Cosmetic Product Categories
Mixture
This step is designed to remove dirt, oil and environmental pollutants from the surface of the skin
Cleansing
Used to help performance ingredients reach the targeted area within the skin.
Delivery System
Ingredients responsible for producing the desired effect
Performance ingredients
Mixture of two or more kinds of molecules that are incapable of being mixed together
Suspension
This product is used to help further cleanse the skin and balance the pH
Toner
Require friction to release the performance ingredients
This agency is responsible for regulating cosmetics in the US
FDA
Mixtures of fats and oils converted to fatty acids by heat and then purified
Soaps
Removes dead skin by using chemicals such as enzymes or AHA's to stimulate dead cell removal on the stratum corneum
Chemical Exfoliation
This means the product is less likely to provoke an allergic reaction
Hypoallergenic
Ingredients that are likely to block or clog the pores and contributes to breakouts
Comedogenic
Formed when two or more non-mixable substances are united with the help of a binder or gum-like substance
Emulsion
The two ingredients a physical sunscreen has
Known as a cleansing agent or surface active agent used to remove oil and dirt
Surfactant
Ingredients that destroy bacteria that cause problems such as acne or other infections
Antibacterials
Long molecules with a polar end (hydrophilic)and nonpolar (Lipophilic) end.
Emulsifiers
Eye gels, serums and neck creams are examples of products used to
Treat
Ingredient that attracts water from two sources; The dermal layer into the epidermis and from humid environments
Humectants
4 things to identify when reading a product label
1. Benefit claims
2. Functional ingredients
3. Performance ingredients
4. Delivery system