Phthalates - a chemical that softens vinyl plastics and also used in fragrances in cosmetic products.
Hypoallergenic - a cosmetic that is safe for your skin if you are sensitive to harsh chemicals or artificial ingredients.
Comedogenic - an ingredient known to cause acne or clog your pores. Many cosmetics are non-comedogenic.
Occlusives - occlusives provide a moisturized feeling on your skin by creating a layer so water cannot escape the skin.
Active Ingredients - the ingredients in a cosmetic product that are responsible for the actual effects of the cosmetic.
Inactive Ingredients - the ingredients in a cosmetic product that do not have any function in the actual product (eg. color)
Preservatives - ingredients used to preserve cosmetics and prolong the life. Many natural cosmetics don't include preservatives.
Transepidermal - the amount of water measured leaving the body through the epidermis. The water is usually evaporated away.
Hygroscopic - a layer created by a cosmetic product to prevent itself from interacting directly with the skin. Usually in cosmetics with toxic ingredients.
Solvated - a resin used to boost color in cosmetics. It works by using solvated electrons in your skin to bond and boost color.
Humectant - a hygroscopic substance used to keep things moist. Used in many shampoos and some cosmetics.
Esters - used as a skin conditioner. Created by bonding alcohol and acid through elimination of water. Usually non-irritating.
Solvents - an ingredient that aids in the removal of cosmetic products by slowly breaking down the ingredients.
Emulsions - a mixture of water and oil that helps in the application of cosmetic products so they don't dry up.
Surfactants - a chemical bond between the ingredients of the cosmetic product that separates the product from the skin.
Emollients - a chemical moisturizer designed to make the outer layers of the skin feel moisturized and more pliable.
Moisturizers - a usually non-chemical moisturizer designed to hydrate the skin at the lower layers.
Waxes - a thickening agent, used to reduce the active ingredients used in the cosmetic and instead are mixed with wax
Thickeners - a thickening agent, usually wax, used to create a bulkier and thicker cosmetic.
Stabilizers - used alongside a solvent to aid in the removal of the cosmetic product.
Hypoallergenic - a cosmetic that is safe for your skin if you are sensitive to harsh chemicals or artificial ingredients.
Comedogenic - an ingredient known to cause acne or clog your pores. Many cosmetics are non-comedogenic.
Occlusives - occlusives provide a moisturized feeling on your skin by creating a layer so water cannot escape the skin.
Active Ingredients - the ingredients in a cosmetic product that are responsible for the actual effects of the cosmetic.
Inactive Ingredients - the ingredients in a cosmetic product that do not have any function in the actual product (eg. color)
Preservatives - ingredients used to preserve cosmetics and prolong the life. Many natural cosmetics don't include preservatives.
Transepidermal - the amount of water measured leaving the body through the epidermis. The water is usually evaporated away.
Hygroscopic - a layer created by a cosmetic product to prevent itself from interacting directly with the skin. Usually in cosmetics with toxic ingredients.
Solvated - a resin used to boost color in cosmetics. It works by using solvated electrons in your skin to bond and boost color.
Humectant - a hygroscopic substance used to keep things moist. Used in many shampoos and some cosmetics.
Esters - used as a skin conditioner. Created by bonding alcohol and acid through elimination of water. Usually non-irritating.
Solvents - an ingredient that aids in the removal of cosmetic products by slowly breaking down the ingredients.
Emulsions - a mixture of water and oil that helps in the application of cosmetic products so they don't dry up.
Surfactants - a chemical bond between the ingredients of the cosmetic product that separates the product from the skin.
Emollients - a chemical moisturizer designed to make the outer layers of the skin feel moisturized and more pliable.
Moisturizers - a usually non-chemical moisturizer designed to hydrate the skin at the lower layers.
Waxes - a thickening agent, used to reduce the active ingredients used in the cosmetic and instead are mixed with wax
Thickeners - a thickening agent, usually wax, used to create a bulkier and thicker cosmetic.
Stabilizers - used alongside a solvent to aid in the removal of the cosmetic product.