COSMETIC SCINCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
skin protectants
temporary protection of injured or exposed sin or mucous membrane surfaces from harmful or
annoying stimuli
sunscreens
protection from the harmful radiation of the sun
titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, avobenxone,
labeling
must be legible at the time of purchase
-incidental ingredients do not have to be listed
-fragrance (umbrella term)
emulsion
dosage form
lotion- low viscosity
cream- middle viscosity
butter- high
not stable
,ointment
dosage form , stable
suspension
suspended particles within a liquid medium
not stable have to shake before use
gel
dosage form that is stable, uses carbomer to have the correct pH
paste
dosage form that is pseudoplastic and is stable
powder
loose vs. compact
relatively stable
capsule
gelatin capsules are main dosage
stick
dosage form
stable
,aerosol
solution vs emulsion vs suspension
quick breaking vs long lasting form
relatively stable
liquid dosage forms
solution, lotion, suspension
semi-solid dosage form
cream, ointment, paste, gel
solid dosage form
loose and compressed powder
capsule
stick
primary colors
red, yellow, and blue
secondary colors
green, orange, and purple
tertiary colors
, inbetweeners
complementary
ex. red and green
vermilion zone
area in which lip products are applied
history of lip products
used an ancient Egypt
-cleopatra used crushed ants, carmine and beeswax.
-the people squeezed put purple and red groom iodine, bromine, led to serious diseases also known as
the kiss of death
middle ages they decreased in popularity,
modern lipstick increased with popularity mostly dark colors
1915-first metal containers
1920 first swivel tube
1930- first lip gloss(maxfactor)
1940- long lasting lipstick
lipbalm
to prevent and/or relieve symptoms caused by dryness of the lips= OTC drug-cosmetic products
cocoa butter and petrolatum jelly
color and taste are not essential
ingredients- waxes, oils, fats, butters, and hydrocarbons,
ANSWERS
skin protectants
temporary protection of injured or exposed sin or mucous membrane surfaces from harmful or
annoying stimuli
sunscreens
protection from the harmful radiation of the sun
titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, avobenxone,
labeling
must be legible at the time of purchase
-incidental ingredients do not have to be listed
-fragrance (umbrella term)
emulsion
dosage form
lotion- low viscosity
cream- middle viscosity
butter- high
not stable
,ointment
dosage form , stable
suspension
suspended particles within a liquid medium
not stable have to shake before use
gel
dosage form that is stable, uses carbomer to have the correct pH
paste
dosage form that is pseudoplastic and is stable
powder
loose vs. compact
relatively stable
capsule
gelatin capsules are main dosage
stick
dosage form
stable
,aerosol
solution vs emulsion vs suspension
quick breaking vs long lasting form
relatively stable
liquid dosage forms
solution, lotion, suspension
semi-solid dosage form
cream, ointment, paste, gel
solid dosage form
loose and compressed powder
capsule
stick
primary colors
red, yellow, and blue
secondary colors
green, orange, and purple
tertiary colors
, inbetweeners
complementary
ex. red and green
vermilion zone
area in which lip products are applied
history of lip products
used an ancient Egypt
-cleopatra used crushed ants, carmine and beeswax.
-the people squeezed put purple and red groom iodine, bromine, led to serious diseases also known as
the kiss of death
middle ages they decreased in popularity,
modern lipstick increased with popularity mostly dark colors
1915-first metal containers
1920 first swivel tube
1930- first lip gloss(maxfactor)
1940- long lasting lipstick
lipbalm
to prevent and/or relieve symptoms caused by dryness of the lips= OTC drug-cosmetic products
cocoa butter and petrolatum jelly
color and taste are not essential
ingredients- waxes, oils, fats, butters, and hydrocarbons,
