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Flashcards by Maria-Lucille E., updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Maria-Lucille E.
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| Question | Answer |
| What types of ingredients are universal to all? | - Antioxidants - Vitamins - Minerals - Physical sunscreen ingredients |
| Antioxidants | = among the most effective ingredients for all skin types and conditions; inc. vitamins, amino acids, botanicals, and other natural substances. They help protect the skin from free radicals and the damaging effects of pollution, stress, UV rays, and the strong blue light waves emitted by LED screens on smartphones and computers |
| How are antioxidants beneficial, when applied topically? | When applied topically, these neutralize free radicals before they can attach themselves to cell membranes and destroy the cells |
| What can the daily application of antioxidants prevent? | Daily application of this can: - prevent premature skin aging - improve the visible signs of aging - help prevent the inflammation process that leads to cell and skin damage |
| Broad-spectrum antioxidants | = combination of antioxidants that are used together to give a greater range of protection |
| What are some examples of antioxidants that are universal (to all skin types)? | - Alpha lipoic acid - Green tea - Vitamin A - Vitamin C |
| Alpha lipoic acid | = a natural molecule found in every cell in the body; a powerful antioxidant and is soluble in a water or oil base |
| What are the benefits of alpha lipoic acid? | - a universal antioxidant - anti-inflammatory: soothes; reduces puffiness - anti-aging: enhances natural exfoliation; minimizes pores |
| Green tea | = a universal antioxidant that is powerful; a soothing agent; antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, skin brightening, and a stimulant |
| What are the benefits of green tea? | - a potent universal antioxidant with many anti-aging benefits - enhances photoprotection - anti-inflammatory: soothes, reduces swelling - antibacterial - brightens |
| Vitamin A | = a potent universal antioxidant that protects skin against UV damage and slows down the signs of aging |
| What are the benefits of vitamin A? | - a potent universal antioxidant - protects against UV damage - slows signs of aging; encourages healthy skin cell production - boosts immune system |
| Retinol | "the gold standard in anti-aging" = a retinoid (Vitamin A derivative) found in skin care products to improve conditions such as acne, hyperpigmentation, and the signs of aging, etc. |
| What are the benefits of retinol? | - a universal antioxidant - improves all skin conditions, smooths, firms - encourages cells to mature normally - exfoliates: rejuvenates, brightens |
| Vitamin C | "anti-aging superstar" = a potent universal antioxidant that: stimulates collagen, smooths texture, brightens and evens out skin tone, reduces inflammation, and enhances protection against UV exposure |
| What are the benefits of vitamin C? | - a potent universal antioxidant - anti-inflammatory - stimulates collagen synthesis - brightens |
| Which vitamins are universal (to all skin types)? | - Vitamin A - Vitamin C |
| Aloe vera | = a popular botanical used in cosmetic formulations; emollient and humectant with hydrating, softening, healing, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties |
| What are the benefits of aloe vera? | - hydrates: humectant, softens - heals: antimicrobial - anti-inflammatory: soothes, calms |
| What are the benefits of lactobacillus ferment? | - probiotic: balances + retains healthy bacteria on skin while combating harmful bacteria - strengthens barrier function: increases hydration, anti-inflammatory, decreases sensitivity - promotes a healthy immune system |
| What are the benefits of mandelic acid? | - a gentle, water-soluble alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) - antibacterial + exfoliates: smooths texture, regulates sebum production, brightens |
| What are the benefits of mastiha? | - antioxidant - antimicrobial - anti-inflammatory - minimizes pores + natural skin brightener + strengthens immune system |
| What are the benefits of niacinamide? | "Vitamin B3" and "nicotinic acid" - anti-inflammatory + boosts barrier function + protects skin from UV rays + improves texture: minimizes pores + brightens |
| What are the benefits of shea butter? | = a noncomedogenic emollient + rich in antioxidants + hydrates: softens + smooths |
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