Cosmetic Ingredients - Basic

What is the function of humectant?

• To attract and retain moisture in the skin

• To exfoliate dead skin cells

• To provide color to cosmetics

• To enhance the fragrance of products

What is the function of emollient?

• To cleanse the skin

• To provide color to cosmetics

• To enhance the fragrance of products

• To soften and smooth the skin

What are the function of exfoliation cream?

• To moisturize and hydrate the skin

• To refine skin texture and brighten complexion

• To calm and soothe the skin

• To close the pores of the skin

What is the function of enzymatic peel?

• To exfoliate the skin (desquamation)

• To moisturise the skin (hydration)

• To soothe the skin (soothing)

• To dehydrate the skin (dehydration)

Which of the following describe 'Desquamation'?

• The constant shedding or exfoliation of dead skin cells.

• The process of applying a mask to the skin

• The removal of unwanted hair from the skin

• The application of a moisturizer to the skin

What is the substance that binds readily with water?

• Emollient

• Exfoliant

• Antioxidant

• Humectant

A substance having the ability to attract water to itself is:

• Witch hazel

• Boric acid

• Phenol

• A humectant

An anti-perspirant checks perspiration by its:

• cleansing action

• protective action

• astringent action

• cooling action

Soaps having a pH value above 9.5 are considered to be:

• oxide

• neutral

• acid

• alkaline

The pH of skin mantle is:

• 4.5

• 5.5

• 6.5

• 7.5