Milady Ch. 6 Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients and Selection Questions & Answers
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How do synthetic ingredients compare to ingredients derived from nature? - ANSWERThey can be just as effective and may have certain advantages, such as no use of pesticides or not leaving an ecological footprint.
What does the FDA do? - ANSWERRegulates cosmetics only in the areas of safety, labe...
Milady Ch. 6 Skin Care Products: Chemistry,
Ingredients and Selection Questions &
Answers
How do synthetic ingredients compare to ingredients derived from nature? -
ANSWERThey can be just as effective and may have certain advantages, such as no
use of pesticides or not leaving an ecological footprint.
What does the FDA do? - ANSWERRegulates cosmetics only in the areas of safety,
labeling, and the claims made for a product; do not require approval of cosmetics before
their manufacture or sale.
How must ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels? - ANSWERIn descending order of
predominance, starting with the highest concentration and ending with the lowest
concentration.
A product should not be used when/if? - ANSWERThere is any reaction within 24 hours.
How should products be stored to make them last longer? - ANSWERIn dark containers
in cool temperatures.
What are cosmeceuticals intended to do? - ANSWERImprove the skin's health and
appearance.
What are the main types of surfactants used in skin-cleansing products? -
ANSWERDetergents.
What type of color agent is not subject to FDA batch certification requirements? -
ANSWERNoncertified colors.
What is an example of an inorganic physical substance? - ANSWERTitanium Dioxide.
What is titanium dioxide? - ANSWERAn inorganic sunscreen that reflects UVA and
UVB.
Where are noncertified colors obtained from? - ANSWERMineral, plant or animal
sources.
What do emulsifiers cause to mix in order to form an emulsion? - ANSWEROil and
water.
What do emollients do? - ANSWERLubricate the skin's surface.
, What are emulsifiers? - ANSWERSurfactants that cause oil and water to mix to form an
emulsion.
What are emollients? - ANSWERFatty materials used to lubricate and moisturize the
skin.
What do silicones do? - ANSWERAct as vehicles for spreading in some products,
including makeup.
What are carbombers used for? - ANSWERThickening creams and frequently used in
gel products.
What products coat the skin and reduce friction? - ANSWERLubricants.
What element turns a fatty acid into a fatty alcohol? - ANSWERHydrogen.
What is one of the fattiest and healthiest plant oils? - ANSWERCoconut oil.
What type of ingredient is used to improve the hydration, plumpness and smoothness of
the skin? - ANSWERLipids.
What term refers to ingredients used to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the
skin? - ANSWEREnzymes.
What are Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) commonly used
as? - ANSWERExfoliants.
What are examples of ingredients that are used to adjust the pH of products? -
ANSWERSodium hydroxide and citric acid.
What do glycoproteins do? - ANSWEREnhance moisture content, immune response,
and cellular metabolism, which boosts cellular oxygen intake.
What are glycoproteins derived from? - ANSWERYeast
Fragrances do what? - ANSWERGive products their scent.
Where in the body are alpha lipoic acids found? - ANSWEREvery cell.
What is a delivery system? - ANSWERChemical systems that deliver ingredients to
specific areas of the epidermis.
Green tea, caviar and retinol are known to be beneficial for what type of skin? -
ANSWERMature skin.
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