Common Performance Ingredients In Skincare Products Flashcards
(54 cards)
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Açaí Berry
A
Potent antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
brightens skintone
anti-aging
2
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Algae
A
Commonly referred to as seaweed humectant hydrates detoxifies replenishes essential vitamins and minerals rich in antioxidants
3
Q
Allantoin
A
Moisturizes Soothes softens protects Aids in wound healing promote cell proliferation and longevity
4
Q
Aloe Vera
A
Humectant hydrates softens Heals antimicrobial anti-inflammatory soothes calms
5
Q
Alpha Lipoic
A
Universal antioxidant anti-inflammatory anti-aging enhances natural exfoliation minimizes pores soothes reduces puffiness
6
Q
Alpine rose plant stem cell
A
Repairs cells
improves barrier function
Boosts epidermal generation
7
Q
Argan Oil
A
- Light emollient plant oil
- contains beneficial lipids and fatty acids for skin
- including oleic acid, Palmolive acid, linoleum acid
- antioxidant
- replaces natural skin hydration
8
Q
Argireline
A
- Trade name for neuropeptide blend
- slows muscle contractions
- Smooths texture
9
Q
Arnica Montana
A
Antiseptic astringent anti-inflammatory soothes Calms
10
Q
Avocado Oil
A
Emollient soothes
high in vitamin A,D, E
antioxidant
11
Q
Azelaic Acid
A
Anti-inflammatory
skin lightener
Antibacterial
12
Q
Azuelene
A
Anti-inflammatory
Soothes
13
Q
Bamboo
A
Prevents moisture loss
antioxidant
astringent
Soothes
14
Q
Bearberry
A
Natural skin Lightner
melanin suppressant
Soothes
15
Q
Benzoyl Peroxide
A
Effective antibacterial agent targeting propionibacterium acnes 
16
Q
Calendula
A
Emollient Soothes Heals anti-inflammatory antiseptic anti-aging anti-itching
17
Q
Caviar
A
Repairs cells hydrate nourishes restores high in amino acids, vitamins and minerals
18
Q
Centella asiatica
A
Nourishes Heals anti-inflammatory anti-Irritant stimulates new cell growth builds collagen improves circulation
19
Q
Ceramides
A
Soothes Anti-inflammatory Anti-itching antiseptic purifies
20
Q
Charcoal
A
Detoxifies
absorbs oil and debris
21
Q
Coenzyme q10
A
Powerful antioxidant
protects and revitalize the skin cells
22
Q
Colloidal gold
A
Heals
firms
Gives skin a healthy glow
23
Q
Colloidal Silver
A
Anti-inflammatory
antibacterial
Heals
24
Q
Edelweiss plant stem cell
A
Repairs cells
potent antioxidant
Heals damaged tissue caused by inflammation or trauma
stimulates collagen regeneration
25
Enzymes
Gentle surface exfoliation
softens
Increases hydration
26
Eucalyptus
Anti-inflammatory
| antibacterial
27
Evening primrose oil
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Emollient
moisturizes
enhances barrier function
Heals
anti-inflammatory
Soothes
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28
Geranium
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Anti-inflammatory
anti-irritant
astringent
antibacterial
heals
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29
Ginger
Antibacterial
anti-inflammatory
calms
Soothes
30
Ginseng
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Nourishes
boosters collagen
brightens
promotes healthy cell regeneration anti-inflammatory
balances oil production
Heals
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31
Glycerin
Humectant
| Hydrates
32
Glycolic Acid
Water soluble alpha hydroxy acid exfoliates
improves hydration
diminishes the signs of aging
33
Gooseberry
Antioxidant
natural skin Lightener
melanin suppressant
34
Grape plant stem cell
Repairs cells
protects against UV stress
fights photoaging
delays natural aging process
35
Grapeseed oil
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Light emollient
nourishes
moisturizes
rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids
antioxidant
balance oil
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36
Green tea
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Potent antioxidant with mini anti-aging benefits
brightens
enhances photoprotection
anti-inflammatory
Soothes
Antibacterial
reduces swelling
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37
Hexylresorcinol
Skin Lightner
antiseptic
firms
38
Hibiscus
Antioxidant
humectant
anti-microbial
39
 honey
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Humectant
antioxidant
softens
antibacterial
clarifies
soothes
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40
Hyaluronic acid
Humectant
| prevent transepidermal water loss
41
Hydroquinone
Chemical bleaching agent
| Tyrosinase inhibitor
42
Irish Moss
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Also known as red algae
emollient
humectant
softens
anti-inflammatory
Soothes
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43
Juniper
Antiseptic
| astringent
44
Kaolin
Oil-absorbing
clay
calms
Soothes
45
Kojic acid
Natural skin lightener
| melanin suppressant
46
Lactic acid
Water soluble alpha hydroxy acid exfoliates
brightens skin tone
increases hydration
47
Lactobacillus ferment
- Probiotic balances and retains healthy bacteria on the skin while combating harmful bacteria -strengthens barrier function
- promote a healthy immune system -decreases sensitivity
- anti-inflammatory
- increases hydration
48
L-ascorbic acid
Acid form of vitamin C
natural skin lightener
stimulates collagen synthesis exfoliates
49
 licorice
Antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
natural skin Lightener and melanin suppressant
50
Lilac plant stem cell
Repairs sells
antioxidant
brightens anti-inflammatory
reduces acne lesions
51
Madonna lily plant stem cell
Repairs cells
- skin brightener
- inhibits Melanosome transfer
- evens out skin tone
- encourages epidermal regeneration -stimulates collagen and elastin production
52
Mandelic acid
- Gentle water soluble alpha hydroxy acid
- exfoliates
- brightens
- smooth texture
- antibacterial
- regulates sebum production
53
Mastiha
- Antioxidant
- anti-inflammatory
- strengthens immune system
- anti-microbial
- minimizes pores natural skin brightener
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Matrixyl
Trade name for anti-aging peptide non-irritating
simulates collagen synthesis and elastic production
strengthens
repairs
smooths texture
firms
