Types of Facial Masks and Their Characteristics
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What are the preferred and most common types of masks based on?

  • Smectite and kaolin clay combinations with and without gums and polymers (correct)
  • Facial strips containing fast-drying resins
  • Hydrocolloid and vinyl resin combinations for luxurious feel
  • Wax and latex combinations with healing properties

    • What is a concern associated with the latex face mask?

  • It provides a luxurious feel and application
  • It may pose a health concern (correct)
  • It has almost miraculous healing powers
  • It is the most common type of mask

    • What has replaced the vinyl resin masks?

  • Latex face masks
  • Wax masks applied heated
  • Facial strips containing fast-drying resins (correct)
  • Hydrocolloid masks without the luxurious feel

    • What do the hydrocolloid masks lack compared to clay masks?

    <p>Luxurious feel and following</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential characteristic of a contemporary mask according to the text?

    <p>It should produce a tightening or therapeutic sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an essential consideration in formulating a contemporary mask?

    <p>Having an earthy odor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for the feel of skin, hair, or scalp after using a contemporary mask?

    <p>No perceptible modification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic must a contemporary mask NOT possess?

    <p>Gritty particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary ingredients of a clay mask?

    <p>Bentonite and kaolin clays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What have bentonite gels been described as in relation to the skin?

    <p>Soothing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant role of bentonite in dermatological preparations?

    <p>Treating acne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of bentonite in water?

    <p>It forms a colloidal dispersion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant step in formulating the mask with bentonite?

    <p>Proper hydration of the bentonite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences the viscosity of the bentonite dispersion?

    <p>Addition of electrolytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may result from failure to properly hydrate the smectite clay in the mask formulation?

    <p>Formula instability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does bentonite do to suspend particulates in the mask formulation?

    <p>Suspends particulates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant step in formulating a mask with bentonite?

    <p>Proper hydration of the bentonite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences the viscosity of the bentonite dispersion?

    <p>The addition of electrolytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic does bentonite impart to the mask formulation?

    <p>Suspended particulates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may result from failure to properly hydrate the smectite clay in the mask formulation?

    <p>Formula instability and separation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are rubber-based face masks not currently popular?

    <p>They may cause contact dermatitis due to residual accelerators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most serious concern associated with natural rubber latex in face masks?

    <p>It can cause severe allergic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of deproteinized natural latex in face mask formulation?

    <p>To minimize the risk of allergic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are rubber masks not perceived as 'natural'?

    <p>Due to the presence of residual accelerators causing contact dermatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary film-former in vinyl masks?

    <p>Polyvinyl alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sensation do vinyl masks not provide, unlike clay masks?

    <p>Psychological sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has effectively replaced vinyl masks for pulling out impurities and blackheads?

    <p>Hydrocolloid masks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are contemporary face strips primarily made from?

    <p>Hydrocolloid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of hydrocolloid masks?

    <p>Providing a sensation of tightness through gel shrinkage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of adding common humectants to hydrocolloid masks?

    <p>Enhancing the film's plasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes hydrocolloid masks from clay masks?

    <p>Lack of sensation of tightness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the sensation of tightness provided by hydrocolloid masks?

    <p>The shrinking of the gel upon dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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