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33 Cards in this Set
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When you use plant extracts for therapeutic benefits, the approach is called ___________. |
Phytotherapy |
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What is your most important tool? |
Products |
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The FDA regulates these important aspects of cosmetics. |
Safety issues, claims made for a product, and labeling issues |
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Cosmetics are distinguished from drugs by this act. |
Cosmetics Act of 1938 |
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What category of ingredients causes the actual changes in the skins appearance? |
Performance |
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What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient? |
Water |
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Anhydrous products include __________,______________,________. |
Lip balms, petroleum based products, and oil serums. |
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Ingredients that are beneficial to dry skin are __________. |
Fatty Acids |
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Esters are easily recognized on labels because they almost always end in ____. |
ate |
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Esters are easily recognized on labels because they almost always end in ____. |
ate |
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What are carbomers used for? |
Thickening creams. |
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Products that enhance the effectiveness of a preservative are called ____________. |
Chelating agents |
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Products that enhance the effectiveness of a preservative are called ____________. |
Chelating agents |
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What substances give color to cosmetics and are certified by the FDA? |
Certified colors |
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Which acids have beneficial chemical effects on the skin? |
AHA’s and BHA’s |
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Which ingredients dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin? |
Enzymes |
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Closed, lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target their delivery to specific tissues of the skin, and control their release are called __________. |
Liposomes |
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Antioxidants play this role in skin care. |
Neutralize free radicals |
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What ingredients help strengthen the immune system and stimulate the metabolism? |
Polyglycans and betaglycans |
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The functions of glycoproteins include ___________. |
Enhancing cellular metabolism which boosts oxygen uptake in the cell |
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What are used as natural exfoliators? |
Jojoba beads, ground nuts, and various seeds. |
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Identify the hydroxy acids from the following answers. |
Glycolic, lactic, citric, salicylic, malic, tartar. |
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Identify the hydroxy acids from the following answers. |
Glycolic, lactic, citric, salicylic, malic, tartar. |
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Willow bark, Wintergreen, and sweet birch are sources of which acid? |
Salicylic |
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Sulfur in skin care products ___________. |
Reduce oil gland activity and dissolves dry skin and dead cells |
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What plants have antiseptic properties? |
Mint, cucumber, witch hazel |
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What is the benefit of using peppermint? |
Reduces irritation and itching |
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How often are granular scrubs usually used? |
1 to 2 times a week |
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Thermal masks containing gypsum are also called _______. |
Modelage masks |
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Treatment creams are designed to be particularly effective ____________. |
During sleep |
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Treatment creams are designed to be particularly effective ____________. |
During sleep |
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Compared with products available in drug stores and supermarkets, professional products are generally ____________. |
More concentrated |
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What do topical ingredients need to most effectively treat the skin? |
High-tech delivery system. |