residue
Soften skin
Restore natural pH; hydrates skin
Temporary tightening effect
- Cleanser Benefits - -Dissolve makeup, oil, dirt
Additional ingredients to combat skin conditions
- Types of Exfoliants - -- mechanical exfoliant
- chemical exfoliant
- enzyme
Questions and Answers
2 Main types of ingredients in cosmetic chemistry - -- Functional Ingredients
- Performance Ingredients
- Functional Ingredients - -Act as vehicles that allow products to spread,
give products body & texture, & give products a specific form (ex: lotion,
cream, or gel)
- Performance Ingredients - -Aka active ingredients - ingredients that
chemically cause physiological changes
- Food & Drug Admin (FDA) - -responsible for ensuring safety of the nation's
cosmetics which includes makeup & skin care products.
- FDA only regulates cosmetics in relation to... - -safety, labeling, and claims
made for a product
- Cosmetics - -intended to affect the appearance of the skin
- Cleanser - -a cosmetic because its intended use is to cleanse the skin;
dissolve makeup, oil, dirt
- Drugs - -intended to cause actual physiological changes, such as structure
or function of skin
- Over-The Counter (OTC) Drugs - -Nonprescription medicated products w/
lower doses of active ingredients, defined as both cosmetics & drugs
- Moisturizers - -product to provide moisture to the skin
- Cosmeceuticals - -used to describe high-quality products or ingredients
intended to improve the skin's health & appearance; include pharmaceutical-
grade ingredients
- Product labeling must list: - -- company name
- location
- distribution point
- all ingredients
- INCI - -International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient; FDA requires all
cosmetic labels include list of ingredients using standardized INCI names
, - Most Common Allergens - -- Fragrances
- Some preservatives - Chemical sunscreen
- Patch test - -Pretest a small quantity of the product
- 9 main home care categories - -1. Cleansers
2. Toners
3. Exfoliants
4. Mask
5. Massage Products
6. Serums & Ampoules
7. Eye Products
8. Lip Products
9. Sunscreens
- Toners - -Water-based liquids applied to skin after cleaning
- Types of Toners - -- astringents
- fresheners
- Fresheners - -alcohol-free toners; aka freshening lotion
- Astringents - -contain hydroxy acids & various amounts of alcohol; for oily
or acne prone skin
- Exfoliants - -Often used after cleansing
- Exfoliant Benefits - -Softer, brighter complexion
Improve skin's ability to retain moisture
Increase cell turnover rate
Extractions easier
Product penetration improved
Makeup application smoother
- Toner Benefits - -Remove residue
Soften skin
Restore natural pH; hydrates skin
Temporary tightening effect
- Cleanser Benefits - -Dissolve makeup, oil, dirt
Additional ingredients to combat skin conditions
- Types of Exfoliants - -- mechanical exfoliant
- chemical exfoliant
- enzyme
