ingredients

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  • Created on: 26-01-24 10:14
parabens
preservative (anti- fungal , bactericidal and fungicidal)
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mineral oils
occlusive to increase moisture levels by providing a physical barrier to skin or hair moisture loss
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emollient
to provide some occlusivity and improve the appearance of the skin by smoothing flaky skin cells
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oxidising agents
used to redox reactions (to provide oxygen to aid chemical services such as neutralising perms and colouring / lightning hair)
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stabilisers
to maintain shelf life of a product
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antiseptics
to prevent infection of the skin by bacteria
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humectants
a substance used to preserve moisture content
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UV filters
absorbs or reflects UV rays
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pigments
addition of colour to products
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emulsifiers
to mix a number of immiscible products
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exfoliator
to remove dead skin cells
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astringents
a drying effect on skin
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hydrating
adding moisture
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hypoallergenic
tested to reduce allergic reaction
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non- comedogenic
minimises the blocking of pores
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soothing
calming to reduce erythema
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regenerating
encourages cell renewal
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anti - oxident
to help prevent / reduce free radicals (skin) , to reduce the effects of oxidation in redox reactions
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stimulating
to encourage growth and skin cell repair
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dihdroxyacetone(DHA)
pigments used in tanning products
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depilatory
removal of unwanted hair
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paraphenylenediamine
pigment used in permanent hair colours
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Card 2

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occlusive to increase moisture levels by providing a physical barrier to skin or hair moisture loss

Back

mineral oils

Card 3

Front

to provide some occlusivity and improve the appearance of the skin by smoothing flaky skin cells

Back

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Card 4

Front

used to redox reactions (to provide oxygen to aid chemical services such as neutralising perms and colouring / lightning hair)

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

to maintain shelf life of a product

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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