Ingredients Flashcards
Beta hydroxy acid
Salicylic acid
Lipid soluble, penetrate into pore to exfoliate dead skin built up inside
Alpha hydroxy acids
Glycol if acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, malic acid, mandelic acid
Water soluble, work from top of epidermis to dissolve glue that holds cells together -> increase cell turn over
Vitamin C
Ascorbic acid
Antioxidant
Important for synthesis of collagen
Can break down melanin clumps (pigmentation)
Vitamin A
Retinol
Antioxidant
Synthesis of collagen
Increase cell production
Vitamin E
Alpha tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Antioxidant
Vasoconstrictor
Decrease redness and swelling
Alpha lipoic acid
Antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory
Increase volume in epidermis
Minimize pores and fine lines
Co enzyme q-10
Ubiquitous
Stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis
Boost cell energy
Vasoconstrictors
Vitamin K
Liquorice
Narrow blood vessels
Minimize redness/darkness under eyes
Hyaluronic acid
Sodium hyaluronicate
Binds large quantities of water
Hydrate
Skin appears smoother and more youthful
Polyphenols
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
Antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-carcinogenic
Photo protective properties
Peptides
Influence cell behaviour
Tell fibroblasts to produce collagen -> improve cell processes
Skin appears/acts younger
Melanin inhibitors
Kojic acid
Vitamin C
Block action of tyrosinase to reduce melanin production
Essential fatty acids
Omega 3, 6, and linoleic acid
Fortify cell walls
Prevent dehydration
Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE)
Contracts arrector pili muscles in dermis
Skins appears firmer and more lifted
Strengthens muscles over time
