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How does the FDA Define: Cosmetics |
Rubbed, poured, sprinkled. Doesn't need a prescription |
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How does the FDA define: Drugs |
Prescription Alters the structure and function of the skin |
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What does the FDA stand for? |
Food and drug administration |
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What does TEWL stand for? |
Trans epidermal water loss |
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⬇️ TEWL by forming an __________ barrier. |
Occulisive |
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Fatty Acids end in.... |
"_____ ic acid" |
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Fatty alcohols ends in... |
"______yl Alcohol" |
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Fatty Esters ends in.... |
"______ate" |
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Silicones are found by |
"Sil_____ or_____cones" |
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Oils are found by... |
"_____ oil" |
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Why are humectants and emollients used together in skin care products? |
Humectants draw water to skin & emollients trap it in |
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Comedogenic will |
Cause a build up of dead skin |
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Comedogenic means |
Will clog pores |
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Non-comedogenic means |
Won't clog your pores |
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How are non/Comedogenic products tested? |
Albino bunny ears |
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What are Serums? |
Concentrated ingredients that target specific skin conditions- Expensive |
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Functional |
For product |
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Performance |
For skin ingredients |
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Humectants are |
Hydrators or Hydrophilic |
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Humectants attracts & binds _______ to the skin. |
H20 |
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What are 4 examples of Humectants? |
1. Glycerin 2. Sodium PCA 3. Sorbital 4. Hyaluronic Acid |
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Surfactants do what? |
Reduce tension & add slip |
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What are the two types of Surfactants and their definitions? |
1. Detergent- Main type of surfactant, causes products to foam 2. Emulsifiers- Allow 2 immisicible substances to mix |
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Define Certified Colors |
"lakes" - Insoluble pigments combining a dye w/ inorganic material Like Mac |
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Define Non-certified colors |
Synthetic organic colorants Approved by FDA Like Jane |
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Define Parabens |
Bad! Accumulate in our body and mess with our hormones Linked to breast cancer |
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Delivery systems |
Chemical systems that deliver ingredients into tissues in the epidermis |
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What are Liposomes? |
Closed lipid bilayer spheres |
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What are Polymers? |
"Microsponges" Releases substances at a microscopically controlled rate |
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What is the #1 allergen in skin care? |
Fragrances |
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Can a product be non-allergenic and why? |
No, everyone is allergic to different things |
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What do preservatives do? |
Prevent microorganisms from living in a product |
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Where are preservatives found on a label? |
End of ingredients label |
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What are Chelating agents? |
They improve efficiency of a preservative Work by breaking down the cell walls of a microorganism |
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Define chemical SPF? |
Goes into skin, chemical reaction stops sun |
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Define physical SPF? |
Bounces off the skin 1. Zinc Oxide 2. Titanium dioxide |
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Always wear sunscreen when using what? |
Lighteners and brighteners |
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What do Lighteners and brightners do? |
Lightens dark pigmented areas Bleaches upper epidermis, or blocks melanin production |
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Explain TEWL? |
Dehydrated skin lipids are compromised and hydration leave skin dry |
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What can be done to prevent TEWL? |
Use emollients and drink water |
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Define Anhydrous |
No water |
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Be able to draw the "brick wall" and label it |
Label skin cells and intercellular lipids |
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Define Chemical Exfolliants |
Dissolves desmasomes |
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Define Physical Exfolliants |
Physically scrape dead cells from skins surface |
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Define Antioxidants |
Neutralize free radicals |
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Define Free radicals |
Rapid oxidizers, unstable molecules -spread & attack other molecules |
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Benefits of exfoliants |
Remove dead skin Prevent ingrown hairs Improve circulation Helps product penetration |
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Benefits of Masks |
Hydrate Penetrate deeper Eats dead skin cells Helps with oil |
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What is Aromatherapy? |
Therapeutic essential/plant oils |
