These are used to remove skin cells or plaque from

teeth through friction.

These are the main ingredients chosen to perform the primary function of the cosmetic product.

provide the structure and form of the product

added in a small amount to add consumer acceptance and to make the product more marketable

improve the stability and shelf life of the product

produce foam and clean the surface of the skin or hair

These are used to condition and improve the hair’s appearance, gloss, and shine while facilitating styling and reducing the static of the hair. They improve the texture of the hair that has been dried through styling, chemical exposure, or environmental drying.

increases the thickness

These are liquids that are used to dissolve constituents or act as carriers in cosmetic products

They are also known as sequestrants. They help improve the product’s stability by binding metal ions that may be present in other raw materials. They are essential in foaming products as they bind ions in hard water and prevent deterioration of the foam.

They adjust the pH of the product at the desired range

They prevent or retard microbial growth in cosmetics.

This is used to enhance the products’smell or to mask undesirable odors/scents.

These are used to give color to a product or the skin. Most are synthetically made.

They are added to shampoos and shower gels to make them appear pearlescent. They provide consumers with the impression that the product is rich and creamy.

They reduce oxidation and rancidity from occurring overtime. They act as supportive ingredients to lengthen the shelf life of the product. They are marketed as skin nurturers.

They induce a tightening and toning effect on the skin. They are commonly found in skin toner,astringents, and aftershave lotion.

It stabilizes the emulsion once formed and prevents the separation of oil and water in the emulsion. It also serves as a thickening agent.

They remove dead skin cell layers by dissolving intracellular “cement” holding surface skin cells together. They are usually found in skin whitening or skin peel products in the presence of low pH.

They are used to hold the hair in styles in place.

impart softness to the skin by remaining on the upper layer of the skin and reduce flaking

retard moisture loss by holding water within the surface layers of the skin and drawing in moisture from the air

blocks the evaporation of water from the surface of the skin, keeping it moist and increasing its water content

Emollients such as humectants and occlusive are what type of cosmetic ingredients?

They are used to protect the skin from UV radiation.

They are surface-active agents and have the ability to modify the surface of the substance

used to mix oils and water in an emulsion

used to dissolve substances that are usually insoluble in a continuous medium

These thicken the water-soluble components of the product.

These thicken the oil-soluble components of the product.