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Cosmetic Product Knowledge

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Powder

b)

Solvent

c)

Ointment

d)

Emulsion

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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)

5.

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

6.

Liposomes, microsponges and hydrogels all fall under what delivery system?

a)

Onclusive

b)

Patch Delivery

c)

TEWL

d)

microencapsulation

7.

Which delivery system requires friction to release the performance ingredients?

a)

Hydrogel

b)

Liposomes

c)

Micro sponges

d)

microcapsules

8.

Ingredients that help hold the product together, provide a base and contain a preservative system are called:

a)

functional

b)

performance

c)

hypoallergenic

d)

preservative

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.

Samantha has determined that she would like to improve the skin tone and texture, reduce bacteria and dead skin cell buildup and improve cellular renewal for her client? Which performance ingredient would be beneficial for the client?

a)

botanical

b)

humectants

c)

essential oils

d)

acids/enzymes

14.

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

15.

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

16.

Live, beneficial microorganisms to the body

a)

Probiotics

b)

Antibiotics

c)

Prebiotics

d)

Symbiotic

17.

Most important consideration in product innovation

a)

level of technology applied

b)

value to target consumer

c)

total cost contribution

d)

new to market

18.

Active ingredients that can be included in liposome delivery system

a)

Water-soluble only

b)

Oil-soluble only

c)

Water- and oil-soluble

d)

None of the choices

19.

The mixture of oil and water in one system is an example of a(n)

a)

Suspension

b)

Emulsion

c)

Inversion

d)

Solution

20.

A substance that allows oil and water to mix is known as

a)

Humectant

b)

Homogenizer

c)

Emollient

d)

Emulsifier

21.

What type of emulsion is a(n) o/w emulsion?

a)

Water-in-oil Emulsion

b)

Multiple Emulsion

c)

Microemulsion

d)

Oil-in-water emulsion

22.

What raw material is not suitable to add in a anhydrous system?

a)

Wax

b)

Oil Thickener

c)

Water based active

d)

Pigment

e)

Niacinamide

23.

Match the cosmetic form "Emulsion" with a product that falls in that category

a)
b)
c)
d)
24.

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

25.

Ingredients added to thicken products

a)

Carbon

b)

Silicones

c)

Carbomers

d)

Emollients

26.

Cosmetic products that don’t contain ingredients that clog follicles, aggravating acne prone skin, are called__________

a)

Comedogenic

b)

Noncomedogenic

c)

Antibacterial

d)

Antimicrobial

27.

Draw a water in oil & oil in water emulsion. ( surfactant diagram)

28.

(a)   ingredients are also known as water loving ingredients

29.

(a)   ingredients are also known as oil living ingredients

30.

(a)   digest keratin proteins on the surface of the skin

31.

Anti-inflammatory and moisturizing ingredients derived from yeast cells

a)

Polymers

b)

Hydroquinone

c)

Liposomes

d)

Tissue respiratory factor

32.

Ingredients added to a product to enhance the effectiveness of a preservation are called?

a)

Chelating agents

b)

Viscosity modifiers

c)

Surfactants

d)

Emulsifiers

33.

(a)   fight harmful oxidation which leads to free radical attack

34.

What is often used to increase the thickness of cosmetic products and provide moisturizing properties?

a)

Fatty oils

b)

Fatty alcohols

c)

Liposomes

d)

Microspheres

35.

INCI stands for

(a)  

36.

______ ______ regulates cosmetics for safety & claims in Canada

(a)  

37.

Expiry date is always required on cosmetic product labels

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Sometimes

38.

(a)   is the term used for ingredients that provide the treatment value of a cosmetic formulation?

39.

What is formed when two or more non-mixable substances are united with the help of a binder?

a)

powder

b)

solution

c)

emulsion

d)

Suspension

40.

Which of the following terms means non-mixable?

a)

immiscible

b)

solvent

c)

solution

41.

Tiny soluble spheres of phospholipids that transport ingredients into the dermis are called:

a)

Collagen

b)

Elastin

c)

Liposomes

42.

(a)   are an Organic ingredient that binds water and deposits it into the skin.

43.

Where is Gehwol made?

a)

Scotland

b)

France

c)

Germany

d)

Ireland

44.

__________ ______ is when you have cumulative exposure from using these products and eating

these foods for 20 or 30 years.



(a)  

45.

List 3 of the Ingredient Highlights we have done and explain what are their benefits?

4 lines
46.

List 3 of the Vocabulary Highlights and define the term in your own words.

4 lines
47.

(a)   is the term used for products I don’t contain animal biproducts.

48.

Ingredients that have been produced within a laboratory setting are referred to as?

(a)  

49.

List 3 essential oils commonly found in most Gehwol footcare products.

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50.

Gehwol med protective nail and skin oil contains what 2 vitamins to help heal and nourish skin?

(a)