Do You Actually Know Cosmetics?
Can you answer all these questions about Cosmetics?
- 1.How old was Dr. Washington Wentworth Sheffield when he invented the first toothpaste?
- A.
23
- B.
10
- C.
25
- D.
21
- 2.In what year did Dr. Washington Wentworth Sheffield invent the first toothpaste?
- A.
1900
- B.
1850
- C.
1700
- D.
1800
- 3.The first antiperspirant deodorant called "MUM" was trademarked in which year?
- A.
1780
- B.
1888
- C.
1980
- D.
1880
- 4.How far back in time do perfumes go?
- A.
At Least 10000 BCE
- B.
At Least 4000BCE
- C.
At Least 2000BCE
- D.
At Least 8000BCE
- 5.What was Dr. Sheffield's first toothpaste originally named in his private practice?
- A.
Tooth Paste
- B.
Creme Dentifrice
- C.
Dental Creme
- D.
Tooth Cleaner
- 6.Who invented the disposable-blade safety razor?
- A.
King C. Gillette
- B.
Jacob Schick
- C.
Bobby Bear
- D.
Bill Mach
- 7.What U.S. agency is responsible for ensuring the safety of cosmetics?
- A.
Centers For Disease Control
- B.
Food And Drug Administration
- C.
Product Safety Commission
- D.
Department Of Homeland Security
- 8.What is a natural perfume made from?
- A.
Butyl Ester
- B.
Ethyl Alcohol
- C.
Natural Aroma Materials
- D.
Jackfruit Seeds
- 9.What is "blepharoplasty" in plastic surgery?
- A.
Cheek Surgery
- B.
Eyelid Surgery
- C.
Nose Surgery
- D.
Ear Surgery
- 10.Which of these best describes "camouflage plastic surgery"?
- A.
Non-Facial Corrections
- B.
Post Surgery Makeup Method
- C.
Surgical Identity Change
- D.
Pre-Surgery Procedures
- 11.What is true of a congenital defect?
- A.
It Must Involve The Genitalia
- B.
It Must Be Present At Birth
- C.
It Must Be Genetic
- D.
It Is Life-Threatening
- 12.Who pioneered cosmetic dentistry?
- A.
Dr. Jane Yates
- B.
Dr. Bill Nicholson
- C.
Dr. Paul Anderson
- D.
Dr. Robert Nixon
- 13.Why is alcohol used as a solvent in cosmetic preparations denatured?
- A.
Discourage Abuse As Intoxicant
- B.
To Make It Safer
- C.
To Make It Viscous
- D.
To Reduce Cost
- 14.An ingredient in many cosmetics, natural lanolin is extracted from what?
- A.
Antlers Of Deer
- B.
Wax Of Honeycombs
- C.
Fins Of Sharks
- D.
Fleece Of Sheep
- 15.Why did Coco Chanel use jasmine in the production of her costly "Chanel No. 5" perfume?
- A.
It Was Rare
- B.
It Came From China
- C.
It Was Expensive
- D.
It Was Plentiful
- 16.Experts say you should never use an eye shadow that is the same color as what?
- A.
Your Hair
- B.
Your Dress
- C.
Your Shoes
- D.
Your Eyes
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