General Active Ingredients A's Flashcards
1
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allantoin
A
- derived from the Comfrey root
- very healing and desensitizing
- often used in acne products
2
Q
algae
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- seaweed
- hydrating and detoxifying
- high in nutrients (vitamins, minerals and electrolytes)
- Fucus and Laminaria
3
Q
aloe vera
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- gel from the leaves of the plant
- soothing an healing
4
Q
azulene
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- derived from chamomile
- extremely desensitizing and soothin
- naturally blue in color
5
Q
active ingredients
A
- known as performance ingredients
- they are put into the product to benefit the skin
6
Q
active ingredients (OTC)
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- shown to have a physiological, drug-like effect on the skin
- classified as drugs by the FDA.
- listed separately on the ingredient listing for the product
7
Q
sunscreens
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-cinnamates, Parsol 1789, avobenzone-these are chemical sunscreens and need to be applied 20-30 mins before sun exposure.
8
Q
hydroquinone
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lightens skin by inhibiting the production of tyrosine
9
Q
hydrocortisone
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used as an anti-inflammatory
10
Q
sulfur
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- healing agent and anti-microbial
- used for acne skin
11
Q
salicylic acid
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- derived naturally from the bark of the willow tree and mint leaves.
- has keratolytic and antimicribial effects
- beta hydroxy acid
12
Q
inactive ingredients
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- known as a functional ingredient
- put into the product to actually benefit the product itself and make it more appealing to the customer
