Question 2 of 21

Americans spend more than ________ billion dollars annually on skin care products to look younger.

... In 2008, the U.S. skin care industry took in more than $7 billion from consumers seeking that youthful look.

Question 3 of 21

A major difference between cosmetic and plastic surgery is that _______.

... Cosmetic surgery focuses on enhancing appearance. The body part that is modified performs its function properly, but the patient wants a different look. Plastic surgery, meanwhile, is performed on body parts that don't work properly due to birth defects, trauma, disease or burns.

Question 4 of 21

Botox injections were developed by a/an ___________.

... During the 1960s and 1970s, Dr. Alan B. Scott, an ophthalmologist, studied Botox as a potential remedy for crossed eyes in monkeys. In the late 1970s, he formed his own company to study the effects of Botox on humans.

Question 5 of 21

What kind of live animals have been used extensively in Asia and Europe for skin treatments?

... Garra rufa, also known as "doctor fish," have been used to exfoliate skin on the feet and even treat psoriasis. The toothless fish are starved, and when feet are introduced into their pool, the fish nibble away dead skin. The process was brought to the U.S. in 2008.

Question 6 of 21

According to the Mayo Clinic, which of the following ingredients may be effective in over-the-counter wrinkle creams?

... Ingredients such as green tree extracts, hydroxy acids, retinol, coenzyme Q10, copper peptides and kinetin might somewhat improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, several factors should be considered when choosing a cream, such as cost (high cost doesn't guarantee quality), research results, dosage, usage, side effects and individual reactions.

Question 7 of 21

The "miracle broth" that is the basis for the highly touted and expensive Creme de la Mer was created by a scientist who was _________.

... Aerospace physicist Dr. Max Huber was seeking to reverse the damage of scars resulting from chemical burns. He developed his formula after 12 years of research. Creme de la Mer can be purchased for $150 an ounce (0.2 kilograms) or $1900 for 16.5 ounces (0.47 kilograms).

Question 8 of 21

Permanent makeup, or cosmetic tattooing, was first developed to help people suffering from _______.

... The disease "alopecia" causes body hair loss, including eyebrows. First employed to replace eyebrow pencil, cosmetic tattooing can also be used instead of lipstick and eyeliner. There are significant health and safety issues involved, though, since regulations for tattoo artists vary from state to state.

Question 9 of 21

In the U.S., what proportion of non-Hispanic white women ages 18 to 21 use tanning beds?

... The U.S. CDC (Centers for Disease Control) reports that about 32 percent of young non-Hispanic white women use tanning beds, averaging 28 sessions a year. Studies for the World Health Organization have found that the cancer risk increases 75 percent when tanning beds are used by people under age 30.

Question 10 of 21

Tans are not popular in China, where beach visitors are often seen wearing _________.

... The face-kini resembles a lightweight ski mask, with eye, nose and mouth holes. In China, tanned skin implies a connection to the life of a peasant, while pale skin suggests a wealthier status.

Question 11 of 21

Collagen or Restylane (hyaluronic acid) injections, which have been employed in the past to temporarily plump lips, are now being used on feet in order to ________.

... Podiatrists inject the balls and/or heels of the feet in order to provide cushioning to women who wear very high heels. Each injection costs $400-$500 and lasts six to nine months.

Question 12 of 21

Synthetic eyelash extensions are applied individually to the natural lashes to create a longer, fuller look. They need to be touched up every _______.

... Natural lashes last two or three months and have a continual turnover, so artificial lashes need to be touched up every two to three weeks to fill in the missing lashes. A full session of lash attachments can cost $300-$500.

Question 13 of 21

There is a new Internet market for ________ that induce tanning.

... Although banned in the United Kingdom, on-line kits are available for a synthetic hormone that helps the body produce melanin, the body's natural pigment. The safety of these do-it-yourself injections is being questioned by many medical professionals.

Question 14 of 21

Research from the University of Miami School of Medicine indicates that a supplement made from _______ can help reduce skin damage for people who sunbathe.

... According to the study, antioxidants from a fern extract can limit the skin damage that causes wrinkles and brown spots.

Question 15 of 21

Face creams containing DMAE (2-dimethylaminoethanol) promote an "instant face lift." The effects are achieved when skin cells ___________.

... According to a study from the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Quebec, DMAE and water fill skin cells, making them swell and thicken. DMAE can also stop skin cell division and kill some skin cells after 24 hours.

Question 16 of 21

A deep chemical peel can help improve facial skin that has significant wrinkles, severe scars and extreme blotchiness, but it can take up to __________ for the skin to heal afterwards.

... According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, though swelling will disappear within two weeks, the face will be red for up to three months after treatment. However, the process does not have to be repeated often: the skin-altering effects can last up to 10 years.

Question 17 of 21

Laser hair removal, which uses a laser beam to damage the follicles of unwanted hair, works best on people with ________.

... People with light skin and dark hair have the greatest success with laser removal, although several treatments are usually necessary to satisfactorily inhibit hair growth, and maintenance treatments may be required.

Question 18 of 21

Ancient Egyptians used to remove scars using a form of _________.

... Around 1500 B.C., Egyptian doctors performed early dermabrasion on scars using an object similar to sandpaper.

Question 19 of 21

In ancient Rome, the wealthy used _______, a toxic metal, to make rouge, hair dye and foundation.

... In ancient Rome, white lead was an ingredient in foundation, and red lead was an ingredient in rouge. Lead was also a large component of hair dyes. Prolonged exposure to the toxic metal could lead to skin lesions, infertility and even insanity. The use of lead in cosmetics continued into the early 20th century.

Question 20 of 21

Women who want to recreate the figure of their beautiful childhood friend "Barbie" would need to have which measurements?

... According to Dr. Margo Maine, author of "Body Wars," a life-size Barbie would be 5' 9" tall (1.8 meters), weigh 110 pounds (50 kilograms), wear a size three shoe, and have measurements of 39" x 18" x 33" (99 x 46 x 84 centimeters).

Question 21 of 21

Scientific studies indicate that humans find people with ___________ the most physically attractive.

... Researchers at New Mexico State University and the University of Louisville found that, across many ethnic groups and countries, people consider symmetrical facial features highly attractive.

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