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Cosmetics Midterm Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The cation associated with the carboxylated head group comprises the following, EXCEPT:

a)

Halogens

b)

Alkali Earth Metals

c)

Triethanolamine

d)

Heavy metals

2.

This is the most widely used process in soap-making. 

a)

Oxidation   

b)

Saponification 

c)

Neutralization

d)

Reduction

3.

This oil acts by reducing hardness and providing solubility and lather with large bubbles that do not last long. This is one of the most important oils in soap-making. 

a)

Palm oil

b)

Rose oil

c)

Lavender oil 

d)

Coconut oil  

4.

This is commonly used as a substitute to coconut oil in the soapmaking process.

a)

Palm kernel oil

b)

Palm oil

c)

Coconut oil

d)

Tallow

5.

This is the undesirable soft part of the bar that results from the hydration of a soap bar as it sits in a wet soap dish.                                      

a)

Chips

b)

Crack

c)

Lather

d)

Slough

6.

This is the splitting of a bar along the side seams or at any part in the bar during use which is perceived negatively by consumers. 

a)

Creaming

b)

Cracking

c)

Lathering

d)

Scoring

7.

This is made from triethanolamine soap as gentle facial cleanser.

a)

Potassium soap

b)

Sodium soap

c)

Opaque soft bar

d)

Calcium soap

8.

The following are natural thickeners, EXCEPT:

a)

Carboxymethylcellulose

b)

Xanthan

c)

Alginates

d)

Caraginates

9.

These new types of emulsions are of interest to the skincare formulator because of the elegant appearance and less greasy feel of these formulation types. 

a)

Absorption emulsions

b)

Multiple emulsions  

c)

Aqueous emulsions 

d)

Lipid-soluble emulsions 

10.

Kojic acid skin lightening mechanism of action:

a)

Inhibits the conversion of dopa to melanin by inhibiting the tyrosinase enzyme

b)

Inhibit melanin production by reducing o-quinones 

c)

Suppresses tyrosinase attributable to chelation of its copper

d)

Inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis

11.

Active ingredient in sunless or self-tanners, and is responsible for darkening the skin by staining.

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12.

This is a main component of powder. 

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13.

This colorant imparts antibacterial and fungicidal properties. 

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14.

This appear cloudy with color and cannot be seen through completely. 

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15.

This is recommended as having good oil absorption characteristics. 

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16.

This is a white powder known for its protective and purifying properties. 

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17.

These colorants are unstable to low pH conditions and vary in color, from blues and violets through pinks and greens. 

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18.

This is the lighter of the two colors and gives visual reference for how the color will look when diluted. 

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19.

This is the darker of the two colors, and gives you a visual reference for how the colorant looks at 100% strength.

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20.

A localized condition of subcutaneous fat and connective tissues with the typical visual appearance of the orange-peel look of the skin commonly affecting women. 

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