Emulsion

Emulsion is like a light version of moisturiser, with skin boosting properties aimed at increasing the overall level of moisture in your skin without weighing it down. The main purpose of emulsion is to manufacture polymer dispersions.

Glycolic acid

Glycolic acid is a type of alpha hydroxy acid(AHA).Alpha hydroxy acids are natural acids found in foods. Glycolic acid comes from sugarcane. Alpha hydroxy acids like glycolic acid work by removing the top layers of dead skin cells. Glycolic acid also seems to help reverse sun damage to the skin.

Phytonutrient

Phytonutrients are compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits to the body.It helps the skin retain its youthful firmness by increasing the stability of cellular membranes.

Titanium dioxide

Titanium dioxide is&nbsp;an inert earth mineral used as a thickening, opacifying, and sunscreen ingredient in cosmetics. It protects skin from UVA and UVB radiation and is considered non-risky in terms of of skin sensitivity.

Preservatives

A preservative is&nbsp;a natural or synthetic ingredient that is added to skincare to protect the formulation's integrity and the health of your skin. Preservatives prevent skincare 'going bad' either due to bacterial growth or chemical changes that compromise the effectiveness and stability of the formulation.

Vitamins A, C, E,

Vitamin A is&nbsp;an essential nutrient that supports skin, eye, and reproductive health, as well as immune function.

vitamin C is an antioxidant, meaning it fights harmful toxins that come in contact with your skin either externally or from inside the body.

Vitamin E is most commonly known for its benefits for skin health and appearance. It can be applied topically to your face to reduce inflammation and make your skin look younger.

Silicone, skin lightening

Silicones are proven to directly&nbsp;influence skin's hydration and boost its ability to benefit from other ingredients. Some silicones help keep skin matte or can blur the look of pores or even temporarily fill lines and wrinkles.

Cosmeceuticals

Cosmeceuticals are medical grade skincare products that can offer medicinal and cosmetic benefits, allowing you to treat unwanted blemishes while refreshing your appearance without a prescription or procedure.It improves cosmetic problems like hyperpigmentation cellulite, large pores, and acne.

Acid hydroxy acid

AHA and BHA&nbsp;are hydroxy acids that people use to treat skin conditions such as acne. The most common hydroxy acids include glycolic acid, lactic acid, and salicylic acid. People can find these ingredients in a variety of cosmetic products claiming to treat different skin conditions and improve skin features.

Retinol

Retinol,&nbsp;a form of vitamin A, is an ingredient added to skin creams, lotions and serums. It has anti-aging effects and can help clear acne. Retinol has the same ability to&nbsp;speed up cell turnover and increase collagen production. This makes it an effective ingredient for reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Retinol's exfoliating effect also helps it treat hyperpigmentation

Luminosity

Luminosity is a measure of the intensity of the light reflected from the skins surface as it bounces back into the observers eye. The amount of light reflected from the skin is dependant on how smooth the skin is.

Essential oils

They have a protected antioxidant and anti microbial properties, balancing or reducing skin oils, calming inflammation or irritation, helping to preserve skin moisture, supporting skin repair, improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and many other desirable actions.

hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid helps skin retain moisture and serves as an anti ageing agent ingredient in care products.It’s more ideal for dehydrated skin, skin that has lost elasticity and sensitive skin types.

Water soluble

A water-soluble ingredient is simply&nbsp;one that's dissolvable in water. Water-soluble vitamins are more easily absorbed by the body and ideal for balancing dehydrated skin

Exfoliating

Exfoliating helps to keep your skin silky soft and smooth buffing away and removing dead skin cells.Your skin naturally sheds dead skin cells every 30 days and when the happens, new skin cells form on the top layers of your skin.It dulls your skins appearance and blocks the pores.

Paraben

Parabens are&nbsp;a family of related chemicals that are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetic products. Preservatives may be used in cosmetics to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and mold, in order to protect both the products and consumers

Emulsifying agent

Emulsifying agent can cause irritation and inflammation and mean that skin condition such as acne, rosacea, and psoriasis become worse. This is because as well as blending ingredients, allowing ingredients and water to stick to the skin and attracting dirt, surfactants and emulsifiers can disrupt the delicate skin barrier.

Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid (SA) isa&nbsp;beta-hydroxy acid&nbsp;(BHA) that helps promote the skin's natural exfoliation process. Originally derived from the bark of certain plants, such as white willow and wintergreen leaf.Salicylic acid for skin is considered one of the best treatments for&nbsp;acne scars and marks. It is an excellent exfoliant that helps to remove acne-causing bacteria, slough dead skin cells and fade dark spots or marks. In addition, it evens the skin tone and treats skin discoloration.

Aqueous

Aqueous cream is a non-greasy emollient or moisturiser, used to relieve dry skin conditions such as eczema.It helps to retain moisture on the skin and reduce dryness.Aqueous cream hydrates and nourishes relief for smoother and more comfortable consistency for various skin requirements.However, the aqueous cream can damage the skin barrier when used as a leave-on emollient.

Comedogenic

Comedogenic ingredient is a substance that has a high likelihood of clogging the pores, subsequently leading to blemishes and blackheads.Products containing comedogenic ingredients will exacerbate breakouts and contribute to the problem which is clogged pores.

Detergent

Detergents can also initiate a condition called contact dermatitis, which causes rash and itch around the specific areas like the groin and armpits.However, eco-friendly and natural detergents are available that are safe for your skin and health.

Abrasive

Abrasives are used in the cosmetic industry in products such as body and facial scrub, soaps, dermabrasion and cleansing lotions.In the case applications such as facial scrubs and dermabrasion, abrasives actually sand the skin to improve skin contour by removing old layers of damaged skin.

Astringent

Astringent helps to tighten and shrink the appearance of pores, while cleansing the skin and removing any excess oiliness because they can dry out your skin, they are often recommended for those with oily or acne-prone skin but aren’t advised for those with sensitive skin it also removes any leftover makeup on your face.

Ceramides

Ceramides are lipids, which are fatty acids that are produced in the sebaceous glands.Ceramides help to moisture and strengthen the protective skin moisture barrier, and protects the skin from external aggressors such as weather and pollution.

Enzyme

Enzymes are a natural alternative to exfoliating. They work by creating a chemical reaction on the skin to dissolve dry, hardened skin cells and encourage the growth of new, healthy cells to take their place.

Professional terminology for facial products.

Photo damaged skin

Photodamage is&nbsp;a type of premature aging, sometimes referred to as extrinsic aging. Photodamage occurs over long periods of time due to exposure to harmful UV rays. The UV radiation affects the collagen fibers in the skin.

Foaming agents

A foaming agent is a material such as a surfactant that facilitates the formation of foam.It expands a polymer melt upon reduction in pressure and as a result a cellular structure is developed.

Emollient

Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it. They cover the skin with a protective film to trap In moisture.Emollients are often used to help mama be dry, itchy or scaly skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and itchyosis.

Zinc

Zinc oxide is the active ingredient in most physical sunscreens (sunblocks). When topically applied to the skin, Zinc works by deflecting UV rays from the sun that would otherwise damage the skin. It also forms a barrier over the skin, helping to reduce absorption of UV rays that manage to evade deflection

Homogenous

Homogenous is typically describes as facial skin smoothness in texture or facial skin colour distribution.With age, wrinkles increase, skin becomes less homogenous, and facial contrast decreases.

Humectants

Humectants are ingredients that attract and blind water.Humectants are frequently used in cosmetics as a way of increasing and maintaining moisture in the skin, in products including, lotions, creams, lip treatments, cleansers, after sun lotion, and some soaps or body lotion.

Antioxidant

Antioxidants helps protect the skin cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals and environmental aggressors like UV and pollution and ageing and may improve skin texture and appearance.People can consume them in their diet or apply them to their skin by using skin care products.

Occlusive

Occlusive are moisturising agents that work by foaming a protective layer of the surface of your skin and create a barrier to prevent moisture loss.Occlusives are effective for soothing and healing dry skin and can treat the following conditions:

Broad spectrum SPF

Broad spectrum SPF are effective because they protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays.Even with a high SPF value, if a sunscreen isn’t broad spectrum, you won’t be protected from all UVA rays.It blocks ultraviolet radiation from being absorbed by the skin.UV radiation damages the skin and can lead to sunburns and skin cancer.

Free radicals

Free radicals are unstable molecules that damage skin cells.Free radicals are responsible for breaking down our skins collagen, resulting in unflattering skin blemishes like wrinkles, dark spots, fine lines, and loose saggy skin.

Lactic acid

Lactic acid is&nbsp;an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose, a carbohydrate found in milk. It's a popular ingredient in numerous skin care products.It’s specifically used to treat hyperpigmentation, age spots, and other factors that contributes to a dull and uneven complexion.