Skin analysis

Question 1

Natural molecule found in every cell in the body, it is a powerful antioxidant and is soluble in water and oil

Answer 1

Alpa lipoic acid

Question 2

Compound made of aluminum, potassium, or ammonium sulfate with a strong astringent action

Answer 2

Alum

Question 3

Small, sealed vials containing a single application of highly concentrated extracts in a water or oil base

Answer 3

Ampoules

Question 4

Describes products that do not contain water

Answer 4

Anhydrous

Question 5

Therapeutic use of plant aromas and essential oils for beauty and health treatment purposes involves the use of highly concentrated, nonoily, and volatile essential oils to induce such reactions as relaxation and invigorating, or to simply create a pleasant fragrance during a service

Answer 5

Aromatherapy

Question 6

Liquids that help remove excess oil on the skin

Answer 6

Astringents

Question 7

Derived from the chamomile plant and characterized by its deep blue color, has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties

Answer 7

Azulene

Question 8

Drying ingredient with antibacterial properties commonly used for blemishes and acne

Answer 8

Benzyl peroxide

Question 9

Changes appearance, they do the actual work of cleansing, normalizing, moisturizing, or otherwise treating the skin

Answer 9

Performance ingredients

Question 10

Defined as articles that are intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or otherwise applied to the human body or any part therof for cleansing, beautifying, promoti ng attractiveness, or altering appearance

Answer 10

Cosmetics

Question 11

Products (other than food) intended to affect the structures and or functions of the body of humans or other animals

Answer 11

Drugs

Question 12

Make cosmetics work, they allow products to spread, give them body and texture, and give them a specific form such as lotion, cream, or gel, do not affect the appearance of the skin but are necessary to the product formation

Answer 12

Functional ingredients

Question 13

Products intended to improve the skins health and appearance

Answer 13

Third category, cosmeceuticals

Question 14

Spreading agentsand ingredients that carry or deliver other ingredients into the skin and make them more effective

Answer 14

Vehicles

Question 15

Fatty materials (derived from oils or fats) used to lubricate and moisturize , and prevent water loss

Answer 15

Emollients

Question 16

Emollients lie on top of the skin and prevent dehydration by trapping water and decreasing transepidermal water loss

Answer 16

Occlusion

Question 17

Coat the skin and reduce friction

Answer 17

Lubricants

Question 18

Lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats

Answer 18

Fatty acid

Question 19

Fatty acids that have been exposed to hydrogen

Answer 19

Fatty alcohols

Question 20

Produced from combining fatty acids and fatty alcohols

Answer 20

Fatty esters

Question 21

Group of oils that are chemically combined with silicon and oxygen and leave a noncomedegenic protective film on the surface of the skin

Answer 21

Silicones

Question 22

Tendency of any topical substance to cause or to worsen a buildup of dead cells in the follicle, leading to the development of an open comedo

Answer 22

Comedogenicity

Question 23

Reduce the surface tension between the skin and the product, and increase the spreadability of cosmetic products

Answer 23

Surfactants

Question 24

Soaps and or detergents that clean the skin

Answer 24

Cleansers

Question 25

Compatible with oil

Answer 25

Oil soluble

Question 26

Mixable with water

Answer 26

Water soluble

Question 27

Used to thicken creams

Answer 27

Carbomers

Question 28

Prevent bacteria and other microorganisms from living in a product, chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetic formulations, these kill bacteria and prevent products from spoiling

Answer 28

Preservatives

Question 29

Chemical that is added to cosmetics to improve the efficiency of the preservative

Answer 29

Chelating agents

Question 30

Substances that inhibit oxidation reactions, combat free radicals

Answer 30

Antioxidants

Question 31

Vegetable, pigment, or mineral dyes that give products its color

Answer 31

Colorants

Question 32

SYNTHETIC, INORGANIC AND ARE KNOWN AS METAL SALTS

Answer 32

CERTIFIED COLORS

Question 33

Organic (carbon based) compounds from animal or plant extracts and can also be natural mineral pigments

Answer 33

Non certified colors

Question 34

D &C

Answer 34

Drug and cosmetics

Question 35

Insoluble pigments made by combining a dye with an inorganic material and are commonly used in colorful cosmetics

Answer 35

Lakes

Question 36

Acids or alkalis (bases) used to adjust the pH of products

Answer 36

pH adjustors

Question 37

Substances such as water or alcohol that dissolves other ingredients, functional ingredients

Answer 37

Solvents

Question 38

Fats or fat like substances, help repair and protect the barrier function of the skin

Answer 38

Lipids

Question 39

Family of lipid molecules, found naturally in the intercellular matrix

Answer 39

Ceramides

Question 40

Removal of dead corneum cells on the epidermis, improves skins appearance

Answer 40

Exfoliation

Question 41

Mechanical and chemical ingredients that exfoliates the skin

Answer 41

Exfoliants

Question 42

Naturally occurring mild acids used as chemical exfoliants

Answer 42

AHAs BHAs

Question 43

Ingredients are designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin to make it softer, smoother, and help maintain the hydration level of the epidermis

Answer 43

Enzymes

Question 44

Spreading agents and carrying bases necessary to the formulation of a cosmetic, carry or deliver other ingredients into the skin and make them more effective

Answer 44

Vehicles

Question 45

Closed lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target their delivery to specific areas of the skin and control their release

Answer 45

Liposomes

Question 46

Chemical compounds formed by combining a number of small molecules (monomers) into long chain like structures, advanced vehicles that release substances onto the skins surface at a microscopically controlled rate

Answer 46

Polymers

Question 47

Used to enhance the skins defense mechanism and stimulate cell metabolism

Answer 47

Polyglucans, beta glucans

Question 48

Ingredients derived from yeast cells that help strengthen the immune system and stimulate the metabolism, also hydrophilic and help preserve and protect collagen and elastin

Answer 48

Polyglucans

Question 49

Ingredients used in anti aging cosmetics to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating the formation of collagen

Answer 49

Betaglucans

Question 50

Stimulates cell division and is used for healing wounds or burns

Answer 50

Epidermal growth factor

Question 51

Chains of amino acids used in skin care products to produce changes in the skins appearance

Answer 51

Peptides

Question 52

Yeast cell derivative, have been found to enhance immune response and cellular metabolism, which boosts oxygen uptake in the cells

Answer 52

Glycoproteins

Question 53

Water soluble antioxidant, strengthens the white blood cells and immune system and is essential for producing collagen, L ascorbic acid

Answer 53

Vitamin c

Question 54

Joined by a chemical ester bond with a fatty acid derived from palm oil, stimulates fibroblasts and cell metabolism

Answer 54

Ester vitamin c

Question 55

Natural molecule found in every cell in the body, antioxidant increases cellular metabolism and the effects of other antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and reduces redness

Answer 55

Alpha lipoic acid

Question 56

Antioxidant that stabilizes cell membranes, increases chemicals that control muscle tone, thus improving the appearance of skin sagging

Answer 56

DMAE, dimethylaminoethanol