UNITS
Deals with matter that was never living and does not contain carbon
Inorganic Chemistry
Formed when two or more compounds are blended together physically rather than chemically
Mixture
PH stands for:
Potential Hydrogen
Free Radicals
How are products ingredients listed on the label?
DESENDING ORDER
The smallest and most complete unit of an element
ATOMS
The even dispersion of a solid substance in a liquid base is called
Suspension
How many naturally occurring elements are there?
92
Organic acids extracted from a variety of natural sources, including fruits
Hydroxy Acids
The government authority responsible for regulating cosmetics is the
FDA
The smallest particle of a compound
MOLECULE
The liquid part of a solution is called:
The Solvent
A term used for describing a base
Alkaline
Most common ingredient for UV blockers
Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide
The promotion and advertising of cosmetics and other products is regulated by?
FEDERAL TRADE COMISSION ( FTC)
The number that identifies how many protons are in a single atom of an element on the periodic table.
ATOMIC NUMBER
The most common type of product in the personal care market
Emulsion
A mixture of sebum and sweat combined with lipids, minerals and moisture to form a protective barrier for the skin
Acid Mantle
Ingredient that attracts water and cause water to be held into the skin?
HUMECTANTS
The unifying concept used to organize elements and their similarities is called:
THE PERIODIC LAW
Basic unit of matter that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by any chemical reaction
ELEMENTS
Solvents that don’t mix easily with each other (such as oil and water) are called?
IMMISCIBLE
The PH scale is logarithmic, which means each step or number increases by?
Multiples of 10
The ingredients responsible for producing the desired effect or the product to work?
FUNCTIONAL / PERFORMANCE INGREDIENTS
Ensures that marketed cosmetics are safe, properly labeled and that statements made on the package or label are truthful, accurate and informative
FDA
Created by chemically uniting 2 different elements
COMPOUNDS
Oil and oil-soluble substance used to provide a protective coating to the skin?
EMOLLIENTS
A solution is acidic or alkaline depending on the number of?
Positive hydrogen ions and negative hydroxide ions
Acts as a mesh-like pattern of waterproof molecules over the skin
Silicones
FFDCA Stands for:
Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act