Week 9 - Skin Care 1 -AHA Exfoliation, Masks and Sun Screen
A sun protection product with an SPF of 15 does what?
allows a person to remain exposed to the sun 15 times longer than normal before burning
T or F : Both the Balancing and the Purifying masques are a creamy formula that contains Smectite Clay while the Soothing masque is a gel masque that has aloe vera and green tea for their soothing and healing properties.
True
This non-drying Eve Taylor masque contains clays that skin lift out impurities and aloe very to hydrate smooth and supple.
Balancing Masque
This non-drying cream masque has an anti-septic effect, and helps reduce shine, and hydrate. The complexion is left refreshed, bright and revitalized
Purifying Masque
This nourishing and hydrating Eve Taylor masque with botanical extracts reinforce the natural barrier function and encourage healing
Balancing Masque
T or F : A person who has skin showing symptoms of photoaging should be advised to wear sunscreen.
True
T or F : Titanium dioxide is often added to products such as masques for its soothing effects
False
Desmosomes are:
are like little arms or prickly spine appendages that help to hold cells together
T or F : The Balancing masque contains a variety of ingredients to re-balance, hydrate the skin, and lifts out impurities. Allantoin from the comfrey plant helps to soothe and heal, Smectite clay draws out impurities, and Borage Seed oil (rich in GLA) to improve the skin's barrier function abilities.
True
This cooling and anti-inflammatory Eve Taylor gel masque is rich in ingredients that heal and hydrate, and is used on irritated and reddened skins.
Soothing Masque
Alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy acids (AHAs and BHAs) are examples of:
chemical exfoliants that dissolve intercellular cement and desmosomes
This Eve Taylor masque is used on alipidic and very dehydrated skins
Soothing Masque
This creamy Eve Taylor exfoliant contains a combination of Hydroxy acids that dissolve the desmosomes and intercellular cement
Biocream
Salicylic acid should be avoided on clients allergic to:
Aspirin
Which Eve Taylor exfoliant contains malic, lactic, glycolic and tartaric acid
Biocream
T or F : Glycerin is a type of clay that is super rich in vitamins and helps to soften comedones when applied as a mask.
False
T or F : Non-setting masques are best used on skins that are Alipidic, dehydrated, or Sensitive.
True
T or F : Setting masks often use clays like Bentonite and Kaolin to draw impurities to the surface of the skin as it dries and tightens.
True
This is an ingredient used in the Eve Taylor Moisturizing Solar Shield as a humectant or hydrating ingredient and can also be found in the dermis of the skin
hyaluronic acid
This Eve Taylor masque is especially good for absorbing excess sebum and fighting bacteria
Purifying Masque
T or F : Glycolic, Malic, Lactic and Tartaric are common Hydroxy acids used for a deeper exfoliation. Glycolic is considered the best for breaking up the intercellular cement and desmosomes because it is molecularly the smallest.
True
T or F : Salicylic acid is extracted from the bark of the hamamelis shrub and can be used for exfoliating sensitive skins types.
False
T or F : The SPF number indicates the number of extra minutes one can stay in the sun before burning and this is the reason why a high SPF like 60 or 80 is often recommended.
False
T or F : Plankton is a type of clay that is often used in masks to absorb oils and soften comedones.
False