Oregon Esthetician State Board

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What are chemical systems that target ingredients to specific areas of the skin called?

Absorption systems
Delivery systems
Carrier enhancers
Distribution mechanisms

The correct answer is: Delivery systems

The correct answer is delivery systems. These are specialized formulations or methods that are designed to transport active ingredients specifically to targeted areas of the skin. The focus of delivery systems is to enhance the efficacy of the ingredients by ensuring they penetrate the skin barrier effectively and reach the desired depth within the skin. Delivery systems can include various technologies, such as liposomes, nanoparticles, or microencapsulation, which help to protect the ingredients from degradation and optimize their absorption. This targeted approach allows for better results in skin treatments, making them a foundational concept in esthetics and dermatology. Other choices, while relevant to skin care, do not specifically refer to this precision in targeting. Absorption systems generally refer to mechanisms that describe how substances are absorbed into the skin, rather than the targeted delivery of ingredients. Carrier enhancers focus on improving the permeation of a substance but do not define the overall system for directing ingredients. Distribution mechanisms suggest a broader approach without the specific targeting aspect crucial to delivery systems.