Category: Terms

Central nervous system analgesics are drugs that alleviate pain without causing anesthesia. These analgesics are usually used to relieve severe pain. Reference Source: www.drugs.com

Benzophenone-1, -3, -4, -5, -9 and-11 are compounds made from 2-hydroxybenzophenone. These compounds are powders. In cosmetics and personal care products, Benzophenone-1 and Benzophenone-3 are used mostly in the formulation of nail polishes and enamels. These Benzophenone ingredients are also used in bath products, makeup products, hair products, sunscreens and skin care products. Benzophenone-1, Benzophenone-3, […]

Bioavailability is the extent to which a nutrient or medication can be used by the body. Source: dictionary.reference.com/browse/bioavailable

Add oil to water and the two liquids will never mix. At least not until an emulsifier is added. Emulsifiers are molecules with one water-loving (hydrophilic) and one oil-loving (hydrophobic) end. They make it possible for water and oil to become finely dispersed in each other, creating a stable, homogeneous, smooth emulsion. Source: www.eufic.org/article/en/food-safety-quality/food-additives/artid/emulsifiers-food/

Most people are familiar with the mineral talc. It can be crushed into a white powder that is widely known as “talcum powder”. This powder has the ability to absorb moisture, absorb oils, absorb odor, serve as a lubricant and produce an astringent effect with human skin. These properties make talcum powder an important ingredient […]

Emollients (/ɨˈmɒliənts/) are complex mixtures of chemical agents specially designed to make the external layers of the skin (epidermis) softer and more pliable. They increase the skin’s hydration (water content) by reducing evaporation. Naturally occurring skin lipids and sterols, as well as artificial or natural oils, humectants, emollients, lubricants, etc., may be part of the […]

(organic chemistry) A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water. It contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom. Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ester

[vi-skos-i-tee] a. the property of a fluid that resists the force tending to cause the fluid to flow. b. the measure of the extent to which a fluid possesses this property. References Source: www.dictionary.reference.com/browse/viscosity

Atelocollagen (marine collagen) Also known as (marine collagen) The solubilization of collagen-a fibrous protein usually obtained from shark skin or cows. Uses Works as a hydrating agent by holding in moisture. Also believed to have anti-aging abilities, such assoftening & diminishing the appearance of fine lines/wrinkles. Used in a variety of products such as facial […]

Petrolatum Petrolatum occurs as a colorless or pale yellow semisolid. In cosmetics and personal care products, Petrolatum is used in the formulation of a variety of product types, including bath products, cleansing products, skin care products, makeup, shampoos, permanent waves, hair conditioners, shaving products, and suntan products. Petrolatum temporarily protects injured or exposed skin from […]