Lecture 10 Flashcards
1
Q
Moisturisers
A
1) occlusive agents - trap moisture in skins
2) humectants - pulling in water
3) emollients - hydrate and soften the skin
2
Q
Anti-moisturiser
A
Astringents - non-oily medicated cream
3
Q
Levigation
A
Solids are ground down to a fine powder with a liquid/semi-solid that the solid is not
4
Q
Trituration
A
Solids or liquids are incorporated into bases/vehicles using the doubling up technique/geometric mixing
