Ch 6 cosmetic ingredients Quiz

What are examples of ingredients that are used to adjust the pH of products?

sodium hydroxide and citric acid

What are glycoproteins derived from?

yeast

What is an example of a sunscreen that protects the skin from UVA radiation?

zinc oxide

The main types of surfactants used in skin-cleansing products are_____.

Detergents

What element turns a fatty acid into a fatty alcohol?

Hydrogen

What is mineral oil?

Lubricant derived from petroleum

What do emollients do?

Lubricate the skin's surface.

What type of color agent is not subject to FDA batch certification requirements?

Noncertified colors

What do silicones do?

act as vehicles in some products

What is coenzyme Q10?

antioxidant

What is one of the fattiest and heaviest plant oils?

coconut oil

What are the main types of surfactants used in skin-cleansing products?

detergents

What do glycoproteins do?

enhance immune response

What term refers to ingredients designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin?

enzymes

What are alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) commonly used as?

exfoliants

What gives products their scent?

fragrances

What are lakes?

insoluble pigments

What is a possible advantage of synthetic ingredients over natural ingredients?

lesser ecological footprint

What type of ingredient is used to improve the hydration, plumpness, and smoothness of the skin?

lipids

What products coat the skin and reduce friction?

lubricants

Emollients _____ the skin's surface.

lubricate

What do emulsifiers cause to mix in order to form an emulsion?

oil and water

What is the source of mineral oil?

petroleum

What are carbomers used for?

thickening creams

What is an example of an inorganic physical substance?

titanium dioxide