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1
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what is Polyphenol?

A

Derived from phenylalanine, beneficial plant compounds with antioxidant properties

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2
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Carbomer?

A

Thickener

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3
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sodium stearoyl GLUTAMATE and what charge?

A

Emulsifier
anionic/negative charge

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4
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propylene glycol (stearate) and what charge?

A

Emulsifier
non ionic/no charge

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5
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citric acid/ sodium citrate?

A

Preservative

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6
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sorbic acid?

A

Preservative

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7
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Polyquaternium-7 and chloride what charge?

A

Surfactant and cationic/positive charge

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8
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Didosium EDTA?

A

Chelating agent

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9
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Sodium benozoate and potassium sorbate?

A

Preservative

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10
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Ispropyl alcohol and benzyl alcohol?

A

Preservative

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11
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Phenoxyethanol?

A

Preservative

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12
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Steric acid, sodium stearoyl lactylate and potassium cetyl phosphate, and what charge?

A

Emulsifiers and anionic/negative charge

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13
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PREFIX: PEG-number (ABOVE 40 AN NOT 55), Glyceryl, Polyglyceral and PPG-number (NOT PPG-3) and charge?

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Emulsifiers and non ionic/no charge

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PREFIX: Cetyl, Cetearyl, Stearyl Alcohol (not true _____but support stability via thickener/CAN BE _____ OR FATTY ALCOHOL) and what charge

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Emulsifiers and non-ionic/no charge

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SUFFIX: Sorbitan, Sucrose, Polysorbate, Cocamide and charge?

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Surfactants and non-ionic/no charge

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16
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MIDFIX:___cocoyl___ and charge?

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Suractants anionic/negative charge:

17
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SUFFIX: Sulphate, Sulphosuccinate, Sacrosinate and what charge?

A

Surfactants and anionic stage/negative stage

18
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Polyethylene and Aluminium magnesium hydroxide and type?

A

Thickener, oil based

19
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___Cellulose and type?

A

Thickeners, cellulose derivative semi-synthetic

20
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Xanthan gum and __guar__ and type?

A

Thickener, natural gum water compatible

21
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Ceramide AP?

22
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Squalene?

23
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difference between emollient, occlusive and amphipathic?

A
  • Emollient: Softens and smooths skin
  • Occlusive: Physical barrier preventing TEWL e.g. waxes, silicone
24
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Thickener 2 mechanisms of action?

A
  • Associative: hydrogen bond with molecules/surfactants
  • Non associative: don’t bond with molecules/surfactants
25
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Glucoside and what charge?

A

Surafctant, non-ionic/no charge

26
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What surfactant product is likely Cationic to anionic?

A

Conditioners

27
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What surfactant product is likely anionic repel to cationic

A

Shampoos and cleansers

28
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What product will have non ionic surfactants?

A

Gentle non irritating cleansers soaps

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