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Skin Care products-Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acai berry | Berry rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, B, C, and E; protects, replenishes; helps heal damaged skin |
| Alcohol | Antiseptic and solvent used in perfumes, lotions, and astringents; specially denatured (SD) alcohol is a mixture of ethanol with a denaturing agent |
| Algae | Seaweed derivatives used as thickening agents, water-binding agents, and antioxidants; also nourishes the skin with vitamins and minerals |
| Alginate | Often seaweed-based mask applied after a serum or treatment cream. They come in powder form and are mixed with water or serums, and dry to form a rubberized texture |
| Allantoin | Derived from the root of the comfrey plant, helps to soften and protect while actively soothing skin |
| Aloe vera | Popular botanical used in cosmetic formulations, emollient and humectant with hydrating, softening, healing, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties |
| Alpha Hydroxy Acids | Abbreviated AHAS; derived naturally from various plant sources and from milk; used for improving signs of aging, dry skin, and an uneven skin tone |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | A natural molecule found in every cell in the body; it is a powerful antioxidant and is soluble in water and oil |
| Ampoules | Small, sealed vial containing a single application of highly concentrated serum of extracts in water or oil based |
| Anhydrous | Describes products that do not contain any water |
| Argan Oil | Derived from the kernels of the argan tree; very light botanical oil used as an emollient |
| Aromatherapy | therapeutic use of plant aromas and essential oils for beauty and health treatment purposes; involves the use of highly concentrated, nonoily, and volatile essential oils to induce such reactions as relaxation and invigoration, or to simply create a pleas |
| Astringents | Also called toners, these liquids help remove excess oil on the skin |
| Azulene | Derived from the chamomile plant and characterized by its deep blue color; has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties |
| Benzoyl Peroxide | Ingredient with antibacterial properties commonly used to treat inflamed acne lesions |
| Beta-glucans | Ingredients used in anti-aging cosmetics to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating the formation of collagen |
| Beta hydroxy acids | Abbreviated BHAS; exfoliating organic acid; salicylic acid; milder than alpha hydroxy acids (AHAS); BHAS dissolve oil and are beneficial for oily skin |
| Botanicals | Ingredients derived from plants |
| Calendula | Anti-inflammatory plant extract |
| Carbomers | Ingredients used to thicken creams; frequently used in gel products |
| Certified Colors | Inorganic color agents also known as metal salts; listed on ingredients labels as D&C (drug and cosmetic) |
| Chamomile | Plant extract with calming and soothing properties |
| Chelating agents | A chemical added to cosmetics to improve the efficiency of the preservative |
| Chemical exfoliants | Products with chemical agents used to dissolve dead skin cells and the intercellular matrix, or "glue", that holds them together (desmosomes) |
| Clay masks | Oil- |
| Cleanser | |
| Coconut oil | |
| Coenzyme Q10 | |
| Color agents | |
| Cosmeceutical | |
| Cosmetics | |
| Cruelty- free | |
| Delivery systems | |
| Detergents | |
| Echinacea | |
| Emollients | |
| Emulsifiers | |
| Enzymes (for exfoliation) | |
| Essential oils | |
| Exfoliants | |
| Fatty acids |
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