Ingredients
surfactants that cause oil and water to mix
what are Emulsifiers
no additional ingredients have been added to the product to specifically provide a fragrance
what is fragrance -free
There are 2 types of emulsifiers
What is Oil in water and Water in Oil
what is Organic
If there is any concern the best way to guard against reaction is
What is a Patch test
the main types of surfactants and are used primarily in cleansing products.
what are Detergents
products are formulated to have no smell
What is unscented
Ingredients that do not affect the appearance to the skin
what are functional ingredients
is a term used to describe products that are not tested on animals
What is Cruelty-free
derived from the ancient practice of using natural plant essences to promote health and well being
what is Aromatherapy
ingredients that cause the actual changes in the appearance of the skin.
what is Performance ingredients
A term that has no meaning under the law
what is cosmeceutical
highly concentrated plant oils used for their natural aromas
what are essential oils
non - irritation is a term that describe ingredients or products that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions
What is hypoallergenic
International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient
What is INCI names
substances such as vegetable pigment or mineral dyes that give products color
what are color agents
a product that has a cleanser and benzoyl peroxide
what is an acne cleanser
Antiseptic and solvent used in perfumes, lotion and astringents.
What is Alcohol
refers to ingredients that tend to clog pores, especially by the formation of blackheads.
what is comedogenic
ingredients added to cosmetics to boost the efficacy of preservatives
What are Chelating agents
essential to your health and body functions deficiencies can cause adverse effects on the skin.
What are Vitamins
articles intended for use in the diagonsis , cure , mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease
what is a drug
the most common BHA found in skin care products
what is Beta hydroxy acids and Salicylic acid
should not contain animal ingredients or animal by products.
what is Vegan
ingredients that attract water to the skin's surface
what are Humectants hydrators and hydrophilic agents