MILADY CHAPTER 13 SKIN CARE PRODUCTS CHEMISTRY, INGREDIENTS, AND SELECTION UPGRADED 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

When you use plant extracts for therapeutic benefits, the approach is called: - correct answerPhytotherapy What is your most important tool? - correct answerProduct The FDA regulates these important aspects of cosmetics: - correct answerSafety issues, claims made for a product, labeling issues Cosmetics are distinguished from drugs by this act: - correct answerCosmetic Act of 1938 What category of ingredients causes the actual changes in the skin's appearance? - correct answerPerformance What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient? - correct answerWater Anhydrous products include: - correct answerLip balms, petroleum-based products, oil serums Ingredients that are beneficial to dry skin are: - correct answerFatty acids Esters are easily recognized on labels because they almost always end in: - correct answer-ate What are carbomers used for? - correct answerTo thicken creams Surfactants: - correct answerImprove spreadability Products that enhance the effectiveness of a preservative are called: - correct answerChelating agents Which of the following substances give color to cosmetics and are certified by the FDA? - correct answerColor agents Which acids have beneficial chemical effects on the skin? - correct answerAHAs and BHAs Which ingredients dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin? - correct answerEnzymes Closed, lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target their delivery to a specific tissues of the skin, and control their release, are called: - correct answerLiposomes Antioxidants play this role in skin care: - correct answerNeutralize free radicals Which ingredients help strengthen the immune system and stimulate the metabolism? - correct answerPolyglucans,beta-glucans The functions of glycoproteins include: - correct answerEnhancing cellular metabolism, which boost oxygen uptake in the cell Which of the following are used as natural exfoliates? - correct answerJojoba beads, ground nuts, various seeds Identify the hydroxy acids from the following answers: - correct answerGlycolic, lactic, citric, salicylic, malic, tartaric Sulfar in skin care products: - correct answerReduce oil gland activity and dissolves the skin's dry, dead cells Which of these plants has antiseptic properties? - correct answerMint, cucumber and witch hazel What is the benefit of using peppermint oil? - correct answerIt has anti-inflammatory properties How often are granular scrubs usually used? - correct answer1-2 times per week Thermal masks congaing gypsum are also called: - correct answerModelage masks Treatment creams are designed to be particularly effective: - correct answerDuring sleep Compared to products available in drug stores and supermarkets, professional products are generally. - correct answerMore concentrated What to topical ingredients need to most effectively treat the skin? - correct answerHigh-tech delivery systems The quality of the skin can be ___________ improved with professional skin care products. - correct answerSignificantly Skin care ingredients can be studied at a _____________ level. - correct answerMolecular How many different products must you know about to effectively practice professional skin care? - correct answerA broad spectrum of products According to the cosmetic Act of 1938, products that are made to affect the structures and/or functions of the human body are: - correct answerDrugs Ingredients that are hypoallergenic are _____________ to cause allergic reactions. - correct answerNot likely Products that avoid clogging pores or causing comedones are called: - correct answerNon comedogenic Substances used to lubricate and moisturize the skin are called: - correct answerEmollients Substances that coat the skin and reduce friction belong to this category: - correct answerLubricants ___________ include oleic acid, steric acid, and caprylic acid. - correct answerFatty acids ____________ reduce the surface tension of dirt and oils on the skin's surface and form an emulsion to lift them from the skin. - correct answerDetergents Substances that are mixable with water are called: - correct answerWater soluble A treatment where aromatherapy oils are inhaled for their therapeutic benefits is called: - correct answerAromatherapy Substances used to adjust the pH of products are called: - correct answerpH adjustors A solvent is a: - correct answerSubstance that dissolves other substances Plant-based ingredients are: - correct answerBotanicals Which acids exfoliate by loosening the bonds between cells in the surface of the corneum? - correct answerCitric and salicylic acids, malice and tartaric acid, glycol and lactic You can lighten and brighten skin color with these products: - correct answerLighteners and brighteners Which of the following products should your clients apply without fail after an exfoliation service? - correct answerSunscreen Ingredients that improve the spreadability of formulations are called: - correct answerVehicles Skin care products use vitamins, such as vitamins C and E, for their ___________ properties. - correct answerAntioxidant Sunscreens use these two types of ingredients - correct answerNatural and chemical Vitamin A: - correct answerStimulates cell repair Retinoic acid _______ the skin. - correct answerPeels When the skin becomes excessively red, or the client complains of burning, you should immediately: - correct answerApply cool water Performing a test patch is the best way to do what? - correct answerAvoid allergic reactions Which of the products below is formed by a decomposition of oils or fats, is an excellent skin softener and humectant, and a very strong water binder? - correct answerGlycerine Which of the following is marine-based? - correct answerAlgae Which of these functions pertain to witch hazel? - correct answerAstringent, antiseptic and toning Aromatherapy treats the: - correct answerMind, body, spirit The sense of smell pertains to which system? - correct answerOlfactory system Vitamin C ester in skin care preparations stimulates: - correct answerFibroblasts Identify the natural ingredients that can positively impact mature skin: - correct answerGreen tea, squalane oil, dipotassium DMAE (dimethylethanolamine): - correct answerBoosts the effects of other antioxidants Which of the following represent categories of skin care? - correct answerExfoliants and moisturizers, toners, serums, and ampoules, masks, sunscreens and hydrators When products are rinsed clean with water and do not strip the skin's natural acid mantle, they are considered ideal as: - correct answerCleansers ____________ are detergent-type foaming cleansers for oily skin. - correct answerCleansing gels A product that is solely used to remove eye makeup or heavier makeup is called: - correct answerMakeup remover What is the function of a freshener? - correct answerRestores the skin's natural pH after cleansing and hydrating the skin Exfoliants improve: - correct answerThe skin's ability to retain moisture and lipids, skin texture, product penetration Products that aid in the extractions are called: - correct answerExfoliants Peeling off the top layers of the stratum corneum is done by a(n): - correct answerExfoliant Contraindications for using harsh peeling techniques include: - correct answerSensitive skin, reactive skin, acne-prone skin Keratolytic enzymes: - correct answerHelp speed up the breakdown of keratin Benefits derived from masks and packs include: - correct answerHydrate, nourish, calm and soothe The two types of masks are: - correct answerSetting and non-setting Premature skin aging due to irritation occurs because: - correct answerIt causes collegenase to breakdown collagen Masks that contain oils, emollients, and humectants are called: - correct answerNon-setting Single applications of highly concentrated extracts in a water or oil base is called: - correct answerAmpoules Lotion, hydrators, and creams are all referred to as: - correct answerMoisturizers UVA rays cause: - correct answerSkin aging Which AHA's and BHA's exfoliate the skin by loosening the bonds between cells on the surface of the corneum? - correct answerSalicylic acid In skin care formulations, what category of ingredients causes the actual changes in the appearance of the skin? - correct answerHardening and softening