PRODUCT TYPES
A product used to dissolve dirt, oil, and makeup from the skin
What is a cleanser?
Ingredients that help attract and retain moisture in the skin.
What are humectants?
A mixture of two liquids that normally don’t easily combine.
What is an emulsion?
A skin type that produces more sebum than average.
What is oily skin?
The federal agency responsible for regulating cosmetic labeling.
What is the FDA?
This product helps balance the skin’s pH after cleansing.
What is a toner?
Ingredients that sit on the surface of the skin and prevent water loss.
What are occlusives?
A type of mixture in which particles are evenly dissolved.
What is a solution?
A skin type lacking oil in the skin.
What is dry skin?
A document that provides safety, handling, and first aid info for ingredients
What is an SDS?
A cream or lotion used to hydrate and protect the skin.
What is a moisturizer?
Ingredients like AHAs and BHAs that help break down dead skin cells.
What are chemical exfoliants?
The scale that measures how acidic or alkaline a product is.
What is the pH scale?
A condition where the skin lacks water.
What is dehydration?
The test performed to check for allergic reactions to a product.
What is a patch test?
A product that physically or chemically removes dead skin cells.
What is an exfoliant?
Substances that protect the skin from free radical damage.
What are antioxidants?
The category of preservatives that slow the growth of microorganisms.
What are antimicrobials?
A skin type that is oily in some areas and dry in others.
What is combination skin?
A product characteristic meaning it will not clog pores.
What is non-comedogenic?
A product designed to protect the skin from UV radiation.
What is sunscreen?
Vitamin A derivatives that promote cell turnover.
What are retinoids?
The process of reducing the size of oil droplets in a product so they remain suspended.
What is emulsification?
A chronic condition characterized by redness and visible blood vessels.
What is rosacea?
A product making claims to change the body’s structure or function is legally considered this.
What is a drug?