Cosmetic Science Quiz

Cosmeceuticals are products regulated by a medical board and only found in pharmacies?

• True

• False

Cosmetics are products that we use to enhance our appearance?

• True

• False

Oil in water is an emulsion?

• True

• False

Emulsions are gel-like water-based products.

• True

• False

The scent musk comes from a sperm whale.

• True

• False

A functional (Additive) ingredient changes the integrity of the skin.

• True

• False

1. Freezing drying of a substance is known as:

• Saponification

• Lyophilisation

• Sublimation

• Distillation

2. The breakdown of natural fats to produce soap is an example of:

• Saponification

• Lyophilisation

• Sublimation

• Distillation

3. A substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution is called a/an:

• Solute

• Compound

• Element

• Molecule

4. An example of a universal solvent is:

• Oxygen

• Oil

• Water

• Gas