Chemistry
The scientific study of matter
What is Chemistry
Basic units of matter that cannot be broken down
Elements
Ingredients responsible for producing the desired effect
Active ingredients
Unit of measurement that indicates whether a substance is acidic, neutral, and alkaline
Ph
Articles intended to be applied to the human body
Cosmetics
The study of chemical reactions that occur in living organisms
What is biochemistry
Smallest complete unit of an element
Atom
Usually found first on product labels
Water
Number on ph scale that is considered neutral
7
Product that is less likely to produce an allergic reaction
Hypoallergenic
Ability to do work
What is energy
Protons + neutrons
Molecular weight
Ingredients that help increase density in elmusions and gel type products
Thickeners
Average ph of skin
4.5-5.5
Hard, low-level water or anhydrous product applied to the skin by rubbing the product directly on desired area
Stick
Process of solid or gas changing states without becoming a liquid
Sublimation
Loss of an electron
Oxidation
Natural or naturally derived ingredients extracted from plants
Botanicals
Natural acids extracted from a variety of natural sources
Hydroxy acids
Product that has been formulated with a thickening agent to increase viscosity
Gel
French “father of chemistry”
Antoine Laurent Lavoisier
Bond that holds molecules that are sharing electrons together
Covalent bond
Organic ingredients that bind water and deposit into the skin
Humectant
Alpha lipoic acid, or ALA, was discovered by this chemist
Dr. Nicholas Perricone
Oils and oil-soluble substances use to condition and soften the skin by providing a protective coating
Emollients