EVERYTHING
Material that is capable of igniting and burning
Combustible
A substance that causes an increase in cellular mutation
Mutagen
Chemical reaction that requires the absorption of energy or heat from an external source for the reaction to occur
Endothermic Reaction
An alpha hydroxy acid used in exfoliation and to lower the pH of products
Glycolic Acid
The simplest form of chemical matter that cannot be broken down into simpler substances without a loss of identity
Element
Science that deals with the composition, structures, and properties of matter under different conditions
Chemistry
Acids derived from plants(mostly fruits) that are often used to exfoliate the skin
Alpha Hydroxy Acids(AHA)
The substance that dissolves in the solute and makes a solution
Solvent
An atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge
Ion
A measure of acidity and alkalinity of a substance. Has a measure from 0-14 with 7 being neutral
pH Scale
A substance that causes or is believed to cause cancer
Carcinogen
Also known as bases
Alkalis
A chemical Combination of 2 or more atoms in definite(fixed) Proportions
Molecule
A Physical combination of matter in any proportion
Physical Mixture
The seperation of an atom or molecule into positive and negative ions
Ionization
Represents the quantity of hydrogen ions
pH
Material that is capable of igniting and burning, and easier to ignite then combustible materials
Flammable
The substance that dissolves in a solution
Solute
A solution that has a pH above 7
Alkaline solution
Subatomic particles with a positive charge
Protons
Refers to how prolonged, repeated or long-term exposure to certain product ingredients can cause sensitivity in some people
Overexposure
An ion with a negative electrical charge
Anion
Subatomic particles with a negative charge
Electron
Substances that allow oil and water to mix or emulsify
Surfactants
Liquids not capable of being mixed together to form stable solutions such as water and oil
Immiscible