Milady Ch 6 Skin Care Products Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection (Fundamentals) Latest Update 2024-2025 200+ Questions and Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ If you are trying to prevent further darkening of pigmented areas, then you are most
likely treating which skin condition? - CORRECT ANSWER: hyperpigmented
This type of product does not contain any animal ingredients or animal by-products. -
CORRECT ANSWER: vegan
This type of product is not tested on animals at any stage of the production process. -
CORRECT ANSWER: cruelty-free
To receive the gluten-free label, the product must have less than _____ parts per
million of gluten. - CORRECT ANSWER: 20
What are alpha hydroxy acids? - CORRECT ANSWER: products that exfoliate by
loosening bonds between dead cells
What are astringents? - CORRECT ANSWER: Liquids that help remove excess oil on
the skin.
What are botanicals made from? - CORRECT ANSWER: plants and herbs
What are ceramides? - CORRECT ANSWER: a family of lipid materials
What are detergents a type of? - CORRECT ANSWER: surfactant
What are fatty acids? - CORRECT ANSWER: lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats
What are hydrators? - CORRECT ANSWER: Ingredients that attract water to the skin's surface.
What are ingredients derived from plants called? - CORRECT ANSWER: botanicals
What are lakes? - CORRECT ANSWER: insoluble pigments
What are liposomes? - CORRECT ANSWER: closed-lipid bilayer spheres
What are peptides? - CORRECT ANSWER: chains of amino acids
What are performance ingredients? - CORRECT ANSWER: ingredients that cause
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What describes natural-sourced ingredients that are grown without the use of
pesticides or chemicals? - CORRECT ANSWER: organic
What determines the quality and effectiveness of professional products? - CORRECT
ANSWER: ingredients' source and the manufacturing process
What do clay masks do as they dry and tighten? - CORRECT ANSWER: draw
impurities to the surface
What do emulsifiers cause to mix in order to form an emulsion? - CORRECT
ANSWER: oil and water
What function do fragrances perform? - CORRECT ANSWER: giving products their
scent
What function do preservatives perform? - CORRECT ANSWER: inhibit the growth of
microorganisms
What is a chelating agent? - CORRECT ANSWER: chemical added to improve the
efficacy of the preservative
What is a good way to determine actual product costs? - CORRECT ANSWER: break
down the purchase price into daily and weekly costs
What is a possible advantage of synthetic ingredients over natural ingredients? -
CORRECT ANSWER: less ecological footprint
What is an ampoule? - CORRECT ANSWER: Small, sealed vial
What is aromatherapy? - CORRECT ANSWER: therapeutic use of plant aromas and
essential oils
What is coenzyme Q10? - CORRECT ANSWER: antioxidant
What is general percentage markup for retail products in a salon? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 100 percent
What is mechanical exfoliation? - CORRECT ANSWER: Physical method of rubbing
dead cells off the skin.
What is not a consideration when choosing a product line? - CORRECT ANSWER:
how many colors does it come in
What is not a reason to have a thorough understanding of skin care products? -
CORRECT ANSWER: to create your own products
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