| Acne an inflammatory condition of the skin involving clogged oil glands.
Age spots highly pigmented spots that begin to appear on the skin for some after 40.
Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) works as an exfoliants, encouraging the skin to shed dead surface cells and replace with new cells at a faster rate, also help smooth fine lines, also known as hydroxy acid.
Anti-Oxidant bond and neutralize potentially skin-damaging free radicals.
Astringent see toner.
Beta-Hydroxy Acid (BHA) works as mild exfoliants, used to smooth and improve skin clarity.
Blackhead (open comedone) an open plug in skin follicle containing sebum capped with a blackened mass of celluar debris.
Clay Mask stimulates circulation and temporary contract the pores of the skin, good for oily and blemished skin.
Cleanse purify or wash away dirt, makeup, toxins and pollutants from the skin.
Collagen supports skin structure, providing firmness and elasticity, used in moisturizing ingredient.
Dehydration lack of water in the skin, which create surface lines.
Dihyroxyacetone (DHA) an enzyme that works with the body’s chemistry to create the appearance of a natural tan.
Elasticity ability to stretch the skin.
Emollient use to smooth or soften the skin.
Exfoliation removing dead cells from surface of the skin, refresh and smooth the complexion, also known as antioxidant.
Facial Massage a series of movements to benefit facial muscles, skin and tissues.
Free Radicals molecules that damage skin cells and cause premature aging, triggered by sun, environment, lifestyle, etc.
Humectant attracts moisture to skin, found in moisturizers.
Hydration addition of water.
Hypo Allergic contains few or no irritating substances, does not cause an allergic reaction.
Ingrown Hair hair that has grown underneath the skin.
Loofah a dried natural vegetable that has the absorbency of a sponge but a straw-like abrasive surface that is useful for exfoliation.
Moisturizer adds moisture to skin, replenish and minimize wear and tear of the skin.
Non-Comedogenic will not clog pores.
Nourish provide skin with the elements it needs to look healthy.
Oxidation the presence of oxygen that alters the original material.
Para-Amino benzoic Acid (PABA) a UV light absorber used in some sunscreen agent, can irritate.
PABA Free non-irritating, good for sensitive skin.
Radiance healthy glowing skin.
Resiliency the ability of the skin springiness or bounce back.
Retin-A a Vitamin A that helps reverse sun-induced aging of the skin, also to treat acne.
Retinol pure form of Vitamin A, promote skin collagen and elasticity, diminish appearance of surface wrinkles and more to restore skin to a youthful appearance.
Rosacea a chronic dermatitis that appear on the cheeks, nose and forehead.
Sea Sponge a soft absorbent sponge naturally occurring in the oceans and best to use when cleansing.
Sebum oil that block pores in skin that can cause bacteria build up into spots or pimples.
Shea butter softens, nourishes, and protects the skin from drastic temperature change.
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) protects against the sun’s burning rays (UVB).
Sun Spots pigmented areas on exposed skin to UV radiation, associated with damage skin.
Sunscreen protect against sunrays.
Toner to remove any residual cleanser or oil from the skin and to temporarily refine the appearance of large pores.
Ultraviolet Alpha Rays (UVA) aging rays.
Ultraviolet Beta Rays (UVB) aging and burning rays.
Water-resistant allows sunscreen to provide protection for at least 75-80 minutes uninterrupted time in water, also know as waterproof.
Water-soluble can be removed with water. |
