Puzzler Answers September 2010

September 2010 – Sanitation & Makeup
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1 Scale of temperature on which water freezes at 0º and boils at 100º under standard conditions. Celsius
2 A cosmetic of a powder or cream consistency used to give a warm color to the cheeks. Blusher
4 Should be worn while performing any service that exposure to blood or bodily fluids could occur – to protect from the spread microorganisms. Gloves
5 A cream or powder used as a base to even out facial skin tone before applying other cosmetics. Foundation
7 A cosmetic for darkening and thickening the eyelashes. Mascara
10 The plural of bacterium; Any of a large group of one-celled organisms that lack a cell nucleus, reproduce by fission or by forming spores, and in some cases cause disease. Bacteria
11 Disease causing bacteria. (two words) Pathogenic Bacteria
12 To perform or undergo a process of cleaning; to wash or tidy up. Clean
15 The process of killing all microorganisms, including good and bad ones. It also kills spores – bacteria that are in their inactive phase. Sterilization
18 Scale of temperature on which water freezes at 32º and boils at 212º under standard conditions. Fahrenheit
23 A surface or substance that has been exposed to microorganisms. Contamination
25 Product used to cover blemishes on the skin; usually used before foundation. Concealer
26 A disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body caused by genetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors; illness; sickness; ailment. Diseases
29 A growth of minute fungi forming on vegetable or animal matter, commonly as a downy or furry coating, and associated with decay or dampness. Mold
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3 A combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses… especially sight. Beauty
6 Occurs when someone touches a contaminated surface or substance and then touches a non-contaminated item. (two hyphenated words) Cross-Contamination
8 The process of infecting or the state of being infected by a disease-causing organism. Infection
9 This can occur if a physician misses a vein, while trying to rid a client of spider veins, and injects the solution directly into the skin. (two words) Injection Necrosis
13 The practice of injecting a medication, usually in foam form, into the veins so they harden and eventually shrink. Selerotherapy
14 The physicians who specialize in the treatment of cancer. Oncologist
16 Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness. Hygiene
17 The accepted or established code of procedure or behavior in any group, organization, business, or situation. Protocol
19 Chemicals that kill pathogenic microorganisms. Disinfectants
20 Drugs that are made from extracts obtained from living organisms that fight bacterial infections. Antibiotics
21 A response in or to your skin from an external or introduced factor (or combination of factors) that is not driven by genetics. Sanitation
22 The process of making sanitary; the promotion of hygiene and prevention of disease by maintenance of sanitary conditions. Nonpathogenic Bacteria
24 The layer of lipids and sweat secretions on top of the skin that helps kill bacteria. (two words) Acid Mantle
27 A substance which may kill the growth of bacteria. Usually milder than disinfectants and safer to use on skin. Examples include: alcohol, boric acid, hydrogen peroxide, etcetera. Antiseptic
28 A microorganism, especially one that causes disease. Germs
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Any of a group of unicellular, multicellular, or syncytial spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toad-stools.

Fungus
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A colored cosmetic, typically in powder form, applied to the eyelids or to the skin around the eyes to accentuate them.

Eyeshadow
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A colored cosmetic applied to the lips.

Lipstick
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