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Compounds often found in plant tissues (especially fruits) that prevent secretion of fluids and shrink tissue. 9 important ___ are: Acetic, Ascorbic, Citric, Hyaluronic, Hydrochloric, Lactic, Retinoic, Sorbic, and Sulfuric
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Acids
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An organic acid containing nitrogen chemical building blocks that aid in the production of protein in the body. Eight of the 22 known ___ ___ are considered "essential," and must be obtained from dietary sources because they cannot be synthesized by the body. All of these are ___ ___: Tryptophan, Valine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, and Lysine.
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Amino Acid
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A highly corrosive inorganic acid that is used in batteries and other industrial appliances. It can cause severe burns.
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Sulfuric Acid
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A Vitamin A derivative; the active ingredient of the Retin-A skin treatment
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Retinoic Acid
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An organic acid in citrus fruits often used in cosmetics to lower the pH of a product.
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Citric Acid
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An organic acid known as the most effective natural moisturizer. It is present in human skin and is able to hold 500x its own weight in water.
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Hyaluronic Acid
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An inorganic acid of which a 5% solution and water makes vinegar
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Acetic Acid
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An inorganic acid present in skin and human tissue that is a natural moisturizing agent.
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Lactic Acid
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A white crystalline organic acid often used as a food preservative.
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Sorbic Acid
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