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Fragrances

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Give products their scent.

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Fatty Esters

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Emollients produced from fatty acids and alcohols.

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Fatty Alcohols

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Emollients; fatty acids that have been exposed to hydrogen.

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Fatty Acids

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Emollients; lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats.

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Exfoliation

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Peeling or sloughing of outer layer of skin.

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Exfoliants

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Mechanical and chemical product or processes used to exfoliate skin.

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Essential Oils

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Oils derived from herbs and have different healing properties.

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Enzyme Peels

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Dissolve keratin proteins (dead skin cells) and exfoliate.

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Emulsifiers

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Surfactants that cause oil and water to mix.

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Emollients

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Oil or fatty ingredients that lubricate, moisturize, and prevent water loss.

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Echinacea

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Derives from purple cornflower; prevents infection and heals.

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DMAE

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Dimethylaminoethanol. Antioxidant that stabilizes cell membranes and boosts effects of other antioxidants.

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Detergents

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Surfactant used as cleanser in skin care products.

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Delivery Systems

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Systems that deliver ingredients to specific tissues of epidermis.

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Cosmetics

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Articles that are intended to be rubbed, poured, or sprinkled to body for cleansing, beautifying, or altering appearance.

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Cosmeceuticals

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Products intended to improve skin’s health and appearance.

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Comedogenicity

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Tendency of any topical substance to cause or worsen a build up in follicle, leading to development of a camedo (blackhead).

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Colorants

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Vegetables, pigment, or mineral dyes that give products color.

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Coenzyme Q10

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Powerful antioxidant that protects and revitalizes skin cells.

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Cleansers

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Soaps and detergents that clean the skin.

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Clay Masks

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Oil-absorbing cleansing masks that draw impurities to the surface of skin as they dry and tighten.

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Chemical Exfoliation

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Chemical agent that dissolves dead skin cells and the intercellular matrix.

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Chelating Agent

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Chemical added to cosmetics to improve the efficiency of the preservative.

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Chamomille

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Plant extract with calming and soothing properties.

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Certified Colors

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Inorganic color agents also known as metal salts; D&C (Drug & Cosmetics)

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Carrot

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Rich in vitamin A, derived from seeds and as an oil; product colorant.

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Carbomers

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Ingredients used to thicken creams; frequently used in gel products.

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Calendula

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Anti-inflammatory plant extract.

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Botanicals

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Ingredients derived from plants.

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Binders

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Substances such as glycerin that bind or hold products together.

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Beta Hydroxy Acids

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BHAs; Exfoliating organic acid.

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Beta-glucans

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Used in antiaging cosmetics to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen.

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Benzyl Peroxide

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Drying ingredient with antibacterial properties.

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Azulene

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Derived from chamomile plant and characterized by its deep blue color.

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Astringents

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Liquids that help remove excess oil on skin.

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Aromatherapy

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Theurapeutic use of plant aromas and essential oils.

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Anhydrous

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Products that contain no water.

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Ampoules

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Small, sealed vials with simple application of highly concentrated extracts.

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Alum

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Compound made of aluminum, potassium, or ammonium sulfate.

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Alpha Lipoic Acid

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Natural molecule found in every cell in the body. An antioxidant.

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Aloe Vera

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Most popular botanical used in cosmetic formulations.

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Allantoin

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Anti-inflammatory compound isolated from herb comfrey.

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Algae

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Derived from minerals and phytohormones. Remineralizes and revitalizes the skin.

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Alcohol

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Antiseptic and solvent used in perfumes, lotions, and astringents.

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Alpha Hydroxy Acids

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AHAs; Acids derived from plants to exfoliate skin by loosening bonds between dead corneum cells and dissolving intercellular matrix. Stimulates cell renewal.

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Anion

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An ion with a negative electrical charge.

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Alkalis

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Also known as bases; compounds that react with acids to form salts. pH above 7.0 (neutral), tastes bitter, turns litmus paper from red to blue.

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Air

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The gaseous mixture that makes up the Earth’s atmosphere. It is odorless, colorless, and generally consists of about 1 part oxygen and 4 parts nitrogen by volume.

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Acids

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Substances that have a pH below 7.0, taste sour, and turn litmus paper from blue to red.

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Acid-Alkali Neutralization Reactions

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When an acid is mixed with an alkali in equal proportions to neutralize each other and form water (H20) and a salt.

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Acid Mantle

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Protect barrier of lipids and secretions on the surface of the skin.

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Chemical Properties

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Characteristics determined by a chemical reaction and a chemical change in the identity of the substance.

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Chemical Compounds

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Combinations of two or more atoms of different elements united chemically with a fixed chemical composition, definite proportions, and distinct properties.

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Chemical Change

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Change in the chemical properties of a substance that is the result of a chemical reaction in which a new substance or substances are formed that have properties different from the original.

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Cation

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Ion with a positive electrical charge.

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Atoms

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Smallest chemical components (particles) of an element that still retains the properties of that element.

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Antioxidants

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Stabilize skin care products by preventing oxidation that would otherwise cause a product to turn rancid and decompose. Vitamins such as A, C, E can be applied topically in products or taken internally to increase healthy body functions.

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Chemical Properties

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Characteristics only determined by chemical reaction and chemical change in identity of substance.

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Chemistry

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Science that deals with composition, structures, and properties of matter and how matter changes.

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Combustion

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Rapid oxidation of any substance. Produces light and heat.

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Compound Molecules

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Also known as compounds. A chemical combination of 2 or more atoms of different elements in definite proportions.

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Element

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Simplest form of matter; can’t be broken down into a simpler substance without loss of identity.

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Elemental Molecules

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Molecule containing 2 or more atoms of the same element in fixed proportions.

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Emulsions

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Unstable physical mixture of 2 or more immiscible substances and or emulsifier.

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Free Radicals

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Unstable molecules that cause inflammation, disease, and biochemical aging in body. Super oxidizers that cause an oxidation reaction and produce a new free radical in process that are created by highly reactive atoms or molecules.

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Gases

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Matter without a definite shape or size. No fixed volume.

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Hydrogen

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Colorless, odorless, tasteless gas; the lightest element.

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Hydrogen Peroxide

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Chemical compound of hydrogen and oxygen; colorless liquid with a characteristic odor and slightly acidic taste.

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Hydrophilic

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Easily absorbs moisture; capable of combining with or attracting water (water loving).

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Hydroxide

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An anion with one oxygen and one hydrogen atom.

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Immiscible

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Liquids that are not capable of being mixed together to form stable solutions

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Inorganic Chemistry

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The study of substances that do not contain the element carbon, but may contain hydrogen.

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Ion

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An atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge.

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Ionization

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Separation of an atom or molecule into positive or negative ions.

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Lipophilic

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Having an affinity for or an attraction to fats and oils. Oil loving.

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Liquids

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Matter that has volume, no definite shape, and takes shape of container.

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Logarithmic Scale

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A method displaying data in multiples of 10.

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Matter

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Any substance that occupies space and has mass.

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Miscible

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Capable of being mixed.

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Molecule

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A chemical combination of 2 or more atoms.

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Nitrogen

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Colorless, gaseous element that makes up 4/5 of air in the atmosphere.

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Oil-in-Water Emulsion

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Oil droplets dispersed in water with aid of emulsifier.

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Organic Chemistry

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Study of substances containing carbon.

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Oxidation

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Addition of oxygen of loss of hydrogen. Chemical reaction that combines substance with oxygen to produce an oxide.

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Oxidation Reduction

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Also known as redox. Chemical reaction in which oxidizing agent reduced and reducing agent is oxidized.

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Oxidize

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To combine or cause a substance to combine with oxygen.

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Oxygen

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Most abundant element on Earth.

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pH

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Potential Hydrogen; Relative degree of acidity and alkalinity.

pH= quantity of hydrogen ions.

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pH Scale

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Measure of acidity & alkalinity.

0-14

7=neutral

Below 7=acidic

Over 7=alkaline

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Physical Change

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Change in form or physical properties without chemical reaction or formation of new substance.

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Physical Mixture

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Combo of 2 or more substances physically.

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Physical Properties

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Characteristics determined without chemical reaction and change.

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Reduction

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Chemical reaction when oxygen is less and hydrogen is added.

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Redox Reactions

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Oxidizing agent reduced, reducing agent oxidized.

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Solids

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Definite size and shape.

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Solute

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Substance that dissolves solute to form a solution.

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Solutions

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Uniform mixture of 2 or more mutually miscible substances.

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Solvent

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Dissolves the solute to form a solution.

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States of Matter

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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Surfactants

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Also known as surface active agents. Reduce the surface tension and increase spreadability and emulsifies.

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Suspensions

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Unstable mixtures of 2 or more immiscable substances.

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Water

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Most abundant–75% of earth’s surface, 65% of body.

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Water-in-Oil Emulsion

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Droplets of water dispersed in oil.

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Salicylic Acid

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BHA with exfoliating and antiseptic properties.

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Rose

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Moisturizing, astringent, toner, and deoderant.

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Retinol

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Vitamin A. Cell repair and normalizes cells.

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Quaternium 15

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Preservative

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Propylene Gylcol

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Humectant used in dry or sensitive skin moisturizers.

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Preservatives

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Inhibit growth of microorganisms, kill bacteria, and prevent spoiling.

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Potassium Hydroxide

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Strong alkali used in soaps and creams.

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Polymers

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Chemical compounds of small molecules in chain-like structure.

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Polyglucans

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Derived from yeast. Strenghten cells and stimulate metabolism.

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Phytotherapy

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Use of plant extracts for therapeutic therapy.

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pH Adjusters

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Acids or alkalis used to adjust pH of products.

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Petroleum Jelly

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Occlusive agent; restores barrier layer by holding in water.

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Performance Ingredients

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Cause the actual change.

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Peptides

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Chain of Amino Acids. Stiumulate fibroblasts, cell metabolism, and firmness.

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Paraffin Wax Masks

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Warms skin and penetrates ingredients

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Parabens

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Preservatives against bacterial and fungal activity.

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Papaya

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Natural enzyme used for exfoliation.

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Olfactory System

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Gives sense of smell.

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Oil Soluble

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Compatible with oil

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Non-Certified Colors

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Colors that are organic. Can also be natural mineral pigments.

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Moisturizers

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Moisturize the skin.

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Modelage Masks

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Thermal masks, plaster like, special crystals of gypsum.

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Mineral Oil

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Lubricant derived from petroleum.

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Methylparaben

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Preservative, noncomedogenic.

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Mechanical Exfoliation

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Physical method of rubbing dead cells off of skin.

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Mask

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Concentrated treatment products often composed of herbs, vitamins, mineral clays, moisturizing agents, etc, to nourish the skin.

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Lubricants

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Coat skin and reduce friction.

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Liposomes

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Closed lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients and target and release.

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Lipids

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Fats or fat-like substances.

Repair and protect barrier function.

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Licorice

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Anti-irritant used for sensitive skin; lightens pigmentation.

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Lavender

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Anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial, balancing, energizing, healing, soothing.

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Lanolin

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Emollient with moisturizing properties.

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Lakes

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Insoluble pigments made by combining a dye with an inorganic material.

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Kojic Acid

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Skin brightening agent.

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Keratolytic

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Causes exfoliation, sloughing of skin cells.

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Jojoba

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From beanlike seeds of desert shrub. Lubricant and noncomedogenic, emollient, and moisturizer.

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Hydrators and Hydrophilic Agents

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Attract water

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Humectants

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Attract water.

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Horsechestnut

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Vitamin P; Strengthens capillary walls.

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Herbs

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Heals, stimulates, soothe, moisturizers.

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Healing Agents

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Chamomile or aloe that help heal the skin.

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Green Tea

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Antioxidant, soothes, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, stimulant.

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Grapeseed Extract

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Antioxidant, soothes.

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Zinc Oxide

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Inorganic physical sunblock. Reflects.

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Witch Hazel

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Bark of hamanelis shrub. Soothes, astringent.

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Water Soluble

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Mixable with water.

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Vehicles

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Spreading Agents that carry or deliver other ingredients.

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Urea

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Enhances penetration, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, deodorizes

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Toners

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Tone and tighten skin

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Titanium Dioxide

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Inorganic physical sunscreen, reflects.

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Tissue Respiratory Factor

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TRF; Yeast cells, anti-inflammatory, nourishes.

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Tea Tree

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Soothing and antiseptic, antifungal.

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Sun Protection Factor

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SPF; ability of product to delay sun-induced erythema.

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Sulfur

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Reduces oil-gland activity and dissolves skin’s surface.

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Stem Cells

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Protect or stimulate our skin’s stem cells; from plants.

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Squalene

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Lubricant and perfume fixative

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Squalone

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Derived from olives; desensitizes and nourishes. An emollient.

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Sphingolipids

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Ceramides part of intercellular matrix.

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Sorbitol

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Humectant that absorbs moisture from air to prevent dryness.

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Sodium Bicarbonate

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Baking soda; alkaline inorganic salt, buffering agent, neutralizes, pH adjuster.

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Silicones

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Oil, silicon, and oxygen. Noncomedogenic.

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Serums

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Concentrated liquid ingredients for skin–penetrate and treat.

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Seaweed

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Nourishing properties.

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Gommage

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Roll off mask; exfoliation creams rubbed off skin.

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Glycoproteins

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Skin conditioning agents derived from carbohydrates and proteins that enhance cellular metabolism.

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Glycerin

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Sweet, colorless, oily substance used as solvent and as a moisturizer.

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Functional Ingredients

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Allow to spread, give body, and texture.

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Fresheners

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Skin freshening lotions with low alcohol content.

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Water in Oil Emulsion

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Droplets of water dispersed in an oil.

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Redox Reactions

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Chemical reaction in which the oxidixzing agent is reduced and the reducing agent is oxidized.

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