Exfoliation
This exfoliation method includes scrubs, brushes, and microdermabrasion.
What is physical exfoliation?
This is the first wound-healing phase where platelets gather to form a clot and stop bleeding.
What is the hemostasis phase?
This organelle is known as the “powerhouse” of the cell.
What is the mitochondria?
These ingredients reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL) by creating a protective barrier on the skin.
What are occlusives?
Hormones are often referred to by this term.
What are chemical messengers?
This AHA is derived from sugar cane and has the smallest molecular weight.
What is glycolic acid?
This wound-healing phase rebuilds tissue through epithelialization, wound contraction, and cell proliferation.
What is the proliferative phase?
These specialized cells transmit electrical impulses throughout the body.
What are neurons?
Glycerin, aloe vera, and hyaluronic acid are examples of this type of ingredient.
What are humectants?
This endocrine gland regulates metabolism.
What is the thyroid gland?
This skin condition occurs when extra melanin is produced in response to injury or inflammation.
What is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)?
This type of scar grows beyond the borders of the original wound and forms thick, irregular scar tissue.
What is a keloid scar?
This structure surrounds the cell, separates internal and external environments, and is composed of a lipid bilayer.
What is the cell membrane?
This ingredient is one of the most common acne treatments and works by decreasing inflammation and preventing bacterial growth.
What is benzoyl peroxide?
This hormone produced by the pineal gland helps regulate sleep cycles and circadian rhythms.
What is melatonin?
This AHA is a tyrosinase inhibitor, beneficial for dry skin and hyperpigmentation, and may be derived from sour milk.
What is lactic acid?
This process restores the epithelial surface during the proliferative phase of wound healing.
What is epithelialization?
This organelle releases enzymes that destroy the cell membrane during apoptosis.
What are lysosomes?
This delivery system improves ingredient stability and longevity while helping actives reach targeted skin layers.
What is encapsulation?
This endocrine gland links the nervous system to the endocrine system through neurohormone secretion.
What is the hypothalamus?
This medium-depth peel is a blend of salicylic acid, resorcinol, and lactic acid.
What is Jessner peel?
This type of burn penetrates through all layers of the skin and extends into muscle and bone.
What is a fourth-degree burn?
This final stage of the cell cycle divides the cytoplasm into two separate daughter cells.
What is cytokinesis?
This ingredient treats hyperpigmentation by inhibiting the conversion of tyrosinase to melanin.
What is hydroquinone?
This hormone increases heart rate, dilates pupils, and expands bronchi during stressful situations.
What is adrenaline?