Cosmetic Regulations & Laws Popular Terms Cosmetic Chemistry Exfoliation A Little Bit of Everything
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What is the FDA?
This is the group that regulates cosmetics in the United States.
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What is cruelty free?
This term indicates a cosmetic has not been tested on animals.
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What is water?
As a functional ingredient, THIS helps keep other ingredients in a solution and help with spreading. As a performance ingredient, it replenishes moisture on the surface of the skin.
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What is manual/mechanical exfoliation?
Rice bran is an example of an ingredient used in THIS type of exfoliation.
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What is niacinamide?
This is Michelle's favorite ingredient because it does "all the things".
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What is descending order, or highest to lowest concentration?
This is the order in which ingredients on a label must be listed.
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What is noncomedogenic?
This term refers to ingredients that will not clog pores.
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What is an emollient?
This type of ingredient lubricates the skin's surface and guards the barrier function, as well as places, spreads, and keeps other substances on the skin. Its types are oils, silicones, fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and fatty esters.
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What are enzymes?
This type of chemical exfoliation is superficial, and dissolves keratin proteins within dead skin cells - much like Pac-Man!
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What are gel and foaming cleansers?
These are the types of cleansers that should not be used on dry/dehydrated clients because they can strip oil.
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What is the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act?
This is the act that actually gives the FDA the authority to regulate cosmetics in the United States
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What is vegan?
This term indicates a product is not supposed to contain animal by-products.
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What is a surfactant?
This type of ingredient reduces the surface tension of dirt and oils and lift them from the skin. Its types are detergents and emulsifiers.
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What is gommage?
This is another term for a roll-off mask.
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What are antioxidants?
This type of ingredient is something every person across the board needs to have in their routine.
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What is sunscreen or cleanser with benzoyl peroxide?
This is an example of a product that is both a cosmetic and a drug.
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What is hypoallergenic?
This term indicates a product that may be less likely to to cause allergic reactions.
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What is a preservative?
This type of ingredient is added to a product to prevent bacteria, fungi, molds, and other microorganisms from living in a product. One of its types are antioxidants.
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What is beta hydroxy acid / salicylic acid
This type of hydroxy acid is oil soluble, allowing it to get down into the pores and cut through the oi.
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What is - (Fat Mascara, Breaking Beauty, The Treatment Room, The Blondest, The Science of Beauty, Gloss Angeles, Your Estie Bestie, or Skin & Some S**t)?
This is one of the 8 podcasts Michelle listed on the board on Tuesday.
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What is INCI?
This 4-letter acronym is what is used to ensure that cosmetic ingredients are consistently listed, using the same name from product to product.
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What is unscented?
This term indicates that a product contains ingredients that have been added to mask and neutralize the smell.
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What is anhydrous?
This term is used to indicate a product that does not contain any water.
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What is lactic acid?
A type of Alpha Hydroxy Acid, this acid is derived from dairy products and is excellent for brightening skin while increasing natural moisturizers in the skin.
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Who is Dr. Ranella Hirsch
This dermatologist was on the podcast we heard on Tuesday who did a deep dive into cosmetic marketing terms such as "dermatologist-recommended" and "science-based skincare".






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