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Common Performance Ingredients In Skincare Products Flashcards

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Açaí Berry

A

Potent antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
brightens skintone
anti-aging

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Algae

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Commonly referred to as seaweed
humectant
hydrates 
detoxifies 
replenishes essential vitamins and minerals 
rich in antioxidants
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Allantoin

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Moisturizes
Soothes
softens 
protects
Aids in wound healing
promote cell proliferation and longevity
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Aloe Vera

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Humectant 
hydrates
softens
Heals
antimicrobial
anti-inflammatory 
soothes
calms
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Alpha Lipoic

A 
Universal antioxidant 
anti-inflammatory
 anti-aging 
enhances natural exfoliation minimizes pores
soothes  
reduces puffiness
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Alpine rose plant stem cell

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Repairs cells
improves barrier function
Boosts epidermal generation

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Argan Oil

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  • Light emollient plant oil
  • contains beneficial lipids and fatty acids for skin
  • including oleic acid, Palmolive acid, linoleum acid
  • antioxidant
  • replaces natural skin hydration
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8
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Argireline

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  • Trade name for neuropeptide blend
  • slows muscle contractions
  • Smooths texture
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Arnica Montana

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Antiseptic
 astringent
 anti-inflammatory
 soothes
Calms
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Avocado Oil

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Emollient soothes
high in vitamin A,D, E
antioxidant

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Azelaic Acid

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Anti-inflammatory
skin lightener
Antibacterial

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12
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Azuelene

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Anti-inflammatory

Soothes

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Bamboo

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Prevents moisture loss
antioxidant
astringent
Soothes

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Bearberry

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Natural skin Lightner
melanin suppressant
Soothes

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Benzoyl Peroxide

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Effective antibacterial agent targeting propionibacterium acnes 

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Calendula

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Emollient
Soothes
Heals
anti-inflammatory 
antiseptic 
anti-aging
anti-itching
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Caviar

A 
Repairs cells
hydrate 
nourishes 
restores 
high in amino acids, vitamins and minerals
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Centella asiatica

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Nourishes
Heals
anti-inflammatory
anti-Irritant
stimulates new cell growth
builds collagen 
improves circulation
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Ceramides

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Soothes
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-itching
 antiseptic 
purifies
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Charcoal

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Detoxifies

absorbs oil and debris

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Coenzyme q10

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Powerful antioxidant

protects and revitalize the skin cells

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Colloidal gold

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Heals
firms
Gives skin a healthy glow

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Colloidal Silver

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Anti-inflammatory
antibacterial
Heals

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Edelweiss plant stem cell

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Repairs cells
potent antioxidant
Heals damaged tissue caused by inflammation or trauma
stimulates collagen regeneration

25
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Enzymes

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Gentle surface exfoliation
softens
Increases hydration

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Eucalyptus

A

Anti-inflammatory

antibacterial

27
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Evening primrose oil

A 
Emollient
 moisturizes 
enhances barrier function
Heals
anti-inflammatory
Soothes
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Geranium

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Anti-inflammatory 
anti-irritant 
astringent 
antibacterial 
heals
29
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Ginger

A

Antibacterial
anti-inflammatory
calms
Soothes

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Ginseng

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Nourishes 
boosters collagen 
brightens 
promotes healthy cell regeneration anti-inflammatory 
balances oil production
Heals
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Glycerin

A

Humectant

Hydrates

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Glycolic Acid

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Water soluble alpha hydroxy acid exfoliates
improves hydration
diminishes the signs of aging

33
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Gooseberry

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Antioxidant
natural skin Lightener
melanin suppressant

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Grape plant stem cell

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Repairs cells
protects against UV stress
fights photoaging
delays natural aging process

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Grapeseed oil

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Light emollient 
nourishes 
moisturizes 
rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids
antioxidant 
balance oil
36
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Green tea

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Potent antioxidant with mini anti-aging benefits 
brightens
enhances photoprotection
anti-inflammatory
Soothes
Antibacterial 
reduces swelling
37
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Hexylresorcinol

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Skin Lightner
antiseptic
firms

38
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Hibiscus

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Antioxidant
humectant
anti-microbial

39
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 honey

A 
Humectant
antioxidant
softens
antibacterial
clarifies
soothes
40
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Hyaluronic acid

A

Humectant

prevent transepidermal water loss

41
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Hydroquinone

A

Chemical bleaching agent

Tyrosinase inhibitor

42
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Irish Moss

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Also known as red algae
emollient
humectant
softens
anti-inflammatory
Soothes
43
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Juniper

A

Antiseptic

astringent

44
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Kaolin

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Oil-absorbing
clay
calms
Soothes

45
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Kojic acid

A

Natural skin lightener

melanin suppressant

46
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Lactic acid

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Water soluble alpha hydroxy acid exfoliates
brightens skin tone
increases hydration

47
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Lactobacillus ferment

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  • Probiotic balances and retains healthy bacteria on the skin while combating harmful bacteria -strengthens barrier function
  • promote a healthy immune system -decreases sensitivity
  • anti-inflammatory
  • increases hydration
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L-ascorbic acid

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Acid form of vitamin C
natural skin lightener
stimulates collagen synthesis exfoliates

49
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 licorice

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Antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
natural skin Lightener and melanin suppressant

50
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Lilac plant stem cell

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Repairs sells
antioxidant
brightens anti-inflammatory
reduces acne lesions

51
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Madonna lily plant stem cell

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Repairs cells

  • skin brightener
  • inhibits Melanosome transfer
  • evens out skin tone
  • encourages epidermal regeneration -stimulates collagen and elastin production
52
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Mandelic acid

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  • Gentle water soluble alpha hydroxy acid
  • exfoliates
  • brightens
  • smooth texture
  • antibacterial
  • regulates sebum production
53
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Mastiha

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  • Antioxidant
  • anti-inflammatory
  • strengthens immune system
  • anti-microbial
  • minimizes pores natural skin brightener
54
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Matrixyl

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Trade name for anti-aging peptide non-irritating
simulates collagen synthesis and elastic production
strengthens
repairs
smooths texture
firms

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