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MILADY SKIN CARE PRODUCTS ACTUAL
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Performance Ingredients - (ANSWER)Ingredients that do the actual work of
cleansing, normalizing, moisturizing, or otherwise treating the skin.
Cause actual changes in appearance of skin
AKA active ingredients
Phytotherapy - (ANSWER)Therapeutic benefits from plants
Season or activities - (ANSWER)Reasons why a person's skin care needs change
Cosmetic act of 1938 - (ANSWER)How the fda views cosmetics
Cosmetics - (ANSWER)Articles that are intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled
or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing,
beautifying, promoting attractiveness of altering the appearance
Functional ingredients - (ANSWER)Majority of a product. Allow products to
spread, give them body and texture and give a specific form i.e. Cream, lotion or
gel. Do not affect appearance of the skin but are necessary in product
formulation. Ex. Preservative
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Glycerin - (ANSWER)Hydrates skin surface
AHAs - (ANSWER)Exfoliate the corneum
Lipids - (ANSWER)Help patch the skin's barrier
Cosmeceuticals - (ANSWER)Products intended to improve the skin's health and
appearance. Have stronger performance ingredients that may cause biochemical
reactions and physiological effects to the skin. Not yet recognized by FDA
Hypoallergenic - (ANSWER)Ingredients that may be less likely to cause allergic
reaction
Noncomedogenic - (ANSWER)Ingredients that will not clog pores or cause
comedones
Anhydrous - (ANSWER)Products that do not contain any water
Designed for dry skin
Emollients - (ANSWER)Fatty materials used to lubricate and moisturize skin
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In loose powder help to slip evenly across and adhere to skin
Occlusion - (ANSWER)Moisturizing technique in which emollients lie on top of
skin and prevent dehydration by trapping water and decreasing tewl
Mineral oil - (ANSWER)Come from the earth, specifically from petroleum sources.
Offer excellent protection against dehydration and helps prevent irritant skin
contact.
Lubricants - (ANSWER)Coat the skin and reduce friction
Fatty acids - (ANSWER)beneficial for skin that does not produce enough sebum.
Lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats.
Ex. Oleic acid, stearic acid, and caprylic acid
Coconut and palm oil - (ANSWER)Two of the fattiest and heaviest oils
Fatty alcohols - (ANSWER)Fatty acids that have been exposed to hydrogen.
Not drying
MILADY SKIN CARE PRODUCTS ACTUAL
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Performance Ingredients - (ANSWER)Ingredients that do the actual work of
cleansing, normalizing, moisturizing, or otherwise treating the skin.
Cause actual changes in appearance of skin
AKA active ingredients
Phytotherapy - (ANSWER)Therapeutic benefits from plants
Season or activities - (ANSWER)Reasons why a person's skin care needs change
Cosmetic act of 1938 - (ANSWER)How the fda views cosmetics
Cosmetics - (ANSWER)Articles that are intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled
or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing,
beautifying, promoting attractiveness of altering the appearance
Functional ingredients - (ANSWER)Majority of a product. Allow products to
spread, give them body and texture and give a specific form i.e. Cream, lotion or
gel. Do not affect appearance of the skin but are necessary in product
formulation. Ex. Preservative
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Glycerin - (ANSWER)Hydrates skin surface
AHAs - (ANSWER)Exfoliate the corneum
Lipids - (ANSWER)Help patch the skin's barrier
Cosmeceuticals - (ANSWER)Products intended to improve the skin's health and
appearance. Have stronger performance ingredients that may cause biochemical
reactions and physiological effects to the skin. Not yet recognized by FDA
Hypoallergenic - (ANSWER)Ingredients that may be less likely to cause allergic
reaction
Noncomedogenic - (ANSWER)Ingredients that will not clog pores or cause
comedones
Anhydrous - (ANSWER)Products that do not contain any water
Designed for dry skin
Emollients - (ANSWER)Fatty materials used to lubricate and moisturize skin
, 3
In loose powder help to slip evenly across and adhere to skin
Occlusion - (ANSWER)Moisturizing technique in which emollients lie on top of
skin and prevent dehydration by trapping water and decreasing tewl
Mineral oil - (ANSWER)Come from the earth, specifically from petroleum sources.
Offer excellent protection against dehydration and helps prevent irritant skin
contact.
Lubricants - (ANSWER)Coat the skin and reduce friction
Fatty acids - (ANSWER)beneficial for skin that does not produce enough sebum.
Lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats.
Ex. Oleic acid, stearic acid, and caprylic acid
Coconut and palm oil - (ANSWER)Two of the fattiest and heaviest oils
Fatty alcohols - (ANSWER)Fatty acids that have been exposed to hydrogen.
Not drying
