Cleansers and Exfoliators
this beta hydroxy acid penetrates deep into the pores to dissolve oil and treat acne
What is salicylic acid
Skin care products and ingredients derived from natural sources.
What is Natural, All natural?
this ultimate anti-aging gold standard ingredient is a derivative of Vitamin A
what is retinol or retinoil
When treating this skin type you want to maintain a healthy balance of water and oil.
What is combination skin?
this well known humectant can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water
What is hyaluronic acid
this common cleansing method uses oil based cleanser followed by a water based cleanser
What is double cleanse
Describes natural-sourced ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals.
What is Organic?
this powerful anti-oxidant brightens skin, boosts collagen productio, and fights free radicals
What is vitamin C
When treating this skin type the goal is to provide moisturizing, replenishing, and skin restoring ingredients.
What is dry skin?
these waxy lipid molecules make up about 50% of the stratum corneum
What are ceramides
these types of exfoliants use ingredients like papaya and pineapple to digest dead skin cells
What is an enzyme or exfoliants
Products formulated to have no smell.
What is Unscented?
Also known as Vitamin BC, this multi tasking ingredient regulates oil, reduces redness, and strengthens the skin barrier
What is niacin amide
When treating this skin type you have restore internal skin hydration and retain inner moisture by preventing Transepidermal water loss.
What is dehydrated skin?
This category of moisturizing ingredient creates a physical select over the skin to prevent water loss
What are occlusives
this specific AHA has the smallest molecule size, allowing it to penetrate deeper
What is glycolic acid
A product that does not contain animal ingredients or animal by-products.
What is Vegan?
This ingredient that is melanin suppressant and used to treat hyperpigmentation
What is Monica acid or melafadin
When treating this skin type you have to reduce overactivity of oil glands, promote a healthy oil-water balance, keep pores from being clogged, reduce inflammation and inhibit any bacteria.
What is Acene/Problematic skin type?
This botanical oil mimics human sebum more closely than any other oil, making it highly bio-compatible
what is jojo Al oil
A vitamin A derivative.
What is retinol?
Ingredients that do not clog pores.
What is noncomedogenic?
this copper binding active helps repair skin, reduce inflammation and stimulate collagen production
what are peptides
When treating this skin type your goal is to increase collagen and improve appearance; in addition to any other skin types
What is Maturing or Aging skin?
this phenomenon occurs when the water passes from the dermis through the epidermis and evaporates
What is TEWL