Q3-CONS CHEM

• ______- Remove skin cells or plaque from teeth through friction

  • Abrasives
• Antioxidant:

  • They reduce oxidation and rancidity from occurring over time
  • They act as a supportive ingredient to lengthen the shelf life of the product
  • They are marketed as skin nurturers
• Chelating Agents:

  • They are also known as sequestrants
  • They help Improve product’s stability by binding metal ions
  • They are essential in foaming products as they bind ions in hard water and prevent deterioration of the foam.
• Colorants:

  • These are used to give color to a product or the skin.
• Cosmetic Astringents:

  • Induce tightening and toning effect on the skin
• Emulsion Stabilizer:

  • Stabilizes the emulsion and prevents separation of oil and water
• Exfoliant:

  • Remove dead skin cells layers by dissolving intracellular “cement” holding surface skin cells together
• Fragrance:

  • Enhance product’s smell or mask undesirable odors/scent
• Hair Conditioning Agents:

  • Condition and improve hair’s appearance, gloss, and shine
  • Facilitate styling and reduce static of the hair
  • Improve texture of hair after drying
• Hair Fixatives:

  • Hold hair in styles in place
• Opacifying Agents:

  • Added to shampoos and shower gels to make them appear pearlescent
  • Provide the impression that the product is rich and creamy
• pH Adjuster:

  • Adjust the pH of the product to desired range
  • Can be considered as acids (lower pH) and bases (raise pH)
• Preservative:

  • Prevent or retard microbial growth in cosmetics
• Skin Conditioning Agents:

  • Includes emollients, humectants, and occlusive
• Solvents:

  • Liquids used to dissolve constituents or act as carriers in cosmetic products
• Sunscreen:

  • Protect skin from UV radiation
• Surfactants:

  • Include cleaning and emulsifying agents and solubilizers
• Viscosity Changing Agents:

  • Include viscosity increasing agents aqueous and non-aqueous
• • Emollients: Soften skin by remaining on the upper layer and reduce flaking
• • Humectants: Retard moisture loss by holding water within surface layers and drawing in moisture
• • Occlusive: Block evaporation of water from the skin surface, keeping it moist and increasing water content
• • Viscosity Increasing Agents (Aqueous): Thicken water-soluble components of the product
• • Viscosity Increasing Agents (Non-Aqueous): Thicken the oil-soluble components of the product
• • Cleansing Agents: Produce foam and clean the surface of skin or hair
• • Emulsifying Agents: Mix oils and water in an emulsion
• • Solubilizers: Dissolve substances usually insoluble in a continuous medium
• functional ingredients: these are the main ingredients chosen to perform the primary function of the cosmetic product.
• Structural Ingredients: provide the structure and form

  of the product
• Supportive ingredients – improve the stability and shelf

  life of the product
• Added Extra – added in a small amount to add consumer

  acceptance and to make the product more marketable