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Ingredient List
Cosmetic Ingredient
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Cosmetology
Undergraduate 1
04/03/2013

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Allantion
Definition
soothing ingredient
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Aloe Vera
Definition
soothing and healing; drawa water to skin and holds it; cellular renewing; similair pH to skin
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Ascorbic Acid
Definition
water soluble form of vitamin C
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Ascorbyl Palmitate
Definition
fat soluble form of vitamin C, which is absorbed into the acid mantle better than asorbic acid
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Bentonite
Definition
naturally occuring clay; used in masks and foundation
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Benzyl Alcohol
Definition
help to clean skin and kill bacteria; helps to normalize pH of a product
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Beta-Hydroxy Acid Peel/Salicylic Acid
Definition
used on acne and other conditions
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Bisabolol
Definition
German chamomile; an anti-inflammatory
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Butylene Glycol
Definition
humecetant; resilient to humidity; used as a preservative and surfactant
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Camphor
Definition
antiseptic and analgesic; calms skin and reduces redness
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Cetyl Alcohol
Definition
surfactant in hair products; emollient,emulsifier and thickener in skin care products
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Chamomile
Definition
anti-inflammatory ingredient; soothes irriated skin
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Coconut oil
Definition
an emollient which helps spread product; preservative
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Comfrey
Definition
soothing agent; wound healing properties; anti-inflammatory
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Cucumber
Definition
soothing; anti-inflammatory
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Glucans (beta-glucans)
Definition
helps to soothe and moisterize skin while reinforcing protective mechanisms of skin
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Glycerin
Definition
helps retain moisture, aids in plumping
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Glycerol Stearate
Definition
emulsifier with skin conditioning benefits
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Glycolic Acid
Definition
an AHA (alpha hydroxyl acids); one of the most commonly used acids for peels; helps brek down dead layers of skin
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Green Tea
Definition
antioxidant
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Honey
Definition
antiseptic; good for dry skin
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Hyaluronic Acid
Definition
intensely hydrating in all of our cells
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Isopropyl Palmitate
Definition
binder and emollient
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Kaolin
Definition
clay used to give color and adjust poweders; found in clay masks
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Isopropyl Myristate
Definition
causes blackheads; is being taken out of many products
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Lactic Acid
Definition
and AHA that gently exfoliates
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Lecithin
Definition
antioxidant, emollient, water binder, and emulsifier
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Licorice Root
Definition
anti-inflammatory properties
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Magnesium
Definition
helps to remineralize and soothe skin
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Magnesium Adscorbyl
Definition
stable form of vitamin C which neutralizes free redicals
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Methylparaban
Definition
preservative
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Octyl Cocoate
Definition
surafactant used in soap, etc.
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Octyl Palmitate
Definition
thickening agent and emollient
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Panthenol
Definition
water soluble vitamin B
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Papain
Definition
enzyme booster; enzyme found in papaya
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Phospholipids
Definition
draw water to skin; used in cosmetics as emollients, binders, and lubricants
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Propylene Glycol
Definition
helps form the base of products
Term
Prophylparaben
Definition
preservative; less water soluble than methylparaben
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Retinoic Acid
Definition
Vitamin A acid; may cause skin and sun sensitivity; exfoliant
Term
Retinyl Palmitate
Definition
Vitamin A
Term
Sea Algae
Definition
moisturizing and anti-inflammatory
Term
Shea Butter
Definition
moisturizing and nourishing
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Silicone
Definition
produces slip and richness; used to replace oil
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Definition
surfactant for shampoo;too harsh for skin
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Sorbitol
Definition
draws water to skin; maintains moisture
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Squalane
Definition
moisterizes; enhances barrier function
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Stearic Acid
Definition
used as emulsifier and emollient
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Vitamin A
Definition
antioxidant; anit-aging ingredient
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Vitamin C
Definition
antioxidant
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Vitamin D
Definition
necessary to building new cells
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Vitamin E
Definition
cell renewal; antioxidant
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Witch Hazel
Definition
helps sooth inflamed skin
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Zinc Oxide
Definition
sun blocking ingredient
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