Chemistry of matter
Cosmetic Products
Cosmetic Ingredients
Misc.
pH
100
This is the scientific study of matter, the physical and chemical changes affecting matter and the energy changes that accompany those processes
What is Chemistry
100
This is a finely ground solid that is mixed evenly with additional ingredients
What is powder
100
These are fatty acids that have been exposed to hydrogen
What fatty alcohols
100
This is the level of pH that will increase the skin's permeability and leave it vulnerable to injury by environmental factors
What is 8
100
This the unit of measurement that indicates whether a substance is acidic, neutral or alkaline
What is pH (potential hydrogen)
200
This is matter with definite weight, volume and shape
What are solids
200
This product is packaged under pressure and blended with a gas inside a container
What are aerosols
200
This is the liquid part of a solution
What is a solvent
200
This is the universal solvent
What is water
200
This is the protective barrier of the skin
What is acid mantle
300
This is matter with definite weight and volume, but no shape
What are liquids
300
This is a common skin care product that is an emulsion used to provide emolliency and moisture to the skin
What is lotion
300
This is a skin renewing agent that was introduced in 1997 as a type of skin regeneration accelerator
What are copper peptides
300
Two or more compounds blended physically is called this
What is mixture
300
The goal of an esthetician is to use products that will help maintain the acid balance of the skin at this pH level
What is 4.5-5.5
400
This is matter with definite weight, but indefinite volume and shape
What are gases
400
This term identifies a product that offers a decreased tendency to provoke an allergic reaction
What is hypoallergenic
400
This ingredient is most likely to clog pores and cause pimples
What is comedogenic
400
This is the condition under which a solute will no longer dissolve evenly in the solvent
What is saturation point
400
Distilled water has a pH of this
What is 7
500
A change in a substance that creates a new substance with different material characteristics from those of the original substance
What is chemical change
500
These are binding substances used to slow down the destruction of the product
What are emulsifiers
500
These are organic acids that are extracted from a variety of natural sources such as fruits, sugar and milk
What are hydroxy acids
500
This term describes acids or bases that are used to adjust the desired product pH level
What are pH adjustors
500
This is the term used to describe a base
What is Alkaline
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