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what are botanicals made from
a. plants and herbs
b. chemicals
c. animal fats
d. recycled plastics
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plants and herbs
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what is NOT among the components of lipids
a. phospholipids
b. ceramides
c. botanicals
d. sterols
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botanicals
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what is NOT something from which healing agents are made
a. recycled plastics
b. licorice
c. aloe
d. camomile
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recycled plastics
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what is a possible advantage of synthetic ingredients over natural ingredients
a. fewer allergic reactions
b. shorter shelf life
c. less environmental impact
d. decreased chemical content
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fewer allergic reactions
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when is a manufacturer responsible for a client’s allergic reaction to a product
a. when the product is purchased in bulk and repackaged by the salon
b. when the product is used as an ingredient in a salon mixture
c. when the product is taken directly from the manufacturer’s packaging
d. when the client ignores warnings on the product’s label
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when the product is taken directly from the manufacturer’s packaging
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when is the salon responsible for a client’s allergic reaction to a product
a. when the client buys the product directly from the manufacturer
b. when the product is purchased in bulk and repackaged by the salon
c. when the client ignores warnings on the product’s label
d. when the product is taken directly from the manufacturer’s packaging
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when the product is purchased in bulk and repackaged by the salon
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what is true of organic labeling standards for cosmetics in the United States
a. the labeling standards are numerous and strict
b. these labeling standards are few and lenient
c. there are no such standards in the United States
d. standards from other countries are enforced in the United States
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there are no such standards in the United States
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what is NOT an area requiring approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
a. cosmetics manufacturing
b. cosmetic safety
c. cosmetics labeling
d. cosmetics claims
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cosmetics manufacturing
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what term refers to skin-freshening lotions with a low alcohol content
a. moisturizers
b. antibiotics
c. fresheners
d. conditioners
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fresheners
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what is NOT among the purposes of functional ingredients in cosmetic products
a. allowing products to spread
b. giving products body and texture
c. making products affordable
d. giving products specific form
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making products affordable
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what is NOT true of glycerin
a. it is formed by a decomposition of oils or fats
b. it is a very weak water binder
c. it is an excellent skin softener
d. it is an excellent humectant
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it is a very weak water binder
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12
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what term refers to an exfoliating cream that is rubbed off the skin
a. humectant
b. emulsifier
c. gommage
d. paraben
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gommage
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13
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what is grapeseed extract
a. powerful antioxidant with soothing properties
b. powerful antioxidant with stimulating properties
c. powerful exfoliant with soothing properties
d. powerful exfoliant with stimulating properties
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powerful antioxidant with soothing properties
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what are hydrators
a. machines used to apply water to the skin’s surface
b. machines used to extract water from the skin’s surface
c. ingredients that attract water to the skin’s surface
d. ingredients that repel water from the skin’s surface
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ingredients that attract water to the skin’s surface
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what are alpha hydroxy acids
a. products that exfoliate by loosening bonds between dead cells
b. products that exfoliate by tightening bonds between living cells
c. the active ingredients in most acne-treatment medications
d. the active ingredients in most dandruff-control shampoos
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products that exfoliate by loosening bonds between dead cells
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what type of product does NOT sometimes include alcohol
a. perfume
b. lotion
c. astringent
d. paraffin mask
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paraffin mask
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what is NOT true of aloe vera
a. it is the most popular botanical used in cosmetic formulations
b. it is the least popular botanical used in cosmetic formulations
c. it is an emollient and film-forming gum resin
d. it has hydrating and softening qualities, among others
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it is the least popular botanical used in cosmetic formulations
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18
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where in the body is alpha liponic acid found
a. every cell
b. nerve cells
c. blood cells
d. striated muscle cells
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every cell
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what is an ampoule
a. small, sealed vial
b. needle used for injections
c. popular botanical cream
d. family of chemical products
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small, sealed vial
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20
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what is aromatherapy
a. practice of focusing massage on the nose and nostrils
b. therapeutic use of plant aromas and essential oils
c. therapeutic use of scented candles in the treatment room
d. practice of focusing acupuncture on the nose and nostrils
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therapeutic use of plant aromas and essential oils
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what are astringents
a. cotton pads used to dab excess sebum from the surface of the skin
b. cotton pads used to dab excess lymph from the surface of the skin
c. oil-laden liquids used to increase the oiliness of the skin
d. liquids that help remove excess oil on the skin
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liquids that help remove excess oil on the skin
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what is NOT true of benzoyl peroxide
a. it is commonly used for blemishes
b. it is commonly used for acne
c. it is a drying agent
d. it is a type of alpha hydroxy acid
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it is a type of alpha hydroxy acid
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23
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what is glycerin
a. astringent
b. binder
c. exfoliant
d. antibiotic
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binder
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24
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what are ingredients derived from plants called
a. chemicals
b. pharmaceuticals
c. pentacostals
d. botanicals
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botanicals
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25
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what are ceramides
a. astringents that have moisturizing and antibacterial properties
b. family of lipid materials that are part of the intercellular matrix
c. bacteria that causes itching in the surface of the skin
d. clusters of dead skin cells that clog follicles and cause comedones
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family of lipid materials that are part of the intercellular matrix
26
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what plant extract has calming and soothing properties
a. blackcurrant
b. chamomile
c. ginseng
d. honeybush
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chamomile
27
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what is jojoba
a. oil extracted from the acorns that grown on oak trees
b. oil extracted from the bean-like seeds of a desert shrub
c. exfoliating agent made from the gritty sand of tropical beaches
d. moisturizing agent made from Pacific Ocean seaweed
A
oil extracted from the bean-like seeds of a desert shrub
28
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what is another term for exfoliation
a. sloughing
b. binding
c. excoriation
d. emulsification
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sloughing
29
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what are lakes
a. insoluble pigments
b. botanical moisturizers
c. botanical emulsifiers
d. insoluble antioxidants
A
insoluble pigments
30
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what is an emollient with moisturizing properties and also an emulsifier with high water absorption capabilities
a. chamomile
b. jojoba
c. papaya
d. lanolin
A
lanolin
31
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what products coat the skin and reduce friction
a. lubricants
b. antioxidants
c. emulsifiers
d. acids
A
lubricants
32
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what is NOT true of polymers
a. they are chemical compounds
b. they are botanicals
c. they are formed by small molecules
d. they release substances at a microscopically controlled rate
A
they are botanicals
33
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what is potassium hydroxide
a. strong alkali used in soaps and creams
b. weak alkali used in soaps and creams
c. strong acid used in soaps and creams
d. weak acid used in soaps and creams
A
strong alkali used in soaps and creams
34
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what function do preservatives perform
a. give products the desired color, shape, and form
b. give products the desired efficacy and strength
c. activate products once they are applied to the skin
d. inhibit the growth of microorganisms
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inhibit the growth of microorganisms
35
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what is the vitamin of which retinol is the natural form
a. vitamin A
b. vitamin B
c. vitamin C
d. vitamin D
A
vitamin A
36
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what is NOT a natural source of salicylic acid
a. jojoba
b. sweet birch
c. willow bark
d. wintergreen
A
jojoba
37
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what does the term “comedogenicity” refer to
a. tendency of some ethnicities to have more comedones than others
b. scientific study of the genetics of comedones
c. tendency of any substance to trigger the rise of blackheads
d. tendency of any substance to inhibit the rise of blackheads
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tendency of any substance to trigger the rise of blackheads
38
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what is NOT true of tissue respiratory factor (TRF)
a. it is an anti-inflammatory ingredient
b. it is a natural antibiotic
c. it is a moisturizing ingredient
d. it is derived from yeast cells
A
it is a natural antibiotic
39
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what vitamin has NOT been used in skin care products as an antioxidant
a. vitamin A
b. vitamin B
c. vitamin C
d. vitamin E
A
vitamin B
40
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what are liposomes
a. open-lipid bilayer spheres
b. open-lipid unilayer spores
c. closed-lipid bilayer spheres
d. closed-lipid unilayer spores
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closed-lipid bilayer spheres
41
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what is mechanical exfoliation
a. physical method of rubbing dead cells off the skin
b. use of machines to push product deeper into the skin
c. physical method of drawing pus from a whitehead
d. use of machines to draw pus from a whitehead
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physical method of rubbing dead cells off the skin
42
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what is mineral oil
a. lubricant derived from petroleum
b. antioxidant derived from petroleum
c. lubricant derived from sebum
d. antioxidant derived from sebum
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lubricant derived from petroleum
43
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what are mucopolysaccharides
a. irritated mucous membranes
b. healthy mucous membranes
c. carbohydrate-lipid complexes
d. carbohydrate-lymph complexes
A
carbohydrate-lipid complexes
44
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what is the strongest of our five senses
a. taste
b. touch
c. smell
d. sight
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smell
45
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what is papaya used for
a. exfoliation
b. moisturizing
c. hydration
d. pigmentation
A
exfoliation
46
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what is NOT an industry that commonly uses parabens
a. cometic
b. pharmaceutical
c. food
d. aeronautic
A
aeronautic
47
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what are peptides
a. chains of red blood cells
b. chains of white blood cells
c. chains of fibroblasts
d. chains of amino acids
A
chains of amino acids
48
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what are performance ingredients
a. ingredients included to elongate the shelf life of products
b. ingredients used to give products distinct shape and texture
c. ingredients that cause actual changes in the appearance of the skin
d. ingredients that stimulate blood circulation and increased energy
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ingredients that cause actual changes in the appearance of the skin
49
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what is NOT true of petroleum jelly
a. it is commonly used after laser surgery
b. it holds water in the skin
c. it is an occlusive agent
d. it dehydrates the skin
A
it dehydrates the skin
50
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what term refers to the use of plant extracts for therapeutic benefits
a. arboratherapy
b. green therapy
c. ecotherapy
d. phytotherapy
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phytotherapy
51
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what is a chelating agent
a. chemical added to improve the thickness of a product
b. chemical added to improve the efficacy of the preservative
c. chemical added to soften the aroma of a product
d. chemical added to increase the grit of a product
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chemical added to improve the efficacy of the preservative
52
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what do clay masks do as they dry and tighten
a. seal follicles
b. rupture comedones
c. extract facial hairs
d. draw impurities to the surface
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draw impurities to the surface
53
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what is coenzyme Q10
a. antioxidant
b. exfoliant
c. preservative
d. emulsifier
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antioxidant
54
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what is the term for substances such as mineral dyes that give products color
a. color additives
b. color ingredients
c. colorants
d. chromophores
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colorants
55
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what term refers to products intended to improve the skin’s health and appearance
a. cosmetics
b. cosmeceuticals
c. epidermals
d. estheticals
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cosmeceuticals
56
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what are detergents a type of
a. surfactant
b. emollient
c. antioxidant
d. exfoliant
A
surfactant
57
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what do emulsifiers cause to mix in order to form an emulsion
a. oil and lymph
b. oil and water
c. lymph and water
d. lymph and sebum
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oil and water
58
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what is exfoliation
a. careful removal of a clay or paraffin mask
b. thorough cleansing of the skin with soap and hot water
c. peeling or sloughing of the outer layer of the skin
d. use of chemicals to reduce the size of the inner layers of the skin
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peeling or sloughing of the outer layer of the skin
59
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what are fatty acids
a. excessive sebum discharges common in overweight clients
b. excessive lymph discharges common in overweight clients
c. antioxidant ingredients derived solely from animal fats
d. lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats
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lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats
60
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what function do fragrances perform
a. giving products their color
b. giving products their scent
c. giving products their taste
d. giving products their texture
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giving products their scent
