Milady Chapter 6 Skincare Products, Chemistry,
Ingredients and Selection Exam Top answers 2023-2024
Ingredients derived from yeast cells that help strengthen the immune system and stimulate the
metabolism; also, hydrophilic and help preserve and protect collagen and elastin.
Plant stem cells
derived from plants to protect or stimulate our own skin stem cells; health and anti-aging
ingredients
Phthalates
plasticizers used in skin care formulas to moisturize and soften skin, and to dissolve or blend
ingredients
pH adjusters
Acids or alkalis (bases) used to adjust the pH of products.
Petrolatum
emollient ingredient derived from petroleum sources
hydrators
Ingredients that attract water to the skin's surface.
Hydrophilic agents
ingredients that attract water to the skin's surface
hypoallergenic
refers to ingredients or products that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions
jojoba
Oil widely used in cosmetics; extracted from the bean-like seeds of the desert shrub. Used as a
lubricant and noncomedogenic emollient and moisturizer.
Keratolytic
,an agent that causes exfoliation, or sloughing, of skin cells.
kojic acid
Skin-brightening agent.
Lakes
Insoluble pigments made by combining a dye with an inorganic material.
lanolin
Emollient with moisturizing properties; also, an emulsifier with high water-absorption
capabilities.
Lavender
Antiallergenic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial, balancing, energizing, soothing, and
healing.
Licorice
Anti-irritant used for sensitive skin; helps lighten pigmentation.
Lipids
fats or fat-like substances; lipids help repair and protect the barrier function of the skin
liposomes
Closed Lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target their delivery to specific tissues
of the skin, and control their release
Liquid paraffin
emollient ingredient derived from petroleum sources
mask
Also known as pack or masques; concentrated treatment products often composed of herbs,
vitamins, mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, beneficial
extracts, and other beneficial ingredients to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate and nourish
and treat the skin.
mechanical exfoliants
Products used as a physical method of polishing dead skin cells off the skin
Methylparaben
one of the most frequently used preservatives because of its very low sensitizing potential;
combats bacteria and molds; noncomedogenic
,mineral oil
Lubricant derived from petroleum
modelage masks
Also known as thermal masks; thermal heat masks; facial masks containing special crystals of
gypsum, a plaster-like ingredient.
moisturizers
Products formulated to add moisture to the skin.
Natural/All Natural
terms often used in marketing for skin care products and ingredients derived from natural sources
noncertified colors
colors that are organic, meaning they don't come from animal or plant extracts; they also be
natural mineral pigments
Oil soluble
compatible with oil
olfactory nerve
, "smell" receptors in the nose that communicate with parts of the brain that serve as storehouses
for emotions and memories
organic
term used to describe natural-sourced ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or
chemicals
palm oil
derived from the oil palm tree; one of the fattiest and heaviest oils used as an emollient
papaya
Natural enzyme used for exfoliation and in enzyme peels
parabens
one of the most commonly used groups of preservatives in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and
food industries; provide bacteriostatic and fungistatic activity against diverse organisms
paraffin wax masks
Mask used to warm the skin and promote penetration of ingredients through the heat trapped
under the surface of the paraffin.
peptides
Chains of amino acids that stimulate fibroblasts, cell metabolism, collagen, and improve skin's
firmness. Larger chains are called polypeptides.
Performance ingredients
Ingredients in cosmetic products that cause the actual changes in the appearance of the skin.
Humectants
Ingredients that attract water. Humectants draw moisture to the skin and soften its surface,
diminishing lines caused by dryness.
herbs
Hundreds of different herbs that contain phytohormones are used in skin care products and
cosmetics; they heal, stimulate soothe and moisturize.
hemp seed oil
derived from hemp seeds, very light botanical oil used as an emollient
healing botanicals
substances from plants such as chamomile, aloe, plant stem cells, and botanical oils that help to
heal skin
green tea
Powerful antioxidant and soothing agent; antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and a stimulant.
Glycoproteins
Ingredients and Selection Exam Top answers 2023-2024
Ingredients derived from yeast cells that help strengthen the immune system and stimulate the
metabolism; also, hydrophilic and help preserve and protect collagen and elastin.
Plant stem cells
derived from plants to protect or stimulate our own skin stem cells; health and anti-aging
ingredients
Phthalates
plasticizers used in skin care formulas to moisturize and soften skin, and to dissolve or blend
ingredients
pH adjusters
Acids or alkalis (bases) used to adjust the pH of products.
Petrolatum
emollient ingredient derived from petroleum sources
hydrators
Ingredients that attract water to the skin's surface.
Hydrophilic agents
ingredients that attract water to the skin's surface
hypoallergenic
refers to ingredients or products that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions
jojoba
Oil widely used in cosmetics; extracted from the bean-like seeds of the desert shrub. Used as a
lubricant and noncomedogenic emollient and moisturizer.
Keratolytic
,an agent that causes exfoliation, or sloughing, of skin cells.
kojic acid
Skin-brightening agent.
Lakes
Insoluble pigments made by combining a dye with an inorganic material.
lanolin
Emollient with moisturizing properties; also, an emulsifier with high water-absorption
capabilities.
Lavender
Antiallergenic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial, balancing, energizing, soothing, and
healing.
Licorice
Anti-irritant used for sensitive skin; helps lighten pigmentation.
Lipids
fats or fat-like substances; lipids help repair and protect the barrier function of the skin
liposomes
Closed Lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target their delivery to specific tissues
of the skin, and control their release
Liquid paraffin
emollient ingredient derived from petroleum sources
mask
Also known as pack or masques; concentrated treatment products often composed of herbs,
vitamins, mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, beneficial
extracts, and other beneficial ingredients to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate and nourish
and treat the skin.
mechanical exfoliants
Products used as a physical method of polishing dead skin cells off the skin
Methylparaben
one of the most frequently used preservatives because of its very low sensitizing potential;
combats bacteria and molds; noncomedogenic
,mineral oil
Lubricant derived from petroleum
modelage masks
Also known as thermal masks; thermal heat masks; facial masks containing special crystals of
gypsum, a plaster-like ingredient.
moisturizers
Products formulated to add moisture to the skin.
Natural/All Natural
terms often used in marketing for skin care products and ingredients derived from natural sources
noncertified colors
colors that are organic, meaning they don't come from animal or plant extracts; they also be
natural mineral pigments
Oil soluble
compatible with oil
olfactory nerve
, "smell" receptors in the nose that communicate with parts of the brain that serve as storehouses
for emotions and memories
organic
term used to describe natural-sourced ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or
chemicals
palm oil
derived from the oil palm tree; one of the fattiest and heaviest oils used as an emollient
papaya
Natural enzyme used for exfoliation and in enzyme peels
parabens
one of the most commonly used groups of preservatives in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and
food industries; provide bacteriostatic and fungistatic activity against diverse organisms
paraffin wax masks
Mask used to warm the skin and promote penetration of ingredients through the heat trapped
under the surface of the paraffin.
peptides
Chains of amino acids that stimulate fibroblasts, cell metabolism, collagen, and improve skin's
firmness. Larger chains are called polypeptides.
Performance ingredients
Ingredients in cosmetic products that cause the actual changes in the appearance of the skin.
Humectants
Ingredients that attract water. Humectants draw moisture to the skin and soften its surface,
diminishing lines caused by dryness.
herbs
Hundreds of different herbs that contain phytohormones are used in skin care products and
cosmetics; they heal, stimulate soothe and moisturize.
hemp seed oil
derived from hemp seeds, very light botanical oil used as an emollient
healing botanicals
substances from plants such as chamomile, aloe, plant stem cells, and botanical oils that help to
heal skin
green tea
Powerful antioxidant and soothing agent; antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and a stimulant.
Glycoproteins
