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UTAH BASIC ESTHETIC FINAL EXAM NEWEST
2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
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- What is NOT a characteristic of mineral oil?
ANSWER: Preservatives must be added to keep it fresh and
potent over time
- What is a characteristic of fatty alcohols?
ANSWER: Wax-like consistency
- What are the main types of surfactants used in skin-cleansing
products?
ANSWER: Detergents
- What type of color agent is zinc oxide?
ANSWER: Exempt color
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- What are alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids
(BHAs) commonly used as?
ANSWER: Exfoliants
- What term refers to ingredients designed to dissolve keratin
proteins on the surface of the skin to make it softer and smoother?
ANSWER: Enzymes
- What is NOT a function of antioxidants?
ANSWER: Promoting the development of free radicals
- What is an example of an inorganic physical sunscreen?
ANSWER: Titanium dioxide
- How must ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels?
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ANSWER: Descending order of predominance
- How should products be stored to make them last longer?
ANSWER: In a dark container in cooler temperatures
- What term refers to closed-lipid bilayer spheres that
encapsulate ingredients, targeting their delivery to specific tissues of the skin?
ANSWER: Liposomes
- What substance is an inorganic salt used as a buffering
agent, neutralizer, and pH adjuster?
ANSWER: Sodium bicarbonate
- What is NOT a property of urea?
ANSWER: Acts as a sunscreen
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- What is a primary benefit of carrot?
ANSWER: Antioxidant
- What is licorice used for?
ANSWER: Treating sensitive skin
- What ingredient cools skin, constricts capillaries, has
refreshing properties, and contains menthol?
ANSWER: Peppermint
- What is an example of an essential oil that is used as an
astringent?
ANSWER: Orange
- What is the primary property of sandalwood?