Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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To preserve them for the longest period of time,
products should be stored _________.
a. | in clear containers in cooler
temperatures | b. | in dark containers
in warmer temperatures | c. | in dark containers
in cooler temperatures | d. | in clear
containers in warmer temperatures |
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What are emollients comprised of?
a. | Lipids | b. | Mineral oils | c. | Fragrances | d. | pH
adjusters |
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What is the definition of
aromatherapy?
a. | An ancient healing practice using essential oils from
plants to promote health and well-being | b. | A mechanical and
chemical product or process used to exfoliate the skin | c. | Substances such as vegetable, pigment, or mineral dyes that give products
color | d. | A spreading agent that delivers other ingredients into
the skin to make them more effective |
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Of the following, which will help an esthetician
best maintain an effective long-term career?
a. | Use a narrow range of effective
products. | b. | Stick as closely as possible to what has worked in the
past. | c. | Always use the newest
products. | d. | Stay informed about the latest developments in the
industry. |
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Which statement accurately reflects the
relationship between the FDA and the cosmetic industry?
a. | The FDA regulates labeling of
cosmetics. | b. | The FDA has no
relationship with the sale of cosmetics. | c. | The FDA does not
regulate the safety of cosmetics. | d. | Packaging of
cosmetics must indicate FDA approval. |
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According to the legal definitions of cosmetics and
of drugs, _________.
a. | a cosmetic may not also be regulated as a
drug | b. | a drug may not also be regulated as a
cosmetic | c. | all cosmetics are also drugs | d. | products may be regulated as both drugs and
cosmetics |
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What is the intention of the International
Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI)?
a. | Rate the effectiveness of
products | b. | Insure animal testing has not
occurred | c. | Allow consumers to compare names of
ingredients | d. | Raise awareness
about the side effects of cosmetics |
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Where should a patch test be applied?
a. | On the neck | b. | In any area covered by clothing | c. | Behind the ear | d. | Behind the
knee |
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An allergic reaction which occurs during a facial
should be handled with _________.
a. | exfoliation | b. | cold water and cold compresses | c. | an immediate call to a physician | d. | hot towels and/or steam |
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What is true of a product that has a label that
indicates all-natural ingredients?
a. | It means this is a product which does not contain
chemicals. | b. | It indicates a
product which has not been developed with the use of pesticides. | c. | It is using a term of marketing, not federal
regulation. | d. | It indicates a
product less toxic than one made of synthetic ingredients. |
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What is true of gluten-free
cosmetics?
a. | They have less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of
gluten. | b. | They are not regulated as such by the
FDA. | c. | They are medically necessary for people with celiac
disease. | d. | They must also be labeled
organic. |
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What is true of unscented products?
a. | They contain ingredients which mask the odors of other
ingredients. | b. | They are always
hypoallergenic. | c. | They are the same
as fragrance-free products. | d. | They do not
contain lavender. |
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An antioxidant ingredient that also has
anti-inflammatory and has anti-aging properties is _________.
a. | green tea | b. | lemon extract | c. | kojic
acid | d. | licorice |
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Dry skin may be most safely treated with
_________.
a. | salicylic acid | b. | mineral oil | c. | licorice | d. | chamomile |
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A type of ingredient that is NOT universal for all
skin types and conditions are _________.
a. | emollients | b. | antioxidants | c. | vitamins | d. | minerals |
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What is the goal of treatment for dehydrated
skin?
a. | To prevent TEWL | b. | To provide moisturizing, replenishing, and skin-restoring
ingredients | c. | To maintain a
healthy balance of water and oil | d. | To reduce the
overactivity of the oil glands |
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What are hydroxy acids, humectants, and clarifying
ingredients all used to treat?
a. | Dehydrated skin | b. | Oily skin | c. | Dry
skin | d. | Combination skin |
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What type of skin is Vitamin C ideal to
treat?
a. | Mature skin | b. | Problematic skin | c. | Sensitive
skin | d. | Reactive skin |
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The type of toners formulated especially for oily
or acne-prone skin is called _________.
a. | fresheners | b. | astringents | c. | micellar
waters | d. | botanicals |
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What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme
exfoliant?
a. | Hydroxy acids | b. | Pineapple | c. | Retinol | d. | Jojoba
beads |
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The level of SPF that blocks the highest amount of
UVB rays but does NOT contain high amounts of chemical sunscreen ingredients is
_________.
a. | SPF 15 | b. | SPF 30 | c. | SPF
50 | d. | SPF 100 |
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Of all skin-care treatments, the single most
effective is _________.
a. | home care treatments | b. | waxing | c. | exfoliating | d. | extractions |
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Products sold by estheticians
_________.
a. | are less costly in the long run than those sold over the
counter | b. | are more costly in the long run than those sold over the
counter | c. | are regulated to be exactly the same cost as those sold
over the counter | d. | are far less
costly because they are sold in bulk |
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What is the best advice to an esthetician who is
starting out and wants to know what products to work with?
a. | Become familiar with the extent to which the
manufacturer offers education and marketing support. | b. | Don't waste too much time choosing a product, as all product lines are
essentially the same. | c. | Focus on the
products which have the best results. | d. | Choose the least
expensive products. |
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25.
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What is true of online sales of professional
products?
a. | They always authorized by the
manufacturer. | b. | They are
potentially dangerous. | c. | They are a helpful
resource for estheticians. | d. | They are generally
frowned upon by the manufacturer. |
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