what the FDA?
includes makeup and skincare products. They are intended to affect the appearance of the skin.
What are cosmetics?
marketing for skin care products and ingredients derived from natural sources
What is Natural or all Natural?
do not affect the appearance of the skin but are necessary to product formulations
what are functional ingredients?
prevents the growth of bacteria, fungi , mold and other microorganisms from living in a product
what are preservatives?
ingredients used to attract water to the skins surface
what are Humectants or hydrators?
titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are found in what?
What are sunscreens?
federal food , drug and Cosmetic Act
What is FD&C Act?
natural sourced ingredients grown without pesticides or chemicals
what is organic?
cause actual changes in the appearance of the skin
What are performance ingredients?
ingredients added to cosmetics to boost efficacy of preservatives
what are chelating agents?
vit c, Kojic Acid, Licorice, Bearberry, and Azelic Acid have what effect on the skin?
What are lighteners and brighteners?
lactobacillus plantarum or lactobacillus ferment
what are probiotics?
articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of a disease or
articles (other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of a man.
they are intended to cause actual physiological changes , such as the structure of the skin.
What are Drugs?
ingredients that tend to clog pores especially blackheads
What is comedogenic?
the agent that causes cleansers to foam
what is a surfactant or detergent?
thickeners in creams
What are Carbomers?
Glycolic, lactic, and mandelic all have what effect on the skin
What are exfoliants?
proteins that aid in cellular growth and proliferation. they can be derived from human cells
what are growth factors?
this has no meaning under the law, term created to bridge the gap between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
What are Cosmeceuticals?
has less than 20ppm
what is Gluten free?
microscopic hollow fluid filled spheres filled with ingredients
What are Liposomes?
certified colors and an insoluble pigment
What are Lakes?
Methylparaben, Quaternium 15, and Propylparaben are what?
What are Preservatives?
copper , magnesium, zinc, sulfer and silver are what type of ingredients?
what are minerals?
FDA requires all cosmetics label use standardized names, this acronym is International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient.
What is INCI?
should not contain any animal ingredients or animal by products
What is vegan?
causes oil in water to mix
what are emulsifiers ?
gentle exfoliation used to dissolve dead skin on surface
what are Enzymes?
Palmitoyl pentapeptide, Acetyl Hexapeptide, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide are
what are peptides?
Echinacea stem cell, lilac stem cell, and Sea Fennel Stem Cell
what are stem cells?