MILADY CHAPTER 6 SKINCARE PRODUCTS, CHEMISTRY, INGREDIENTS
AND SELECTION NEWEST EXAM VERSION| 110+ QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST UPPDATED
VERSION MARCH 2024
Retinol - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Natural form of vitamin A; stimulates
cell repair and helps to normalize skin cells by generating new cells.
Quaternium 15 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔An all-purpose preservative
active against bacteria, mold, and yeast. It is probably the greatest
formaldehyde releaser among cosmetic preservatives, causing dermatitis
and allergies
preservatives - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔chemical agents that inhibit the
growth of microorganisms in cosmetic formulations; they kill bacteria and
prevent product from spoiling
polymers - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Chemical compounds formed by
combining a number of small molecules (monomers) into long chain-like
structures; advanced vehicles that release substances onto the skin's
surface at a microscopically controlled rate.
Polyglucans - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Ingredients derived from yeast
cells that help strengthen the immune system and stimulate the
metabolism; also hydrophilic and help preserve and protect collagen and
elastin.
Plant stem cells - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔derived from plants to protect
or stimulate our own skin stem cells; health and anti-aging ingredients
Phthalates - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔plasticizers used in skin care
formulas to moisturize and soften skin, and to dissolve or blend ingredients
pH adjusters - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Acids or alkalis (bases) used to
adjust the pH of products.
, Petrolatum - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔emollient ingredient derived from
petroleum sources
hydrators - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Ingredients that attract water to the
skin's surface.
Hydrophillic agents - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ingredients that attract
water to the skin's surface
hypoallerginic - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔refers to ingredients or products
that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions
jojoba - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Oil widely used in cosmetics; extracted
from the bean-like seeds of the desert shrub. Used as a lubricant and
noncomedogenic emollient and moisturizer.
keratolytic - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔an agent that causes exfoliation, or
sloughing, of skin cells.
kojic acid - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Skin-brightening agent.
lakes - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Insoluble pigments made by combining a
dye with an inorganic material.
lanolin - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Emollient with moisturizing properties;
also an emulsifier with high water-absorption capabilities.
Lavender - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Antiallergenic, anti-inflammatory,
antiseptic, antibacterial, balancing, energizing, soothing, and healing.
licorice - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Anti-irritant used for sensitive skin;
helps lighten pigmentation.
Lipids - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔fats or fat-like substances; lipids help
repair and protect the barrier function of the skin
AND SELECTION NEWEST EXAM VERSION| 110+ QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST UPPDATED
VERSION MARCH 2024
Retinol - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Natural form of vitamin A; stimulates
cell repair and helps to normalize skin cells by generating new cells.
Quaternium 15 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔An all-purpose preservative
active against bacteria, mold, and yeast. It is probably the greatest
formaldehyde releaser among cosmetic preservatives, causing dermatitis
and allergies
preservatives - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔chemical agents that inhibit the
growth of microorganisms in cosmetic formulations; they kill bacteria and
prevent product from spoiling
polymers - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Chemical compounds formed by
combining a number of small molecules (monomers) into long chain-like
structures; advanced vehicles that release substances onto the skin's
surface at a microscopically controlled rate.
Polyglucans - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Ingredients derived from yeast
cells that help strengthen the immune system and stimulate the
metabolism; also hydrophilic and help preserve and protect collagen and
elastin.
Plant stem cells - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔derived from plants to protect
or stimulate our own skin stem cells; health and anti-aging ingredients
Phthalates - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔plasticizers used in skin care
formulas to moisturize and soften skin, and to dissolve or blend ingredients
pH adjusters - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Acids or alkalis (bases) used to
adjust the pH of products.
, Petrolatum - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔emollient ingredient derived from
petroleum sources
hydrators - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Ingredients that attract water to the
skin's surface.
Hydrophillic agents - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ingredients that attract
water to the skin's surface
hypoallerginic - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔refers to ingredients or products
that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions
jojoba - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Oil widely used in cosmetics; extracted
from the bean-like seeds of the desert shrub. Used as a lubricant and
noncomedogenic emollient and moisturizer.
keratolytic - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔an agent that causes exfoliation, or
sloughing, of skin cells.
kojic acid - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Skin-brightening agent.
lakes - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Insoluble pigments made by combining a
dye with an inorganic material.
lanolin - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Emollient with moisturizing properties;
also an emulsifier with high water-absorption capabilities.
Lavender - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Antiallergenic, anti-inflammatory,
antiseptic, antibacterial, balancing, energizing, soothing, and healing.
licorice - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Anti-irritant used for sensitive skin;
helps lighten pigmentation.
Lipids - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔fats or fat-like substances; lipids help
repair and protect the barrier function of the skin
