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Milady's Esthetics Chapter 13

Terms in this set (57)

What is NOT a characteristic of mineral oil
preservatives must be added to keep it fresh and potent over time
A characteristic of fatty alcohols
wax- like consistency
The main types of surfactants used in skin cleansing products
detergents
What type of color agent is zinc oxide
exempt color
An example of an inorganic physical sunscreen
titanium dioxide
Ingredients designed to dissolve keratin protein on the surface of skin to make it smoother and softer
enzymes
Not a function of antioxidants
promoting the development of free radicals
How must ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels
descending in order of predominance
Products should be stored to make them last longer
in dark containers in cooler temperatures
Closed lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, targeting delivery to specific tissues of the skin
liposomes
Substance is an inorganic salt used as a buffering agent, neutralizer and PH adjuster
sodium bicarbonate
Not of property of urea
acts as a sunscreen
A primary benefit of carrots
antioxidant
Licorice is used for
treating sensitive skin
Cools skin, constricts capillaries, has refreshing properties and contains menthol
peppermint
An essential oil used as an astringent
orange
Primary property of sandalwood oil
soothing
Primary property of eucalyptus
stimulating
A plant that has healing properties
chamomile
NOT a benefit of honey
soothing
A moderately comedogenic cosmetic ingredient
avocado oil
A noncomedogenic cosmetic ingredient
petrolatum
An ingredient that is NOT recommended for use on mature skin rosacea
guarana
Skin cleansers
may contain ingredients to counteract various skin problems
A detergent type "foaming" cleanser with a neutral or slightly acidic pH
cleansing gel
What do paraffin masks do
plump and soften the skin
How often should moisturizers be used
twice a day
How often should clients exfoliate at home
once or twice a week
Group of oils that are chemically combined with silicone and oxygen and leave a noncomedogenic protective film on the surface of the skin
silicones
Lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats
fatty acids
Articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or applied to the human body or any part thereof...
cosmetics
Comes from petroleum sources
mineral oil
Highly concentrated plant oils with properties that can have various effects on the skin
essential oils
Does not contain any water
anhydrous
Prevent bacteria and other microorganisms from living in a product
preservatives
Fatty materials used to lubricate and moisturize the skin
emollients
Produced from combining fatty acids and fatty alcohols
fatty esters
Components cause the actual changes in the appearance of the skin
performance ingredients
Are mixed into the water phase of a product during manufacturing
water soluble
Soaps and/or detergents that clean the skin
cleansers
Allow products to spread, give them body and texture and a specific form
functional ingredients
Fatty acids that have been exposed to hydrogen
fatty alcohols
Are mixed into the oil phase of a product during manufacturing
oil soluble
Fats or fat like substances that help repair and protect the barrier function of the skin
lipids
Natural form of vitamin A that stimulates cell repair and helps to normalize skin cell by generating new cells
retinol
Derived from the comfrey plant or uric acid and has healing properties
allantoin
BHA that originates from sweet birch, willow bark, wintergreen and has exfoliating and antiseptic properties
salicylic acid
Colorants listed on ingredient labels as "D&C" or "FD&C"
noncertified colors
Chains of amino acids used in skin care products to produce changes in the skins appearance
peptides
Chemical compounds formed by a number of small molecules and commonly used in delivery systems
polymers
Insoluble pigments made by combining a dye with an inorganic material and are commonly used in colorful cosmetics
lakes
Occurs in small amounts of olive oil, wheat germ oil, and rice bran oil, and is a lubricant and perfume fixative
squalene
Spreading agents and carrying bases necessary to the formulation of a cosmetic
vehicles
Colorants that have been batch certified and approved by the FDA
certified colors
Enhance immune response and cellular metabolism, which boosts oxygen uptake in the cell
glycoproteins
Mechanical and chemical ingredients that peel or slough the outer layer of the skin
exfoliants
Derived from yeast cells and functions as an anti-inflammatory and moisturizing ingredient
tissue respiratory factor (TRF)
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