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Process by which a liquid turns into a gas.
Evaporation
Smallest unit of matter that retains the chemical properties of an element.
Atom
This is the basic unit of life, capable of carrying out all life processes.
Cell
This ingredient blocks harmful rays from the sun to prevent sunburn (higher amount = stronger protection from uv)
Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
This is the largest organ in the human body, protecting individuals from the outside environment.
Skin
The name of the U.S legislative branch consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Congress
Covalent bond
Structures inside of a cell that perform specific functions (i.e energy production or protein synthesis).
Organelles
This molecule is often found in moisturizers. It attracts water to keep the skin hydrated.
Hyaluronic Acid
This condition occurs when hair follicles get clogged with oil and dead skin cells.
Literary device where an object or idea represents something else.
Symbolism
Molecules made up of repeating structural units (monomers)
Polymers
Mitosis
This oily substance, naturally produced by the skin, helps keep it moisturized and protected. it's often produced by the scalp.
Sebum
These tiny holes in your skin allow sweat and oil to escape.
Pores
Mathematical constant is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.
Pi
Measure of how strongly an atom attracts electrons in a chemical bond.
Electronegativity
This is a programmed cell death, essential for development and prevention cancer.
Apoptosis
This type of alcohol is commonly used in hand sanitizers and dries the skin if too much is used.
Ethanol
This protein provides structure and elasticity to the skin, often targeted in anti-aging products.
Collagen
Name of the treaty that officially ended World War I.
Treaty of Versailles
This principle states that atoms tend to gain or lose or share electrons in order to achieve a full outer electron shell with eight electrons.
Octet Rule
Process by which cells are in substances by surrounding them with the cell membrane.
Endocytosis
This ingredient, often used to exfoliate, can be found in facial scrubs and cleansers to remove dead skin cells.
Microbeads
This skin layer contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles.
Dermis