QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
Cleansers are recommended if they correct answers rinse clean with water
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of astringents? correct answers they replenish
moisture
Which product removes residue left behind by cleanser? correct answers Toner
Enzyme peels differ from AHA treatments in that they: correct answers Are more gentle
Which of the following treatments is a combination of an enzyme and a mechanical peeling?
correct answers Gommage
Natural exfoliators include : correct answers Jojoba beads, various seeds, ground nuts
Chemical exfoliation can be achieved by using correct answers certain AHAs and BHAs
Which AHAs and BHAs exfoliate the skin by loosening the bonds between cells on the
surface of the corneum? correct answers Citric & salicylic acids, glycolic & lactic acids,
malic & tartaric acids
Which skin care ingredients dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin? correct
answers Enzymes
Which type of facial mask absorbs oil and debris from the skin: correct answers Clay
The hardening component of a mask CANNOT be made of: correct answers Papain
Which beta hydroxy acid was originally derived from willow bark, wintergreen, and sweet
birch? correct answers Salicylic acid
Which of the following should a client NOT use more than two times per week? correct
answers Exfoliants
What is the function of Sulfur in skin care products? correct answers reduces oil gland
activity and dissolves, dry dead cells on the surface of the skin
What is a good example of an ingredient that provides a strong barrier against the sun?
correct answers Zinc oxide
Which of the following is derived from seaweed? correct answers algae
Products that rinse clean with water and do not strip the skin's natural acid mantle are
considered ideal: correct answers cleansers
What is the specific function of a freshener? correct answers restores the natural pH after
cleansing and hydrating the skin
, What are astringents? correct answers Liquids that help remove excess oil on the skin
Which of the following is a benefit of using an exfoliant? correct answers helps improve the
luminosity of the skin, skin texture is smoother and softer, and helps improve penetration
Benefits derived from masks and packs include: correct answers hydrate, calm and soothe,
nourish
What are the two types of masks? correct answers setting and non-setting
Water-based moisturizers are ideal for: correct answers Daily usage
Night treatment creams generally do NOT have: correct answers A light consistency
Which type of mask contains oils, emollients, and humectants, and has a strong moisturizing
effect? correct answers Non-setting
Thermal masks containing gypsum are also known as: correct answers Modelage mask
A sealed vial containing a single application of highly concentrated extracts in a water or oil
base, is called a(n): correct answers Ampoule
An ampoule is applied under: correct answers a moisturizer
An ingredient which helps protect the skin from UVB rays is: correct answers Oxybenzone
Paraffin masks are beneficial because they: correct answers bring ingredients deeper into the
skin
These have higher alcohol content and are designed for use on normal and combination skin
to tighten the skin correct answers Toners
Popular herb and oil used for aromatherapy and calming correct answers Lavender
Concentrated ingredients that target specific skin conditions correct answers Serums
Ancient healing practice using essential oils and aromas from plants to treat the body, mind
and spirit correct answers Aromatherapy
The use of products such as AHAs to dissolve dead skin cells and the intercellular matrix or
"glue" that holds them together correct answers Chemical exfoliation
Soaps and/or detergents that clean the skin correct answers cleansers
These have the highest alcohol content and are used for oily and acne-prone skin, but can be
too drying and should be used carefully correct answers Astringents
BHA that originates from sweet birch, willow bark, and wintergreen, and which has an
exfoliating and antiseptic properties correct answers Salicylic acid