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Skin analysis Flashcards

1
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Natural molecule found in every cell in the body, it is a powerful antioxidant and is soluble in water and oil

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Alpa lipoic acid

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Compound made of aluminum, potassium, or ammonium sulfate with a strong astringent action

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Alum

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Small, sealed vials containing a single application of highly concentrated extracts in a water or oil base

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Ampoules

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Describes products that do not contain water

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Anhydrous

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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 invigorating, or to simply create a pleasant fragrance during a service

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Aromatherapy

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Liquids that help remove excess oil on the skin

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Astringents

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Derived from the chamomile plant and characterized by its deep blue color, has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties

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Azulene

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Drying ingredient with antibacterial properties commonly used for blemishes and acne

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Benzyl peroxide

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Changes appearance, they do the actual work of cleansing, normalizing, moisturizing, or otherwise treating the skin

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Performance ingredients

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Defined as articles that are intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or otherwise applied to the human body or any part therof for cleansing, beautifying, promoti ng attractiveness, or altering appearance

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Cosmetics

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Products (other than food) intended to affect the structures and or functions of the body of humans or other animals

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Drugs

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Make cosmetics work, they allow products to spread, give them body and texture, and give them a specific form such as lotion, cream, or gel, do not affect the appearance of the skin but are necessary to the product formation

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Functional ingredients

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Products intended to improve the skins health and appearance

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Third category, cosmeceuticals

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Spreading agentsand ingredients that carry or deliver other ingredients into the skin and make them more effective

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Vehicles

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Fatty materials (derived from oils or fats) used to lubricate and moisturize , and prevent water loss

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Emollients

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Emollients lie on top of the skin and prevent dehydration by trapping water and decreasing transepidermal water loss

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Occlusion

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Coat the skin and reduce friction

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Lubricants

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18
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Lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats

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Fatty acid

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19
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Fatty acids that have been exposed to hydrogen

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Fatty alcohols

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20
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Produced from combining fatty acids and fatty alcohols

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Fatty esters

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21
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Group of oils that are chemically combined with silicon and oxygen and leave a noncomedegenic protective film on the surface of the skin

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Silicones

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22
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Tendency of any topical substance to cause or to worsen a buildup of dead cells in the follicle, leading to the development of an open comedo

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Comedogenicity

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23
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Reduce the surface tension between the skin and the product, and increase the spreadability of cosmetic products

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Surfactants

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Soaps and or detergents that clean the skin

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Cleansers

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Compatible with oil

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Oil soluble

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Mixable with water

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Water soluble

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Used to thicken creams

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Carbomers

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Prevent bacteria and other microorganisms from living in a product, chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetic formulations, these kill bacteria and prevent products from spoiling

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Preservatives

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Chemical that is added to cosmetics to improve the efficiency of the preservative

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Chelating agents

30
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Substances that inhibit oxidation reactions, combat free radicals

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Antioxidants

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Vegetable, pigment, or mineral dyes that give products its color

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Colorants

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SYNTHETIC, INORGANIC AND ARE KNOWN AS METAL SALTS

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CERTIFIED COLORS

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Organic (carbon based) compounds from animal or plant extracts and can also be natural mineral pigments

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Non certified colors

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D &C

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Drug and cosmetics

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Insoluble pigments made by combining a dye with an inorganic material and are commonly used in colorful cosmetics

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Lakes

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Acids or alkalis (bases) used to adjust the pH of products

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pH adjustors

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Substances such as water or alcohol that dissolves other ingredients, functional ingredients

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Solvents

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Fats or fat like substances, help repair and protect the barrier function of the skin

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Lipids

39
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Family of lipid molecules, found naturally in the intercellular matrix

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Ceramides

40
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Removal of dead corneum cells on the epidermis, improves skins appearance

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Exfoliation

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Mechanical and chemical ingredients that exfoliates the skin

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Exfoliants

42
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Naturally occurring mild acids used as chemical exfoliants

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AHAs BHAs

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Ingredients are designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin to make it softer, smoother, and help maintain the hydration level of the epidermis

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Enzymes

44
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Spreading agents and carrying bases necessary to the formulation of a cosmetic, carry or deliver other ingredients into the skin and make them more effective

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Vehicles

45
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Closed lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target their delivery to specific areas of the skin and control their release

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Liposomes

46
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Chemical compounds formed by combining a number of small molecules (monomers) into long chain like structures, advanced vehicles that release substances onto the skins surface at a microscopically controlled rate

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Polymers

47
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Used to enhance the skins defense mechanism and stimulate cell metabolism

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Polyglucans, beta glucans

48
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Ingredients derived from yeast cells that help strengthen the immune system and stimulate the metabolism, also hydrophilic and help preserve and protect collagen and elastin

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Polyglucans

49
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Ingredients used in anti aging cosmetics to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating the formation of collagen

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Betaglucans

50
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Stimulates cell division and is used for healing wounds or burns

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Epidermal growth factor

51
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Chains of amino acids used in skin care products to produce changes in the skins appearance

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Peptides

52
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Yeast cell derivative, have been found to enhance immune response and cellular metabolism, which boosts oxygen uptake in the cells

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Glycoproteins

53
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Water soluble antioxidant, strengthens the white blood cells and immune system and is essential for producing collagen, L ascorbic acid

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Vitamin c

54
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Joined by a chemical ester bond with a fatty acid derived from palm oil, stimulates fibroblasts and cell metabolism

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Ester vitamin c

55
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Natural molecule found in every cell in the body, antioxidant increases cellular metabolism and the effects of other antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and reduces redness

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Alpha lipoic acid

56
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Antioxidant that stabilizes cell membranes, increases chemicals that control muscle tone, thus improving the appearance of skin sagging

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DMAE, dimethylaminoethanol

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