History and Quality Control in the Cosmetic Industry

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What is the importance of viscosity in formulating cosmetic products?

  • Providing texture
  • Improving shelf life (correct)
  • Enhancing color
  • Increasing fragrance

Which of the following ingredients can be added to produce a highly viscous cosmetic product?

  • Carbomer (correct)
  • Glycerin
  • Squalane oil
  • Hyaluronic acid

What is the purpose of adding an ingredient to hold oil and water together in a cosmetic formula?

  • Improving fragrance
  • Preventing spoilage
  • Enhancing color
  • Ensuring stability (correct)

Why is it important for shampoo to be in the form of a foaming gel?

<p>To cleanse hair through foam effectively (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cosmetic product form is best suited for deep hydration and nourishment of the skin?

<p>Balm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a serum cosmetic product?

<p>To deliver active ingredients deeply into the skin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the viscosity and product form is vital in the cosmetic industry?

<p>To increase the profit margin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cosmetic product form would have the lowest viscosity?

<p>Body mist (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did many women enter beauty salons through the back door?

<p>To maintain privacy and avoid publicly admitting they used cosmetic products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of understanding viscosity in cosmetic product forms?

<p>To make the product easy to apply, dispense, and meet customer expectations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cosmetic product form?

<p>Vitamin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of quality control in the cosmetic industry?

<p>To ensure products meet safety regulations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following natural ingredients were commonly used by Ancient Egyptians in their cosmetics?

<p>Rose, aloe, olive oil, and almond oil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the primary purposes of using cosmetics in Ancient Egypt?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following minerals were used by Egyptian women for facial color and definition?

<p>Both A and B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ingredients did the Chinese use to stain their fingernails?

<p>Gum arabic, gelatin, beeswax, and egg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the definition and characteristics of cosmetics is true?

<p>The definition and characteristics of cosmetics change over time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of cosmetics?

<p>To change the body's appearance or alter its odors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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