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Science of Skincare

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a surfactant?

a)

A molecule that does not adsorb at surfaces

b)

A substance that prevent bubble formation

c)

A molecule that reduces surface tension of a liquid

d)

A substance that is always water soluble

2.

A substance that is able to dissolve another substance is called a(n):

a)

Powder

b)

Solvent

c)

Ointment

d)

Emulsion

3.

Mixtures of two or more kinds of molecules, having a tendency to separate when left standing, are known as:

a)

Solutions

b)

Ointments

c)

Emulsions

d)

Suspensions

4.

Mixtures of fats and oils converted to fatty acids by heat and then purified fall under which of the following cosmetic classifications?

a)

Soaps

b)

Powders

c)

Ointments

d)

Suspensions

5.

A granular scrub used to assist in physically removing dead skin cells is an example of what type of exfoliant?

a)

Toning

b)

Enzyme

c)

Chemical

d)

Mechanical (physical)

6.

Which type of UV ray is longer-penetrating and causes collagen breakdown?

a)

UVA

b)

UVB

c)

UVC

d)

UVD

7.

SPF testing is based on which type of UV rays?

a)

UVA

b)

UVB

c)

UVC

d)

UVD

8.

Products that are produced using ingredients that have been grown without pesticides, herbicides or genetic modifications are called:

a)

Natural

b)

Organic

c)

Man Made

d)

Lab Created

9.

Due to weight concentration, what ingredient is often listed first on a cosmetic product label?

a)

water

b)

dimethicone

c)

methylparaben

d)

cyclomethicone

10.

Functional ingredients used to remove oil and/or dirt, also known as a cleansing agent, are called:

a)

emollients

b)

botanicals

c)

surfactants

d)

humectants

11.

Which cosmetic ingredient helps to prevent moisture loss?

a)

enzyme

b)

emollient

c)

surfactant

d)

preservative

12.

Which of the following terms means the product is less likely to provoke an allergic reaction?

a)

fragrance

b)

allergenic

c)

antibacterial

d)

hypoallergenic

13.

How are ingredients listed on a product label?

a)

lowest weight concentration listed first

b)

highest weight concentration listed last

c)

ascending order by weight concentration

d)

descending order by weight concentration

14.

When was soap discovered?

a)

2021

b)

2800 BC

c)

2045

15.

Soap was discovered by who?

a)

Americans

b)

Mr. Boadu

c)

Babylonians

16.

Soap was first used to …

a)

Clean utensils and as medicine

b)

Wash cars

c)

clean clothes

17.

Which is attracted to water?

a)

Hydrophillic

b)

Hydrophobic

18.

How long should you wash your hands before rinsing with water?

a)

5 minutes

b)

1 minute

c)

20 seconds

19.

Which of the following is not a function of the skin?

a)

regulates body temperature

b)

stores water and fat

c)

prevents entry of bacteria

d)

supports body movement

20.

Spell Ms T's last name.

(a)