Milady CIMA Chapter 6: Skin Care Products
What function do fragrances perform?
Giving products their scent
What is an ampoule?
Small, sealed vial
What is a general percentage of markup for retail products in a salon?
100%
To receive the gluten-free label, the product must have less than _____ parts per million of gluten.
20
What is a good way to determine actual product costs?
Break down the purchase price into daily and weekly costs
When treating sensitive skin, you want to find products with what type of ingredients?
Calming
What is a chelating agent?
Chemical added to improve the efficacy of the preservative
What are liposomes?
Closed-lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target their delivery to specific tissues of the skin, and control their release
What is the term for substances such as mineral dyes that give products color?
Color agents
What term refers to products intended to improve the skin's health and appearance?
Cosmeceuticals (Cosmeceuticals can be used in many ways, but in general the term refers to professional skin care products and makeup that include pharmaceutical-grade ingredients)
What is not an area requiring approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
Cosmetic packaging
This type of product is not tested on animals at any stage of the production process.
Cruelty-free
What do clay masks do as they dry and tighten?
Draw impurities to the surface
What is the most important part of any treatment or home care regime?
Effective for a person's individual needs (If your client has a specific goal or skin concern, it would be a huge disservice to let them leave without providing your professional recommendations for home care.)
What are ceramides?
Family of lipid materials that are part of the intercellular matrix; Restore moisture, reinforce skin's natural barrier, and protect against harm from foreign elements
What term refers to skin-freshening lotions with a low alcohol content?
Fresheners
What term refers to an exfoliating cream that is rubbed off the skin?
Gommage, also known as a roll off mask
What is not a consideration when choosing a product line?
How many colors does it come in?
Which ingredients can be used to treat dehydrated skin?
Humectants (the goal in treating dry skin is to provide moisturizing, replenishing, and skin-restoring ingredients. The following types of ingredients are used: ceramides, emollients, and humectants.)
If you are trying to prevent further darkening of pigmented areas, then you are most likely treating which skin condition?
Hyperpigmented
Which products are less likely to cause allergic reactions?
Hypoallergenic
What are hydrators?
Ingredients that attract water to the skin's surface (Hydrators are typically oil-free products formulated with humectants to attract water to the skin.)
What are performance ingredients?
Ingredients that cause actual changes in the appearance of the skin
What determines the quality and effectiveness of professional products?
Ingredients' source and the manufacturing process
What are lakes?
Insoluble pigments made by combining a dye with an inorganic material.
What are astringents?
Liquids that help remove excess oil on the skin; formulated for oily or acne-prone skin
What are fatty acids?
Lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats
What is NOT among the purposes of functional ingredients in cosmetic products?
Making products affordable
Which term is often used loosely because there is no specific legal definition?
Natural (The terms natural and all natural are often used in marketing for skin care products and ingredients derived from natural sources. Because there is no specific legal definition, they are often used loosely.)
What do emulsifiers cause to mix in order to form an emulsion?
Oil and water
What describes natural-sourced ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals?
Organic
What are botanicals made from?
Plants and herbs (originates from a plant, including herbs, roots, flowers, fruits, leaves, and seeds)
What is coenzyme Q10?
Powerful antioxidant that protects and revitalizes skin cells
What is not a step to successful retailing?
Prepare a business plans with high mark-ups
What are alpha hydroxy acids?
Products that exfoliate by loosening bonds between dead cells that "glue" them together, allowing them to slough off; they brighten skin, smooth the surface, and aid in cell turnover and collagen production
What is the goal in treating dehydrated skin?
Restore internal skin hydration and retain inner moisture by preventing TEWL
Which ingredient would not be used to treat combination skin?
Shea butter
What are peptides?
Short chains of amino acids
What are detergents a type of?
Surfactant (Detergents and emulsifiers are surfactants.)
What is aromatherapy?
Therapeutic use of plant aromas and essential oils
What is true of fragrance-free products?
They may be lavender-scented
What is not a reason to have a thorough understanding of skin care products?
To create your own products
This type of product does not contain any animal ingredients or animal by-products.
Vegan
What is a vitamin of which retinol is the natural form?
Vitamin A
When is the salon responsible for a client's allergic reaction to a product?
When the product is purchased in bulk and repackaged by the salon, or the product is made at the salon
When is a manufacturer responsible for a client's allergic reaction to a product?
When the product is taken directly from the manufacturers packaging
What type of product may be spritzed directly on the skin after extractions?
astringent
What are ingredients derived from plants called?
botanicals
What plant extract has calming and soothing properties?
chamomile
What is papaya used for?
exfoliation
What function do preservatives perform?
inhibit the growth of microorganisms
What is mechanical exfoliation?
method of physically rubbing dead cells off of the skin made of jobabo oil or almond use a brushing machine.
What is not true of polymers?
they are botanicals
