Ingredient Types
Water attracting ingredient that draws moisture from dermis to hydrate epidermis
Dipeptide-2 improves circulation this type of circulation
what is lymphatic
Penetrate corneocytes and absorb UV rays before they affect the skin
What are chemical or organic sunscreens
Tocopherol is the most widely used form of this vitamin
What is Vitamin E
the process by which free radicals are produced, triggering a chain reaction in the body that damages cells
What is oxidation
Synthetic compound consisting of 2 or more amino acids
What are peptides?
Antioxidant that supports immune function; form of Vitamin C
What is L-ascorbic Acid
SPF stands for this
What is sun protection factor
Prescription only form of vitamin A
Vitamin that helps works as a tyrosinase inhibitor, stabilizes unstable molecules, and assists in the formation of collagen.
What is Vitamin C
Hold in moisture by forming a barrier on the skin
What are occlusives
Free radical triggers include UV/Radiation, Smoking, Metabolism, Environmental Pollutants, and this
What is inflammation
Sit on surface of the skin and reflect UV radiation before it induces damage
What are inorganic or physical sunscreens
Functions of this vitamin include cell differentiation, protection against UV damage, and increasing collagen and elastin.
Fill in the blanks: Vitamin ___ regenrates vitamin ____
What are C and E
Unspecialized cells capable of dividing and renewing while regulating cell replacement
What are stem cells
Type of peptide that stimulates collagen and elastin; not as common as it once was
What are copper peptides
This sunscreen ingredient is particularly damaging to coral reefs
what is oxybenzone
Argireline is also known was this peptide
What is Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
This is the rapid reproduction of a cell, part, or organism.
What is proliferation
Suppress enzymes that cause excessive breakdown of matrix proteins
What are MatrixMetalloproteinase Inhibitors or MMPi
Thought to stimulate human stem cell proliferation; anti-inflammatory; may reduce wrinkle depth
What is swiss apple
To be considered broad-spectrum...must be SPF ___ or higher
What is 15
Stem cells on the ingredients list should be labeled as this
what is plant stem cell culture extract
Vitamin C that is better for sensitive/compromised skin; Aveda's vitamin C of choice; Oil-soluble
What is tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate