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CHAPTER 6 SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
CHEMISTRY, INGREDIENTS, AND
SELECTION ACTUAL 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
Acai Berry - (ANSWER)Berry rich in antioxidants, Vitamin A, B, C and E; protects,
replenishes; help heal damaged skin.
Alchohol - (ANSWER)Antiseptic and solvent used in perfumes lotions, and
astringent; specially denatured (SD) alcohol is a mixture of ethanol with a
denaturing agent.
Algae - (ANSWER)Seaweed derivatives used as thickening agents, water-binding
agents, and antioxidants; also nourishes the skin with vitamins and minerals.
Alginate - (ANSWER)Often 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 to soften
and protect while actively soothing skin.
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Aloe Vera - (ANSWER)Popular botanical used in costemtic formulations; emollient
and humectant with hydrating, soften, healing, antimicrobial, and anti-
inflammatory properties.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids - (ANSWER)Abbreviated AHAS; derived naturally from
various plant sources and from milk; used for improving signs of aging, dry skin,
and un 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 emollient.
Aromatherapy - (ANSWER)Therapeutic use of plant aromas and essential oils for
beauty and health treatment purposes; involves the use of highly concentrated,
non-oily, and volatile essential oils to induce such reactions as relaxation and
invigoration, or to simply create a pleasant fragrance during a service.
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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 aplha 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.
CHAPTER 6 SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
CHEMISTRY, INGREDIENTS, AND
SELECTION ACTUAL 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
Acai Berry - (ANSWER)Berry rich in antioxidants, Vitamin A, B, C and E; protects,
replenishes; help heal damaged skin.
Alchohol - (ANSWER)Antiseptic and solvent used in perfumes lotions, and
astringent; specially denatured (SD) alcohol is a mixture of ethanol with a
denaturing agent.
Algae - (ANSWER)Seaweed derivatives used as thickening agents, water-binding
agents, and antioxidants; also nourishes the skin with vitamins and minerals.
Alginate - (ANSWER)Often 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 to soften
and protect while actively soothing skin.
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Aloe Vera - (ANSWER)Popular botanical used in costemtic formulations; emollient
and humectant with hydrating, soften, healing, antimicrobial, and anti-
inflammatory properties.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids - (ANSWER)Abbreviated AHAS; derived naturally from
various plant sources and from milk; used for improving signs of aging, dry skin,
and un 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 emollient.
Aromatherapy - (ANSWER)Therapeutic use of plant aromas and essential oils for
beauty and health treatment purposes; involves the use of highly concentrated,
non-oily, and volatile essential oils to induce such reactions as relaxation and
invigoration, or to simply create a pleasant fragrance during a service.
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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 aplha 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.
