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FDA views cosmetics according to... |
The Cosmetic act of 1938 |
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Defined by the FDA as articles that are intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or otherwise applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance. |
Cosmetics |
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Products (other than food) intended to affect the structures and/or functions of the body of humans or other animals. |
Drugs |
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Use of plant extracts for therapeutic benefits |
Phytotherapy |
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Combine fatty acids and fatty alcohols and almost always end in "ate" |
Fatty Esters |
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Reduce the surface tension between the skin and the product, and increases the spreadability of cosmetic products. |
Surfactants |
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Most frequently used cosmetic ingredient |
Water |
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Anhydrous means |
No water |
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Enhances a products visual appeal. Gives color to products such as eyeshadow, lipstick and foundation. |
Color agents |
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Topical ingredients need what to most efficiently treat the skin |
High tech delivery system |
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Closed Lipid bilayer Spheres That encapsulate Ingredients, target their delivery to specific areas of the skin, and control their release. |
Liposomes |
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Strengthen the immune system and stimulate cell metabolism. |
Beta glucans and poly glucans |
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Hydrophilic, absorbs 10 times it's weight in water. Helps to preserve hydration, collagen and elastin by forming a protective film on the skin. |
Polyglucan |
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Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating the formation of collagen. |
Beta-glucans |
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Vitamins, amino acids, and other natural substances that neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals |
Antioxidants |
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What does the FDA regulate for cosmetics? |
ONLY safety, labeling, and the claims made for a product |
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what are the benefits of aromatherapy oils for the skin? |
Moisturize, stimulate, cleanse, food, and nourish. |
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what type of exfoliation digests only the dead cells on the surface of the skin? |
Enzymes |
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Beta hydroxy acid and salicylic acid are examples of what? |
Chemical exfoliants |
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Also known as thermal masks they contain special crystals of gypsum plaster like ingredient |
Modelage Masks |
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Nourishing creams that are designed to moisturize and condition the skin especially during sleep |
Treatment creams |
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Clove, peppermint, witch hazel and tea tree are all |
Antiseptic |
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System that gives us our sense of smell, memories are also brought on by familiar scents |
Olfactory system |
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Method of physically rubbing dead cells off of the skin |
Mechanical exfoliation |
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Usually used after cleansing from one to two times per week |
Granular scrubs |
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What essential oil or herb reduces irritation and itching |
Peppermint |
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Willowbark, sweet birch, wintergreen |
Are derivatives of salicylic acid |
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What type of ingredients change appearance |
Performance |
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Thickens cream |
Carbomers |
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Kelating agents |
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Increase cell metabolism and oxygen uptake |
Glyco Proteins |
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Reduces oil and removes dead cells |
Sulfur |