Acids and alkalis
Substances that are acids or alkalis (bases) used to alter the pH of product
What are pH adjusters
This is a drying agent with antibacterial properties commonly used for blemishes and acne
What is benzyl peroxide
The family of lipid materials that are a natural part of the intercellular matrix
What is ceramides
The type of performance ingredients are made from plants and herbs
An oil widely used in cosmetics that is extracted from the bean-like seeds of the desert shrub
A natural molecule found in every cell in the body that is a powerful antioxidant and is soluble in water and oil
What is alpha lipoic acid
Term that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prohibit manufacturers from including on product labels
What is sunblock
A powerful antioxidant that protects and revitalizes skin cells
What is coenzyme Q10
This type of performance ingredients are made from phospholipids, ceramides, and sterols
What are lipids
Ingredients that lubricate, moisturize, and prevent water loss
What are emollients
These are lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats
What are fatty acids
A chemical added to cosmetics to improve the efficiency of the preservative
What is chelating agents
Exfoliating creams that are rubbed off the skin
What is gommages
This type of performance ingredients are made from vitamins A, C, and E; green tea; idebenone; and coenzyme Q10
What is antioxidants
Products intended to improve the skin’s health and appearance
What are cosmeceuticals
This is the beta hydroxy acid with exfoliating and antiseptic properties, found in such natural sources as sweet birch, willow bark, and wintergreen
What is salicylic acid
This administration provides the current organic labeling standard for cosmetics in the United States
What is NOBODY because there are no current organic labeling standard for cosmetics
This is an emollient with moisturizing properties
What is lanolin
This type of performance ingredients are made from licorice, aloe, and chamomile
What are healing agents
A very strong water binder and an excellent skin softener and humectant that is formed by a decomposition of oils or fats
What is Glycerin
This is a strong alkali used in soaps and creams
What is potassium hydroxide
This is when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) require approval of cosmetics
What is NEVER because the FDA does not require approval of cosmetics
These are carbohydrate-lipid complexes that are also good water binders
What are mucopolysaccharides
These are produced from combining fatty acids and fatty alcohols
What are fatty esters
A powerful antioxidant with soothing properties
What is grapeseed extract