Session 1- Intro to Cosmetics Flashcards
(41 cards)
Abrasive
an ingredient that can polish or clean by rubbing or grinding
Active Ingredient
an ingredient in OTC or prescription drugs that delivers the claimed therapeutic action
Antiacne Ingrediant
an ingredient that has abrasive, exfoliating (peeling) and/or antiseptic effects and can treat acne skin
Anticaries ingredient
an ingredient that can help prevent the formation of brown holes in the teeth (tooth decay), strengthen the tooth enamel, slow down plaque formation and harden teeth
Antidandruff ingredient
An ingredient with antifungal effects to target the organisms that cause dandruff
Antioxidant
An ingredient that protects against oxidative reactions
Antiperspirant
An ingredient that can reduce the amount of sweat reaching the skin surface
Application surface
A body surface to which cosmetics or OTC drug-cosmetic products are applied
Astringent
An ingredient that can provide the mucous membranes with a local and limited protein coagulant effect
Chelating agent
An ingredient that can provide the mucous membranes with a local and limited protein coagulant effect
Claim
A statement referring to the expected effect of a product found on product labels, on the Internet, in advertisements, and in any promotional materials
Color additive
An ingredient that adds color to a product, making it attractive, appealing, appetizing, and informative
Cosmeceutical
This term is used for multifunctional products that can be purchased as cosmetics and that are advertised to offer additional skin benefits over simple cosmetics
Cosmetic ingredient
An ingredient that is used in cosmetic
products to provide them with appropriate aesthetics, texture, pH,
color, and smell, as well as to fulfill cosmetic claims for products. OTC
drug-cosmetic products also contain cosmetic ingredients that are
called inactive ingredients in their case
Cosmetic science
An interdisciplinary science involved with developing, formulating, and producing cosmetics and personal care products
Cosmetics
The FD&C Act defines cosmetics by their intended use as
follows“ Articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed
on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body or any
part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting structure or function.”
Cruelty-free
A term used on cosmetic labels to indicate that no animals were involved in product testing. This term does not have an official FDA definition, and its use is not regulated by the FDA
Dietary supplement
A product intended to supplement the body with vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other DIETARY ingredients, which may not be consumed in a sufficient amount
Dosage form
The final physical form of a mixture of ingredients that consumers can take in their hands, purchase, and use
Drugs
The FD&C Act defines drugs by their intended use as follows
“Articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment,
or prevention of disease” and “articles (other than food) intended to
affect the structure or any function of the body of man or other
animals”
FD&C Act
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; the FDA regulates cosmetics, foods, and drugs under the authority of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
FDA
Food and Drug Administration; in the US, cosmetics, and drugs are regulated by the FDA, which is an agency of the US Department of
Health and Human Services
Flavoring agent
An ingredient that provides a characteristic taste and/or smell to a product
Hypoallergenic
A term used on cosmetic labels to indicate that the product is unlikely to cause allergic reactions. This term does not have an official FDA definition, and its use is not regulated by the FDA
