Answer all the questions on the answer sheet provided. Please note the mark allocation per question. SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE AVST Range: 1. Environ Skin Care is classified as: a) A Dermaceutical due to the enhanced penetration ability b) A Cosmetic because the effect is aimed at grooming and enhancing the appearance of the skin c) A Medicine as it has healing and curative aspects d) A Cosmeceutical due to visible results (1) 2. The main ingredient which serves as a sebum solvent in Pre-Cleansing Oil is: a) Avocado Oil b) Jojoba Seed Oil c) Grapeseed Oil d) Mineral Oil (1) 3. The micro-exfoliating component in Hydrating Exfoliant Masque is: a) Kaolin b) Mineral Oil c) Pro-vitamin B5 d) Vitamin E

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4. Hydrating Exfoliant Masque can be used in the following ways: a) As an overnight masque b) As a treatment masque c) As a micro-exfoliator d) All of the above

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5. Eye Make-up Remover: a) Is oil based b) Is safe for use by contact lens wearers c) Contains vitamin A as an anti-ageing active d) Removes waterproof mascara effectively

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6. The AVST 5 moisturiser may potentially improve the appearance of uneven skin tone due to the combination of Vitamin A and: a) Vitamin D b) Vitamin B12 c) Vitamin C d) Vitamin E (1)

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7. A mature, first time client with sun damaged skin may start on: a) AVST 3 b) AVST 1 c) AVST 4 d) AVST 2

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8. AVST Gel is most suitable for: a) Uneven skin tone and oily skin types b) Mature and sun damaged skin types only c) Oily, congested skin types or first time Environ users d) Sensitive and young skin types only

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9. Moisturising Toner: a) Is an optional step in a complete skin care regime b) Contains Glycolic Acid c) Can safely be used by all skin types d) Contains Salicylic Acid

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10. Long term, topical use of vitamin A could ultimately have the following effect on the skin: a) Thinning of the epidermis b) Photo-sensitising effect c) Enhances a healthy, rebalanced epidermis and dermis d) Causes dehydration (1) 11. The types of vitamin A used in the AVST Range of moisturisers include: a) Retinyl Palmitate b) Retinyl Acetate c) Beta-Carotene d) Retinol

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12. A client, currently undergoing treatment with Accutane for acne-prone skin, could use the following Environ product: a) AVST Gel b) AVST 2 c) AVST 3 d) AVST 4 (1) 13. A mature client with severe sun damaged skin wishes to start on the Environ AVST range. Which moisturiser will you recommend? a) AVST Gel b) AVST 1 c) AVST 2 d) AVST 5

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14. The AVST Eye Gel: a) Does not contain vitamin A due to the delicate nature of the skin around the eyes b) Recommended for lines on the top lip area c) Promotes moisture levels in the eye area d) Contains an SPF4 (1)

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15. An AVST 1 user would like to intensify her home care regime in order to achieve greater results. Which product will you add to address her main concern which is breakouts? a) Alpha Hydroxy Cream b) Colostrum Gel c) Sebugel A d) C Boost (3) 16. When introducing Vitamin A to the skin, a potential retinoid reaction may be recognised as: a) Enlarged pores b) Itchiness and dryness c) Mild breakouts d) Uneven skin tone

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Youth EssentiA and Ionzyme® Range: 17. These products may be recommended to first time Environ users: a) Retinol 1 b) Focus Hydrating Serum c) Energising Masque d) Focus Frown Serum

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18. The highest concentration vitamin A found in the Youth EssentiA® step up range is: a) Retinyl Palmitate and Retinol b) Retinol and Beta Carotene c) Retinyl Acetate and Retinol d) Retinyl Palmitate and Retinyl Propionate (1) 19. C-Quence Serums 1-4 contain the following peptides: a) Argireline® b) Dermaxyl® c) Matrixyl 3000® d) Vialox®

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20. Focus Frown Serum contains the following ingredients which assist in softening muscle contraction: a) SYN® AKE a) Matrixyl 3000® b) Argireline® c) Dermaxyl® (2) 21. Focus Hydrating Serum: a) Could prolong the effect of injected fillers b) May only be used in combination with Focus Frown Serum c) Assists in improving hydration and increases the volume of dehydrated skin d) Is recommended only once the skin has adjusted to high levels of vitamin A

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22. C-Quence Energising Masque: a) Contains Retinol b) Contains a water soluble form of vitamin C c) Is contra-indicated to a client with an allergy to Aspirin d) Is formulated for acne-prone skin conditions

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23. Vita-Peptide Toner: a) Has an exfoliating effect on the Stratum Corneum b) Contains peptides c) Contains Alpha-Hydroxy Acids d) Contains Beta-Hydroxy Acids

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24. Vita-Peptide Eye Gel: a) Is not recommended for first time Environ users b) Does not contain vitamin A c) Contains a special combination of peptides to help soften the appearance of fine lines d) Contains Hyaluronic Acid (1) Sun Care Range: 25. RAD SPF 15: OMIT 26. Alpha Day Lotion SPF 15: OMIT 27. Which statement is the most correct: a) UV exposure results in free-radical damage i.e. a tan is a scar b) UV-B rays penetrate down to the dermis c) UV-A exposure is visible immediately in the form of a tan d) UV-A rays are short in wave length and penetrate superficially 28. Sunscreen is best applied: a) Every 1.5 - 2 hours b) Once during the day c) Underneath your vitamin A moisturiser d) Only for Fitzpatrick photo-types 1 – 3

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β-Active Range: 29. Clients with resistant, blemish-prone skin, already using the β-Active Range could include which product to intensify the treatment: a) C-Quence Energising Masque b) Focus Hydrating Serum c) Retinol 1 d) C-Boost (1) 30. Sebuprep: a) Can be applied overnight b) Is recommended to help dissolve congestion c) Can only be used by those clients with severe acne-prone skin d) Should not be applied more than twice per week

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31. Acne-prone skin types, allergic to Aspirin can safely use: a) Sebuwash and Sebugel A b) Sebugel A and Sebuspot c) Sebuspot and Sebumasque d) Sebuprep and Sebutone

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32. A client with acne-prone skin should cleanse with Sebuwash: a) As often as possible b) Morning and evening c) Only in the evening d) Three times a day

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33. Sebugel A: a) Should only be applied at night b) Contains low levels of Retinyl Acetate c) Should be introduced once the skin has acclimatised to low levels of vitamin A d) Could be used on its own or under a vitamin A moisturiser

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34. A client with acne-prone skin and uneven skin tone, could add the following product to help improve the uneven tone: a) Clarifying Lotion b) Colostrum Gel c) AVST Gel d) C-Boost

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Intensive Range: 35. Super Moisturiser + is used as: a) A treatment for uneven skin tone b) A comforting cream for dry skin conditions c) A vitamin enriched moisturiser d) An antioxidant enriched moisturiser

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36. Hydrating Oil Capsules: a) Can only be used on very dry skin b) Should be applied before moisturising c) Should always be used on its own d) Can be applied underneath the Hydrating Exfoliant Masque as an overnight treatment

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37. Retinol 2 contains the following forms of vitamin A: a) Retinol and Beta Carotene b) Retinol and Retinyl Palmitate c) Retinol and Retinyl Acetate d) Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate and Retinyl Acetate

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38. Antioxidant Gel: a) Effectively lightens uneven skin tone b) May be used by acne-prone, sensitive or fragile skin types c) May not be used by eczema or psoriasis prone skin types d) All of the above

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39. A luminous, radiant skin complexion is made possible with the use of Revival Masque due to the combination of the following ingredients: a) Asiatic, Lactic and Glycolic Acid b) Asiatic, Lactic and Mandelic Acid c) Asiatic, Mandelic and Glycolic Acid d) Asiatic, Mandelic and Salicylic Acid (1)

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40. Alpha Hydroxy Cream and Alpha Hydroxy Gel: a) Should be used on their own b) Should be used in combination with vitamin A products c) Is applied more frequently during summer d) Contains antioxidants to combat free radicals

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41. Colostrum Gel is mainly recommended for the following skin types/conditions: a) Sensitive and reactive skin b) Acne prone skin c) Mature skin with sun damage d) All of the above (1)

Body Range: 42. OMIT 43. Derma-Lac Lotion: OMIT 44. Shaving Oil: OMIT 45. Hand and Nail Cream: a) Contains low levels of vitamin A & C b) Is best used with vitamin A body products c) Contains a sunscreen d) Contains Lavender to calm and soothe irritable skin 46. The following active ingredient in Vitamin A, C & E Enhanced Body Oil could assist in lightening the appearance of uneven skin tone: a) Retinyl Acetate b) Retinol c) Retinyl Palmitate d) Rosemary leaf extract

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47. Body Profile: a) Should preferably be used during winter time b) Could assist in losing excess body weight c) Could assist in lightening uneven skin tone d) Is not recommended for use during pregnancy

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Evenescence Range: 48. The Tyrosinase inhibiting ingredient found in Clarifying Lotion is: a) Transcutol b) Vitamin B5 c) Sepiwhite-MSH™ d) Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

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49. The lipid soluble form of vitamin C found in C-Boost is: a) Ascorbic Acid b) Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate c) Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate d) Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

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50. C-Boost is recommended for the following skin concerns: a) Problematic skin conditions b) First time Environ users c) Sun damaged skin conditions d) All of the above

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Instruments: 51. The Cosmetic Roll-CIT® / Focus CIT™ is: a) Recommended to enhance the effectiveness of the Environ products b) Best used before toning c) Preferably used as part of the morning skin care regime d) Recommended for use on acne-prone skin

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TOTAL: 60 MARKS SECTION B: TRUE OR FALSE 1. Hydra-Intense Cleanser is a luxurious cleanser, suitable for use on all skin types, especially dry skin.

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2. Sebuwash is a mild, low-foaming cleanser, suitable for use on all skin types, including mild to severe acne-prone skin. (1) 3. C-Boost may be introduced with AVST 1 for sun damaged skin.

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4. Retinol is only introduced once the skin is comfortable with medium to high levels of vitamin A. (1) 5. Lutein is known to combat the harmful effects of blue light.

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6. Beta Carotene is the plant form of vitamin C with antioxidant properties.

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7. Retinyl Palmitate is the least active ester form of vitamin A.

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8. Pre Cleansing Oil is best removed with water.

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9. The Cosmetic Roll-CIT® may not be used from client to client; each client needs to purchase their own instrument.

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10. Hydrating Exfoliant Masque’s sole purpose is to be used as a hydrating masque.

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11. The use of the Environ AVST range moisturisers is recommended to assist in normalising skin abnormalities.

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12. Revival Masque may be used by first time Environ users.

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13. Moisturising Toner contains Lactic Acid which assists in skin preparation.

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14. Clarifying Lotion could replace any Environ toner.

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15. Antioxidants are also known as free radical quenchers.

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16. Long term use of the Environ moisturisers has a normalising effect on the epidermis (1)

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17. Alpha Hydroxy Cream should only be introduced once the skin shows a good tolerance to higher levels of vitamin A. (1) 18. Alpha Toner Forte contains Glycolic Acid as its main active ingredient.

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19. Alpha Gel contains the combination of Glycolic and Lactic Acid.

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20. Vita-Peptide Defence Crème contains Retinyl Acetate which assists in improving aged skin types. (1) 21. OMIT 22. Colostrum Gel may be introduced during any step of the vitamin A step-up system. (1) 23. The Cosmetic Roll-CIT® may be used by non-Environ vitamin A users.

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24. Pigmentation may be characterised as a vitamin A deficiency.

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25. Environ includes fashionable ingredients to market the brand.

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26. Beta Hydroxy Acids have an exfoliating effect on the skin.

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27. SYN® AKE is the peptide which could hold up to 1000 times its own weight in water. (1) 28. The Energising Masque should not be used on severely affected acne-prone skin.

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29. Very sensitive skin types may safely use Antioxidant Gel to introduce vitamin A to the skin. (1) 30. Focus Hydrating Serum is recommended for fine lines, dry and photo damaged skin (1) 31. Focus Frown Serum should only be applied to the areas where expression lines exist, not the entire face. (1) 32. Sebugel A contains Retinyl Acetate.

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33. For the most effective application, Focus Frown serum should be used in combination with cosmetic needling. (1) 34. Environ guarantees results within the first month of using the products.

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35. C-Boost contains a broad spectrum sunscreen.

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36. Omit

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37. Energising Masque is a vitamin A based mini home peel.

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38. Colostrum Gel assists in the improvement of uneven skin tone.

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39. Client with sun damaged skin currently using AVST 5 moisturiser should aim to ultimately add C-Boost, Retinol & Colostrum Gel for a more advanced skin care regime. (1) 40. C-Boost contains vitamin C which helps to increase natural sun protection.

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TOTAL: 40 MARKS GRAND TOTAL: 100 MARKS