CH.6 Skin Care Product: Chemistry, Ingredients, & Selection Flashcards
How would you put out an ad for a doctor for your practice?
You put out out an ad for a Medical Director (it’s more about the licensure than the knowledge)
GLUTEN FREE
no wheat, rye, and triticale ; **Oatmeal does not naturally contain gluten, happens in the process; the 11th most allergic ingredient is sesame
ORGANIC
HYPOALLERGENIC
NONCOMEDOGENIC
COMEDOGENIC
FRAGRANCE FREE
Performance Ingredients
cause actual changes in the appearance of the skin; Ex: ingredients that moisturize, exfoliate, or smooth the skins surface; AKA ACTIVE AGENTS
Functional Ingredients
do not affect the appearance of the skin, but are necessary to the product formulation
Active Ingredients
ingredients that chemically cause physiological changes*
Why are they buying something from me?
they either have a need or a luxury buyer
do plant stem cells really do that much for the skin
It depends on the plant
can you get UV damage on a cloudy day
YES
Do all sunscreen clog pores
YES
Why do we apply sunscreen to our clients at the end of the facial
we are trying to introduce that into their regimen and after a facial your skin is fresh and exposed and needs a barrier