Chemistry in Beauty and Wellness

Any substance that occupies space and has weight is ______.

• a chemical

• matter

• potentially dangerous

• a beauty product

Everything you can touch and everything you can see is matter EXCEPT ______.

• light and electricity

• air

• liquids and gases

• chemicals and powders

• solids

Why should ammonia never be mixed with bleach?

• It "discolors" more than lightens the hair.

• It dries out skin excessively.

• It creates a potentially deadly gas.

• They become unpredictable in their use.

Guidelines for properly storing chemicals include all EXCEPT which of the following?

• Never dispose of chemicals in their original containers.

• Never allow chemicals to sit out.

• Always lock up chemicals when not in use.

• Never haphazardly combine two chemicals.

Which of the following BEST describes a carcinogen?

• a substance that causes cancer

• a substance made of carbon

• a material capable of igniting or burning

• a material that is very easy to ignite

A _______ is capable of igniting and burning.

• combustible

• carcinogen

• mutagen

• chemical

Javier notices that the components in the soothing oil product using during services separate when left to sit for more than five minutes. Which of the following is most likely TRUE of the components of the mixture?

• They are miscible.

• They are immiscible.

• They are solvents.

• They are solutes.

Thomas, owner of a local beauty business, insists that there is an SDS available for every chemical used. Why is Thomas so strict about this?

• Because most clients will insist on it.

• Because it is the most cost-effective policy.

• Because it is a requirement of OSHA.

• Because it enhances the image of the business.

Shawna is your new client where you work. She has told you that she left the business she previously went to for three years because they were not attentive enough to the needs of her very sensitive skin. Shawna, it seems, has very dry, dehydrated, and irritable skin. Which of the following do you advise Shawna on during her initial consultation visit?

• She should avoid using cosmetic products altogether.

• She should not try to change the nature of her skin.

• She should use products that are slightly alkaline.

• She should use products that are very acidic.

Which of the following is a good example of an insulator?

• copper

• tap water

• wood

• steel