essential oils
muscles of the face
product ingredients
bones of the skull
chemistry
100

balancing to the central nervous system, antispasmodic, wound healing, sedative

lavender

100

tissue that contracts and moves various parts of the body

muscle tissue

100

oil or fatty ingredients that lubricate, moisturize, and prevent water lossDefinition:oil or fatty ingredients that lubricate, moisturize, and prevent water loss

emollients

100

hindmost bone of the skull, below the parietal bones; forms the back of the skull above the nape

occipital bone

100

subatomic particles with a negative charge

electrons

200

euphoric, relaxing, relieves heart palpitations

ylang-ylang

200

front (anterior) portion of the epicranius; muscle of the scalp that raises the eyebrows, draws the scalp forward, and causes wrinkles across the forehead

frontalis

200

surfactants that cause oil and water to mix and form an emulsion; an ingredient that brings two normally incompatible materials together and binds them into a uniform and fairly stable blend

emulsifiers

200

bones that form the sides and top of the cranium

parietal bones

200

when acids are mixed with alkalis in equal proportions, balancing the total pH and forming water (H2O) and a salt

acid–alkali neutralization reactions

300

an antioxidant nutrient and popular form of vitamin E used in skin care and health supplements, generally isolated from soy or wheat

alpha D-tocopherol

300

ring muscle of the eye socket; closes the eyelid

orbicularis oculi

300

acids derived from plants (mostly fruit) that are often used to exfoliate the skin; mild acids: glycolic, lactic, malic, and tartaric acid.

alpha hydroxy acids

300

bone forming the forehead

frontal bone

300

easily absorbs moisture; in chemistry terms, capable of combining with or attracting water (water-loving)

hydrophilic

400

an important series of brain structures activated by odor, behavior, and arousal

limbic system

400

consists of major and minor muscles extending from the zygomatic bone to the angle of the mouth that elevates the lip, as in laughing

zygomaticus

400

natural form of vitamin A; stimulates cell repair and helps to normalize skin cells by generating new cells

retinol

400

bones that form the prominence of the cheeks; the cheek bones

zygomatic bones

400

the abbreviation used for potential hydrogen. pH represents the quantity of hydrogen ions

pH

500

the sense of smell

olfaction

500

one of the muscles that coordinate with the temporalis, medial pterygoid, and lateral pterygoid muscles to open and close the mouth and bring the jaw forward; sometimes referred to as chewing muscles

masseter

500

drying ingredient with antibacterial properties commonly used for blemishes and acne

benzoyl peroxide

500

lower jawbone; largest and strongest bone of the face

mandible

500

the substance that dissolves the solute and makes a solution

solvent

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