Aesthetics Chemistry

Botanicals are an anti-irritant, antioxidant and reduces melanocyte reactions within the skin

_________ is a product formulated with a thickening agent to increase its viscosity

Comedogenic ingredients are less likely to clog pores

Three major biochemical compound groups in the body are:

The atomic numbers indicate how many protons are in a single atom

The branch of science that deals with the chemicals related to life processes and their reactions is called ___________

___________ have no electrical charge

Enzymes are proteins that dissolve and break down large molecules into smaller ones

______________ increase product density and prevents settling of small particle solids

Stable atoms are not missing any electrons in the other shell

____________ means its ability to allow liquid or gasses to pass through it

___________ is an even dispersion of a solid substance in a liquid base

Atoms have three main parts: Protons, neutrons & electrons

Active ingredients are responsible for producing desired effects

Lipids are made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

Organic chemistry deals with all matter that is now _____________, or was at one point.

_____________ have a positive electrical charge

pH stands for:

The acidity or alkalinity of a water based product is measured with the pH scale

A free electron is the name given to an electron in the outmost orbit that is easily moved from its orbit

____________ even skin tone and slow the production of hyperpigmentation

A simple unit of a carbohydrate is called a saccharide

Emollients create an occlusive barrier on the skin

Lighteners block production of melanin and increase desquamation to reduce dark spots and improve the tone of the skin

____________ is considered a drug under the FDA guidelines and is used in a variety of products to block or absorb sun

Pure water has a neutral pH of 7

Enzymes dissolves keratin proteins on the surface of the skin

A change in a substance that creates a new substance with characteristics different form the original

__________ is the smallest particle of a compound that has all the chemical properties of that compound

_________ is any substance that dissolves into a liquid and forms a solution

Emulsifying agents are substances used to bind two or more non-mixable substances, such as oil and water

When a substance loses an electron and oxygen is acquired it’s called _________.

The concentration level for water in products is 50%-100%

___________ is the smallest complete unit of an element

_____________ is the term used to describe a base

When no trading is taking places and the atoms are sharing the electrons they are held together by a covalent bond

There are 4 basic forms of matter.

Matter is anything that occupies space and has weight

A chemical _________ is created by chemically uniting two different elements

The solvent is the liquid part of a solution, water is considered a universal solvent

There are 20-22 common __________ ________, each with its own distinct chemical structure

An emulsion is formed when two or more immiscible substances are united with a binder or gum-like substance

Salt at the bottom of a glass of water is an example of something reaching its ________ _______.

Carbohydrates are used by the body to store energy and play a key role in metabolism

________________ is an ingredient used to maintain the microbiological integrity of a product

Colour agents enhance the products appearance

Ointments are a mixture of oil & waxes, having the texture of paste

____________ is the scientific study of matter, the physical and chemical changes affecting it.

____________ bind organic and inorganic matter (oils and/or dirt) to water

__________ are ingredients that attracts water from the dermal later and humid environments

The pH range for healthy hair, skin and nails is _________.

An example of a chemical change is water freezing to ice

__________ reduce free radicals and protect delicate skin structures

There are 82 naturally occurring elements

_____________ have a negative electrical charge

A mixture is formed when two or more compounds are blended mechanically

Antioxidants are used to adjust the pH level to the desired level

When a substance gains an electron and oxygen is released its called _________.

__________ are packaged under pressure and blended with a propellant inside a container

Powder is a finely ground solid mixed evenly with additional ingredients, which in some cases include oils

Matter with definite weight but indefinite volume and shape

_______________ is matter with a definite weight, volume & shape

_________ are basic, Burke substances that can’t be broken down into simpler substances

Matter with definite weight and volume but no definite shape