Functional
surfactants that cause oil and water to mix and form an emulsion; an ingredient that brings two normally incompatible materials together and binds them into a uniform and fairly stable blend
Emulsifiers
mineral physical sunscreen ingredient that reflects UVA and UVB rays; also used to protect, soothe, and heal the skin; is somewhat astringent, antiseptic, and antimicrobial
Zinc oxide
also known as fresheners or astringents; liquids designed to tone and tighten the skin’s surface
Toners
all natural, terms often used in marketing for skin care products and ingredients derived from natural sources
Natural
as defined by the U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA): articles that are intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance
Cosmetics
systems that deliver ingredients to specific tissues of the epidermis
Delivery systems
oil or fatty ingredients that lubricate, moisturize, and prevent water loss
Emollients
Soap or detergent that cleanses the skin
Cleanser
term used to describe natural-sourced ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals
Organic
term used to describe high-quality products or ingredients intended to improve the skin’s health and appearance
Cosmeceutical
spreading agents and ingredients that carry or deliver other ingredients into the skin and make them more effective
Vehicles
fats or fat-like substances; lipids help repair and protect the barrier function of the skin
Lipids
Products formulated to add moisture
Moisturizers
term used to describe products that are not tested on animals at any stage of the production process; nor are any of its ingredients tested on animals
Cruelty-free
a product that is labeled vegan should not contain any animal ingredients or animal by-products
Vegan
chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetic formulations; they kill bacteria and prevent products from spoiling
Preservatives
oils derived from herbs; have many different properties and effects on the skin and psyche
Essential oils/Botanicals
mechanical and chemical products or processes used to exfoliate the skin
Exfoliants
refers to ingredients or products that may be less likely to cause allergic reaction
Hypoallergenic
Definition:the products to spread, give them body and texture, and give them a specific form such as a lotion, cream, or gel. Preservatives are also functional ingredients
Functional ingredients
a chemical added to cosmetics to improve the efficiency of the preservative
Chelating agents
substances such as vegetable, pigment, or mineral dyes that give products color
Color agents
thermal heat masks; facial masks containing special crystals of gypsum, a plaster-like ingredient
Modelage Mask
ingredients in cosmetic products that cause the actual changes in the appearance of the skin
Performance ingredients
describes products that do not contain any water
Anhydrous