Chapter 6 - Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients, & Selection

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  1. 2. ingredients in cosmetic products that cause a change in the appearance of the skin
  2. 5. one of the most frequently used preservatives because of its very low sensitizing potential; combats bacteria and molds; noncomedogenic
  3. 9. berry rich in antioxidants; protects, replenishes, and helps to heal damaged skin
  4. 10. provide a gentle exfoliation and dissolve keratin proteins within dead skin cells on the surface
  5. 11. seaweed derivatives used as thickening and water binding agents; antioxidant rich in vitamins and minerals
  6. 12. term used to describe natural-sourced ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides/chemicals
  7. 15. oil or fatty ingredients that lubricate, moisturize, and prevent water loss
  8. 17. closed-lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients to target their delivery to specific tissues in the skin
  9. 19. describes a substance that doesn't contain water
  10. 23. skin-conditioning agents derived from carbohydrates and proteins that enhance cellular metabolism and wound healing
  11. 24. properties include enhancing the penetrative abilities of other substances; anti inflammatory, antiseptic, and deodorizing action that protects the skin's surface and helps maintain healthy skin
  12. 26. emollient derived from petroleum sources
  13. 29. often seaweed based mask applied after a serum or treatment cream
  14. 30. chains of amino acids that stimulate fibroblasts, cell metabolism, collagen; improve skin's firmness
  15. 32. an extract that helps with irritation as well as the lightening of pigmentation
  16. 33. an acid that brightens and is a tyrosinase inhibitor
  17. 34. ingredients derived from plants
  18. 35. also known as a roll-off mask; enzyme exfoliating masks that are rubbed off the skin
  19. 36. reduces the activity of oil glands and dissolves the skin's surface layer of dry, dead skin cells; frequently used in acne products
  20. 38. spreading agents that carry or deliver other ingredients into the skin and make them more effective
  21. 39. ingredients used to thicken creams; frequently used in gel products
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  1. 1. an emollient derived from olives that helps to desensitize and nourish
  2. 3. also called toners; liquids applied to the skin after cleansing to soothe and hydrate
  3. 4. refers to ingredients or products that may be less likely to cause an allergic reaction
  4. 6. type of surfactant used as cleansers in skin-cleansing products
  5. 7. an ingredient that attracts water
  6. 8. a label given to products that do not contain any animal by-products
  7. 13. antiseptic and solvent used in perfumes, lotions, and astringents
  8. 14. derived from the root of the comfrey plant; helps to soften, protect, and soothe
  9. 16. ingredients derived from yeast cells that help strengthen the immune system and stimulate metabolism
  10. 18. agent that causes exfoliation, or sloughing, of the skin cells
  11. 20. derived from the chamomile plant and characterized by its deep blue color
  12. 21. plasticizers used in skin care formulas to moisturize and soften skin, and to dissolve or blend ingredients
  13. 22. therapeutic use of plant aromas and essential oils for beauty and health treatment purposes
  14. 25. also called toners, these liquids help remove excess oil on the skin
  15. 27. natural form of vitamin A; stimulates cell repair
  16. 28. small, sealed vial containing a single application of a highly concentrated serum in a water or oil base
  17. 30. chemical compounds that are formed by combining a number of small molecules (monomers) into long, chain-like structures
  18. 31. beta hydroxy acid with exfoliating and antiseptic properties
  19. 37. concentrated liquid ingredients for the skin designed to penetrate and treat various skin concerns