Cosmetic Chemistry
Closed lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target their delivery to specific areas of the skin, and control their release
What are Liposomes?
Stimulates cell division and is used for healing wounds or burns.
What is the Epidermal Growth Factor?
Peppermint, tea tree, clove are what?
Dissolve makeup and dirt to keep pores clean and prepare the skin for other products
What are Cleansers?
Most commonly used cosmetic ingredient.
What is Water?
Chemical compounds formed by a number of small molecules
Chains of amino acids used in skin care products to produce changes in the skin’s appearance.
What are peptides?
Comfrey root, witch hazel, alum root, lemon
What are Astringent Properties?
Tighten and tone the skin.
Draw impurities out of the pores.
What are Masks?
Tendency of any topical substance to cause or worsen a buildup of dead cells in the follicle.
What is are Comedogenic Ingredients?
Are used to enhance the skin’s defense mechanism and stimulate cell metabolism. They are normally derived from yeast cells and have a natural affinity for the skin
What are Poly and Beta Glucans?
Ability of a product to delay sun-induced erythema, the visible sign of sun damage.
What is SPF?
Eucalyptus, wintergreen, spearmint
What are Stimulating properties?
Remove residue left behind by cleansers or other products.
Restore the skin’s natural pH after cleansing and hydrate the skin.
What are Toners?
The two types of SPF are called
What are Chemical and Physical Sunscreens?
Derived from yeast cells. TRF functions as an anti-inflammatory and moisturizing ingredient.
What is the Tissue Respiratory Factor?
Stimulates cell repair and helps to normalize skin cells by generating new cells.
What is Retinol?
The use of plant extracts for therapeutic benefits.
What is Phytotherapy?
Containing concentrated and specialized ingredients designed for effective penetration into the skin.
What are Serums/Ampoules?
Natural form of Vitamin A
What is Retinol?
Derived from plants to protect or stimulate our own skin stem cells
What are Stem Cells?
Vitamins, amino acids, and other natural substances that neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals and help skin cope with the damaging effects of environmental influences.
What are Antioxidants?
Is an ancient healing practice using essential oils and aromas from plants to treat the body, mind, and spirit
What is Aromatherapy?
Nourishing skin through ingredients.
Balancing the oil–water content of skin.
Treating various skin conditions such as redness, aging, or dryness.
What are Moisturizers?
Ingredients that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction.
What is Hypoallergenic?