Beauty And Skin Care Dictionary From I – Z part II

I

Isolagen – An autologous filler fashioned from collagen from your own skin that is grown in a laboratory, processed and liquefied for later injection into wrinkles and folds.

J

Jasmine Oil – oil used to stimulate and revitalize the skin.

Jojoba – natural liquid wax deprived from the seed of a desert shrub. Improves skin elasticity and softness. Treat stretch marks, wrinkles and dry skin; acts as a moisturizer.

K

Keratin – protein, component if cells, hair and nails; widely used in hair products.

Kojic acid – skin lightening agent.

L
Lactic Acids – AHA, deprived from natural milk.

Lavender Oil – anti-inflammatory agent that soothes the skin and treats acne. Lavender oil, which has long been used in the production of perfume, can also be used in aromatherapy. Good massage oil. Lavender has significant antiseptic and antibacterial actions which help promote healing.

Leave-in Conditioner – Most commonly found in spray form, you can apply to damp hair before styling.

Lipids – fats, naturally inherent in skin; emollient and moisturizer.

Liposome – an effective system for active ingredients delivery in the skin.

Liposuction – a procedure that removes excess fat through a suctioning process.

Long-wearing – with staying power.

Lubricant – oil rich lotion, cream designed to lubricate the skin; oil that lubricates the skin and slows moisture loss.




M

Mallow – a substance that helps prevent fine lines, reduce swelling.

Matte – non-shiny surface. /ex. matte foundation/

Melanin – a pigment that protects the skin against the sun rays. Colors the skin and hair. Activated when the skin is exposed to the sun.

Mica – a mineral used as a coloring and a lubricant in cosmetics.

Moisturizer – an emollient cream used to hydrate and nourish the skin.

N

Nanocapsules – the most effective nanospheres that supply considerable quantities of oily soluble ingredients.

Nodule – a small lump, swelling of tissue. A small aggregation of cells.

Non acneogenic – a product that won’t cause acne or aggravate the condition.

Non occlusive – noncomedogenic.

Noncomedogenic – a product formulated not to clog the pores and not to cause an infections pimples or blackheads. It won’t cause or aggravate acne. Also known as non – occlusive.

Nonospheres – they encapsulate in most cases oily soluble active ingredients that can penetrate even the dermis.

O

Olive Oil - fades stretch marks and is good for cracked feet. Moisturize and nourish the skin.

Omega 3 – essential fatty acid. Strengthens cells walls, fortify them against the invasion of bacteria.

Omega 6 – essential fatty acid. Know also as Gamma Linolenic Acid.

Omega 9 – unsaturated fat.

Oxygen – ensures normal oxidation. Penetrates the deepest layers of the skin.

P

Panthenol – known also as vitamin B5, moisturizes and soothes the skin. Strengthens the nails. Used in moisturizers.

Papule – skin lesion. Papules often occur in clusters and can accompany rashes. Papules may open when scratched and become crusty and infected.

Patch Test – test to identify allergens responsible for allergic.
Peptides – natural protein compounds with regenerating and hydrating effect. Protect the skin and the hair from moisture loss.
Petrolatum – softens sooths skin and prevents moisture loss.

pH Balance – /percentage of hydration/ the pH scale measures acidity and alkaltinity. The pH of healthy skin is slightly acid and the same applies to the pH balanced products.

Photo aging – the appearance of wrinkles caused by excessive exposure to sun rays.

Primer – prepare the skin for the makeup application, they pamper the skin and create a protective base for longer- lasting, natural looking foundation application and wear. The primers give the makeup something to grab onto and help your makeup last longer, because the makeup primers create a smooth and perfect surface.

Proteins – include collagen, keratin, elastin. Usually breaks down through sun damage and aging.

Provitamin B5 – a moisturizing agent as Panthenol.

Psoriasis – a chronic skin disease.

Pustule – acne lesion. Small, inflamed, pus-filled, blister-like lesions on the skin surface.

Pores – small openings of the sweat glands of the skin

Q

R

Retin A – known also as retinoic acid, treats acne under medical survey.

Retinol – pure vitamin A. Diminishes wrinkles, fine lines and stimulates the growth of new skin cells.

Rosacea – A common skin condition of the face that results in redness, pimples, dilated blood vessels and occasional pustules.

S

Salicilyc Acid – occurs naturally in bark of sweet birch. Has an exfoliating and antiseptic effect.

Scrub – a cleanser that exfoliates dead skin cells.

Sebaceous glands – Sebaceous glands produce a waxy-fatty substance called sebum which lubricates the skin and protects it from moisture loss.

Sebum – oil secretion of the sebaceous glands.

Silicone – used in shine-enhancing hair products.

SPF – sun protecting factor. Indicator for the degree of sun protection. The SPF number indicates how long your sunscreen remains effective and protects your skin before getting sunburn. The higher the SPF number the greater the protection.

Stretch marks – small depressed streaks in the skin that can affect both men and women. Stretch marks are weaknesses in the supporting structure of the skin causing layers of the skin to separate, leaving the skin discolored and grooved.

Striae – stretch mark

Sulfactant – active cleansing ingredient

Sunscreen – a barrier against the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Available in creams or ointments.

Surfactants- active agent which allows oil to mix with water.

T

Talc – used to absorb excess oil. Common ingredient in mineral makeup.

Tea Tree Oil – a natural preservative with antiseptic properties.

Thickening mascara – mascara that is heavier than the others, build up a volumizing coat.

Tinted moisturizer – a facial moisturizer with color / similar to foundation/

Titanium dioxide – a chemical used in sunscreens.

Tocopherols – vitamin E

Toner – product that return the skin to its natural pH, removes makeup residue and dirt

Top note – in perfumery, the fragrance that you initially smell.

Toxin – a substance that is poisonous to our bodies.

T-zone – areas of the face that include forehead, chin and nose

U

Undertone – cool or warm tones of the skin

UVA – ultraviolet light A

UVB – ultraviolet light B

V

Vitamin A – important for – skin elasticity, moisture content, suppleness. A lack of vitamin A can cause skin to become dry and hardened.

Vitamin B – antioxidant

Vitamin C – major antioxidant. Slow the production of hyperpigmentation, provide UV protection. A preservative and antioxidant used in cosmetic creams.Known also as ascorbic acid.

Vitamin D – necessary for bones and teeth. The body can produce its own vitamin D from sun exposure.Known also as Calciferol.

Vitamin E – antioxidant. Protect from free radicals; delays premature aging.Known also as tocopherol.

W

Water-soluble vitamins – vitamin C and Vitamin B complex.

Whiteheads – tiny, pearly, white raised spots. They are caused due to excessive secretion of sebum oil. The whiteheads usually show up as tiny white spots around the eyes.

Witch hazel – herb that treats bruises, swelling. It is soothing to the skin and helps regulate sebaceous glands; shrinks enlarged pores, sooths inflammation, dries our spots and reduces oil secretion.

X

Xerosis – dry skin.

Y

Z

Zinc oxide – protects sooths and heals skin.