Material Benefits Flashcards
Argan Oil
Quickly absorbs into the skin.
Leave Skin smooth and Hydrated.
Contains Vitamin E, encourages healing and has a mild nutty smell
Bees Oil
Good to thicken/hardener
Too much does NOT feel good on skin.
The lowest ratio is one part beeswax to three parts liquid oils by weight.
Boron Nitride
Provides adhesion and slip
In eye shadow, rich and creamy
Never lower the added amounts of oil.
Calcium Carbonite
Prevent creasing in eye shadow.
In Face Mask pulls excess oil out of skin.
High PH 9.4, do not use in high concentrations, especially around the eyes.
Never lower the added amounts of oil.
Carmine, powdered
Used as a natural red dye.
Made from an insect called the cochineal.
Artificial D&C Read Lake No 7 (Not water soluble)
Castor Oil
Seat on the skin and provides a glossy shine and protects the skin.
Can stimulate hair growth. (Thin eyebrows)
Clay
Very absorbent, making them good for the mask.
Usually, using white Kaolin clay in cosmetics.
Bentonite/montmorillonite clay
Highly absorbent when compared to other clays.
Creates a gel when combined with water.
High PH 9, so don’t us around eyes or peploe with sensitive skins
Cocoa butter
Quickly absorbs into the skin.
Leave Skin smooth and Hydrated.
Natural product has a chocolaty smell.
Coconut Oil, extra virgin
Quickly absorbs into the skin.
Imparts a tropical scent into lip balms and body butters.
Emulsifying Wax
Used to mix water and oil.
Use complete Emulsifying Wax
Several formulations use this one Emulsifying Wax NF.
Evening Primrose Oil
Contains 72% Linoleic acid and 10% gamma-linoleic acid.
These two fatty acids have been shown to be great for acne, eczema, inflammation, dry skin, and dermatitis.
Fairly thick, so blend it with carrier oil and scent it with a few drops of essential oil.
Grapeseed Oil
Quickly absorbs into the skin with a beautiful satiny finish.
Jojoba Oil
Quickly absorbs into the skin quickly, leaving a smooth finish.
Contains Vitamin E, which encourages healing.
