the products that exfoliate by loosening the bonds between dead corneum cells and dissolving the intercellular matrix?
What is alpha hydroxy acids
100
the therapeutic use of plant aromas and essential oils for beauty and health treatment purposes
What is aromatherapy
100
a chemical added to cosmetics to improve the efficiency of the preservative
What is chelating agent
100
ingredients that lubricate, moisturize, and prevent water loss
What is Emollients
100
a very strong water binder and an excellent skin softener and humectant that is formed by a decomposition of oils or fats
What is glycerin
200
an antiseptic and solvent used in perfumes, lotions, and astringents
What is alcohol
200
a drying agent with antibacterial properties commonly used for blemishes and acne
What is benzyl peroxide
200
the function of a clay mask
What is draw impurities to the surface of the skin as they dry and tighten
200
the term for peeling or sloughing of the outer layer of the skin
What is exfoliation
200
exfoliating creams that are rubbed off the skin
What is gommages
300
the most popular botanical used in cosmetic formulations
What is aloe vera
300
substances, such as glycerin, that hold products together
What is binders
300
a powerful antioxidant that protects and revitalizes skin cells
What is coenzyme Q10
300
lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats
What is fatty acids
300
a powerful antioxidant with soothing properties
What is grapeseed extract
400
a natural molecule found in every cell in the body that is a powerful antioxidant and is soluble in water and oil
What is Alpha lipoic acid
400
the term for ingredients derived from plants
What is botanicals
400
substances such as vegetable, pigment, or mineral dyes that give products color
What is colorants
400
gives products their scent
What is fragrance
400
ingredients that attract water to the skin’s surface?
What is hydrators
500
small, sealed vials containing a single application of highly concentrated extracts in a water or oil base
What is ampoules
500
the family of lipid materials that are a natural part of the intercellular matrix
What is ceramides
500
products intended to improve the skin’s health and appearance
What is cosmeceuticals
500
ingredients in cosmetic products that allow the products to spread, give them body and texture, and give them a specific form such as a lotion, cream, or gel
What is functional ingredients
500
an oil widely used in cosmetics that is extracted from the bean-like seeds of the desert shrub