Chapter 6 Esthetics - Key Ingredients and Their Benefits

chapter 6; esthetics milady Question berry rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, B, C & E; protects, replenishes & helps heal damaged skin Antiseptic and solvent used in perfumes, lotions and astringents; specially denatures (SD) alcohol is a mixture of ethanol with a denaturing agent Seaweed derivaties used as thickening agents, water-binding agents and antioxidants; also nourishes the skin with vitamin and minerals Often seaweed based mask amped 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 Derived from the root of the comfrey plant, helps to soften and protect while actively soothing skin Popular botanical used in cosmetic formulations; emollient and humectant with hydrating, softening , healing, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties Abbreviated AHA'S; derived naturally from various plant sources and from milk; used to improving signs of aging, dry skin and uneven skin tones A natural molecule found in every cell in the body; it's a powerful antioxidant and is soluble in water and oil Small, sealed vial contains a single application of highly concerted serum extracts in a water or oil base Describes products that do not contain any water Derived from the kernels of the argan tree; very light botanical oil used as an emollient Therapeutic use of plant aromas and essential oils for beauty and health treatment purposes; involves the use of highly concentrated, non oily, an volatile essential oils to induce such reactions as relaxation and invigoration Also called toners, these liquids help remove excess oil on the skin Derived from the chamomile plant and characterized by it's deep blue color; had antiinflammatory and soothing properties Ingredients with antibacterial properties commonly used to treat inflamed acne lesions Ingredients used in anti-aging cosmetics to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating the formulation of collagen Abberviated BHA'S; exfoliating organic acid; salicylic acid' milder than alpha hydroxy acids (AHA's), BHAS dissolve oil and beneficial to oily skin Ingredients derived from plants Anti-Inflammatory plant extract Ingredients used to thicken creams, frequently used in gel products Inorganic color agents also known as metal salts; listed on ingredients labels as D&C (drug and cosmetic) Plant extract with calming and sooting properties A chemical added to cosmetics to improve the efficiency of the preservatives Products with chemical agents used to dissolve dead skin cells and the inercellular matrix, or "glue" that holds them together (desmosomes) Oil-absorbing purifying mask made with a clay base (such as kaolin or bentonite) that draw impurities to the surface of the skin as they dry and tighten Soap or detergent that cleans the skin Derived from coconut, one of the fattiest and heaviest oils used as an emollient Powerful antioxidant that protects & revitalizes skin cells Substance such as vegetable, pigments or mineral dyes that give product color Term used to describe high quality products or ingredients intended to improve the skin's health and appearance defined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); articles that are intended to one rubbed, pure, sprinkled or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or alternating the apperance Term used to describe products that are not tested on animals at any stage of the production process; nor are any of its ingredients tested on animals Answer Acai Berry Alcohol Algae Alginate Allantoin Aloe Vera Alpa Hydroxy Acids Alpha Lipoic Acid Ampoules Anhydrous Argan Oil Aromatherapy Astringents Azulene Benzoyl Peroxide Beta-Glucans Beta Hydroxy Acids Botanicals Calendula Carbomers Certified Colors Chamomile Chelating Agent Chemical Exfoliant Clay Mask Cleanser Coconut Oil Coenzyme Q10 Color Agent Cosmeceutical Cosmetics Cruelty-Free systems that deliver ingredients to specific tissues of the epidermis type of surfactant used as cleansers in skin-cleansing products Delivered of the purple coneflower; presents infection and has healing properties; used internally to support the immune system Delivery Systems Detergents Echinacea