1. Which of the following is not a reason why lips are more
prone to dryness than ordinary skin?
Lip skin has an extremely thin or absent outer layer, or stratum
corneum
Lip skin does not have sweat or oil glands to provide moisture
Air currents from breathing and talking increase the rate of moisture
loss from lip skin
Lip skin is almost always exposed to the elements
2. Which of the following do scientists believe to be addictive?
Using lip balm
Love
Smoking tobacco
Visiting this web site
3.
Products that protect against the sun's rays often have an "SPF" rating. What does SPF stand for?
Synthetic Pigment Feature
Solar Prohibitive Force
Sun Protection Factor
Latin: Solare Puritus Fari
4. Why might your lips need protection from moisture loss when you
are indoors?
70% of homes are poorly insulated, allowing wind to get in
Sun rays are intensified as they pass through common panes of window
glass
Low humidity and heating system effects indoors during winter can
dry lips
Airborne dust mites absorb free moisture in the atmosphere, leaving
less for lips
5.
Which of the following is not known to trigger a cold sore/fever
blister outbreak?
Colds or fevers
Bad breath
Sun exposure
Stress or emotional discomfort
6.
What does the idiomatic phrase "stiff upper lip" mean?
To suppress all emotion or show stoic courage
To be haughty or arrogant in demeanor
To feel awkward or embarrassed when expressing emotion
The unfortunate consequence of choosing the wrong lip care product
7.
As we age, which of the following is true about the skin on our
lips?
It becomes tougher from cumulative exposure to the elements
It manufactures less collagen--which can lead to thinner more delicate
lips
Its outer layer becomes thicker--leading to less potential for moisture
loss
Like the ears & nose, it grows throughout life--leading to a plumper
appearance
8.
Which of the following can cause lip irritation?
Certain types of food
Cosmetics
Cigarette smoke
All of the above
9.
When greeting people in the Netherlands, which cheek do you kiss
first?
Left
Right
Neither, you don't kiss as a greeting in the Netherlands
It doesn't make a difference, kiss away!
10.
Which of the following herbal extracts is a part of the formula
for Blistex Herbal Answer?
St. John's Wort
Echinacea
Shea Butter
Kava Kava
