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FDA views cosmetics according to...

The Cosmetic act of 1938

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

Products (other than food) intended to affect the structures and/or functions of the body of humans or other animals.

Drugs

Use of plant extracts for therapeutic benefits

Phytotherapy

Combine fatty acids and fatty alcohols and almost always end in "ate"

Fatty Esters

Reduce the surface tension between the skin and the product, and increases the spreadability of cosmetic products.

Surfactants

Most frequently used cosmetic ingredient

Water

Anhydrous means

No water

Enhances a products visual appeal. Gives color to products such as eyeshadow, lipstick and foundation.

Color agents

Topical ingredients need what to most efficiently treat the skin

High tech delivery system

Closed Lipid bilayer Spheres That encapsulate Ingredients, target their delivery to specific areas of the skin, and control their release.

Liposomes

Strengthen the immune system and stimulate cell metabolism.

Beta glucans and poly glucans

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

Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating the formation of collagen.

Beta-glucans

Vitamins, amino acids, and other natural substances that neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals

Antioxidants

What does the FDA regulate for cosmetics?

ONLY safety, labeling, and the claims made for a product

what are the benefits of aromatherapy oils for the skin?

Moisturize, stimulate, cleanse, food, and nourish.

what type of exfoliation digests only the dead cells on the surface of the skin?

Enzymes

Beta hydroxy acid and salicylic acid are examples of what?

Chemical exfoliants

Also known as thermal masks they contain special crystals of gypsum plaster like ingredient

Modelage Masks

Nourishing creams that are designed to moisturize and condition the skin especially during sleep

Treatment creams

Clove, peppermint, witch hazel and tea tree are all

Antiseptic

System that gives us our sense of smell, memories are also brought on by familiar scents

Olfactory system

Method of physically rubbing dead cells off of the skin

Mechanical exfoliation

Usually used after cleansing from one to two times per week

Granular scrubs

What essential oil or herb reduces irritation and itching

Peppermint

Willowbark, sweet birch, wintergreen

Are derivatives of salicylic acid

What type of ingredients change appearance

Performance

Thickens cream

Carbomers

Kelating agents

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Increase cell metabolism and oxygen uptake

Glyco Proteins

Reduces oil and removes dead cells

Sulfur