Milady Chapter 6 Skincare Products, Chemistry,
Ingredients and Selection Exam Questions and
Answers
1). Acai berry
Ans: berry rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, B, C and E; protects, replenishes; helps heal
damaged skin
2). Alcohol
Ans: antiseptic and solvent used in perfumes, lotions and astringents; specially
denatured (SD) alcohol is a mixture of ethanol with a denaturing agent
3). Zinc oxide
Ans: mineral physical sunscreen ingredient that reflects UVA and UVB rays; also used
to protect, soothe, and heal the skin; is somewhat astringent, antiseptic, and
antimicrobial.
4). Witch hazel
Ans: Extracted from the bark of the hamanelis shrub; can be a soothing agent or, in
higher concentrations, an astringent.
5). Water soluble
Ans: mixable with water
6). Vehicles
Ans: Spreading agents and ingredients that carry or deliver other ingredients into the
skin and make them more effective.
7). Vegan
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, Ans: a product that is labeled vegan should not contain any animal ingredients or
animal by-products
8). Urea
Ans: properties include enhancing the penetrative abilities of other substances; anti-
inflammatory, antiseptic, and deodorizing action that protects the skin's surface and
helps maintain healthy skin
9). Unscented
Ans: product formulated to have no smell; because most ingredients in a formulation
for have an order, more ingredients have to be added to neutralize the smell
10). Toners
Ans: also known as fresheners or astringents; liquids designed to tone and tighten the
skin's surface
11). Titanium dioxide
Ans: Inorganic physical sunscreen that reflects UV radiation.
12). Tea tree oil
Ans: soothing antiseptic; antifungal properties
13). Sun protection factor
Ans: Abbreviated SPF. indicated ability of a product to delay sun induced erythema,
the visible sign of sun damage. The SPF rating is based only on UVB protection, not UVA
exposure.
14). Sulfer
Ans: reduces the activity of oil glands and dissolves the skin's surface layer of dry,
dead cells; commonly used in acne products
15). Squalane
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