Chapter 6: Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection

Flashcards about skin care products, chemistry, ingredients, and selection.

Liposomes

Closed-lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients and target their deliver to specific tissues.

Almond oil

A cosmetic ingredient that is moderately low comedogenic.

Coconut oil

A cosmetic ingredient that is fairly highly comedogenic

Dark containers in cooler temperatures

The best way to preserve products for the longest period of time is to store them in…

Benefits of using exfoliants

Stimulates blood flow and circulation; Dissolves makeup and dirt to keep pores clean; Makes makeup application smoother and more even; Improves the skin's ability to retain moisture and lipids

Lipids

Comprise emollients

Benefits of using a mask

Hydrates, nourishes, and soothes the skin; Firms and strengthens the skin; Reduces lines and premature aging of the skin; Enhances eyelash growth

Astringent

A water-based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin

Aromatherapy

An ancient healing practice using essential oils from plants to promote health and well-being

Emollient

A fatty material used to lubricate and keep other substances on the skin.

Functional ingredient

An ingredient that does not affect the appearance of the skin but is necessary for product formulation.

Toner

Removes residue left behind by cleansers or other products.

The first responsibility of skin care professionals to their clients

Letting the clients know all effects and potential side effects of any products or ingredients

The regulation of cosmetics in the United States is the purview of…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The two most important laws pertaining to cosmetic sales in the United States

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA)

Definition of cosmetics legally in the United States

Articles that are intended to affect the appearance of the skin

Cosmeceuticals

Products that were labeled by the skin care industry, not the FDA

The intention of the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI)

Allow consumers to compare names of ingredients

Where a patch test should be applied

Behind the ear

A salon might be legally responsible for an allergic reaction that requires medical treatment when…

If the salon buys in bulk and repackages the product

An allergic reaction which occurs during a facial should be handled with…

An immediate call to a physician

Vegan

Animal by-products

Term that does not refer to a cosmetic ingredient or product that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions

Dermatologist tested

Type of product that will most likely make blackheads worse

Comedogenic

Fragrance-free products

They may be lavender-scented.

Unscented products

They contain ingredients which mask the odors of other ingredients.

Ingredient that is beneficial for ALL skin types

Snow crocus bulb

Ingredient that is a melanin suppressant and used to treat hyperpigmentation

Kojic acid

Safest treatment for dry skin

Mineral oil

Ingredient ideal for someone who has sensitive skin

Azulene

A type of ingredient that is NOT universal for all skin types and conditions

Minerals

What is NOT ideal for combination skin?

Emollients

What is not an ideal treatment for dry skin?

Hydroxy acids

The goal of treatment for dehydrated skin

To prevent TEWL

The type of skin that is NOT usually treated with topical probiotics

Dehydrated skin

What type of skin exhibits dryness, dehydration, inflammation, and hyperpigmentation?

Sensitive skin

Type of skin is Vitamin C ideal to treat?

Mature skin

The most popular type of cleansers

Cleansing gels

Fresheners and astringents

Toners

The type of toners formulated especially for oily or acne-prone skin

Astringents

An example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant

Pineapple

Another term for roll-off mask

Gommage

Considered a nonsetting mask

Sheet mask

Clients with dry and mature skin should be massaged with…

Massage cream

Ampoules are essentially the same product as…

Serums

The type of products that attracts water to the skin but is typically oil-free

Hydrators

The level of SPF that blocks the highest amount of UVB rays but does NOT contain high amounts of chemical sunscreen ingredients

SPF 50

Of all skin-care treatments, the single most effective is…

Home care treatments

The best advice for an esthetician who wants to build trust over the long-term with a new client

Follow up with a client within a week of the appointment