Raw Materials Flashcards
Short chains of amino acids, they are the main components of protein
Peptides
Very popular in skin care formulation for its great hydration potential and is a protein found in animal connective tissue.
Collagen
Used as an antiseptic as well as a solvent given its grease dissolving abilities.
Alcohol
Alcohol is drying in high concentrations. T/F
True
Extracted from seaweed. Fat reducing. Normalize skin moisture content.
Alginates
Found in palm oil, used as an excipient, emulsifier, and thickener.
Cetyl alcohol
Allantoin is said to be healing and soothing. T/F
True
Azulene is used for irritated and sensitive skin types. T/F
True
Vitamin A is the most important water-soluble vitamin. T/F
False, vitamin c
What two minerals are mostly used in masks due to its drawing action?
Bentonite and kaolin
Which vitamin helps protect the cellular membrane from free radical damage & oxidation?
Vitamin E
The use of hormones is allowed in esthetics. T/F
False
Promote the breakdown of dead skin cells. Popular from pineapple and papaya.
Enzymes
Zinc, copper, manganese, iron is an example of what?
Oligo elements
Work with the endocrine system, due to them containing plant hormones.
Essential oils
Glycerin is a humectant used in moisturizers. T/F
True
Produced by the front salvation glands of the worker bees for the nourishment of the queen bee.
Royal jelly
Stimulate sweating and prevent evaporation of perspiration.
Paraffin
Lanolin is a secretion from the sheep’s sebaceous gland. T/F
True
Antiseptic, cooling refreshing.
Methol
Used to protect, soothe and heal the skin. Has UVA and UVB absorption.
Zinc oxide
Agent used in bleaching creams.
Hydroquinone
Dissolve the top layer of the corneum and improve the look and feel of skin.
Salicylic Acid
Sulphur is a mild antiseptic. T/F
True
Treats damaged reddened or tired skin.
Arnica extract
Shea butter is derived from animals. T/F
False, vegetal (plants)
Partially Demineralized
Permitted water
Obtained by boiling ordinary water.
Distilled water
Plant distilled water is also known as hydrolytes. T/F
True
Used for sunburns, insect bites, and skin irritations.
Aloe Vera