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Transdermal
describing the movement of a substance across the skin and into the bloodstream, so that it acts on the body rather than only on the skin surface. In skincare the...
Transdermal
describing the movement of a substance across the skin and into the bloodstream, so that it acts on the body rather than only on the skin surface. In skincare the...
Occlusive Film
a thin protective layer left on the skin surface by occlusive ingredients that slows the evaporation of water from the outer skin. By reducing transepidermal water loss, this film helps...
Occlusive Film
a thin protective layer left on the skin surface by occlusive ingredients that slows the evaporation of water from the outer skin. By reducing transepidermal water loss, this film helps...
Antioxidant Stability
how well an antioxidant ingredient resists degradation from exposure to light, air, heat, or water over the life of a product. Because many antioxidants oxidize easily, stability determines whether the...
Antioxidant Stability
how well an antioxidant ingredient resists degradation from exposure to light, air, heat, or water over the life of a product. Because many antioxidants oxidize easily, stability determines whether the...
Photoprotection
the range of strategies used to shield skin from ultraviolet and, increasingly, visible light, in order to limit sunburn, photoaging, and pigment changes. It includes topical sunscreens, protective clothing and...
Photoprotection
the range of strategies used to shield skin from ultraviolet and, increasingly, visible light, in order to limit sunburn, photoaging, and pigment changes. It includes topical sunscreens, protective clothing and...
Neutralized Acid
an acid whose pH has been partially raised, usually with a base such as sodium hydroxide, so that a portion of the molecules exist in their salt form rather than...
Neutralized Acid
an acid whose pH has been partially raised, usually with a base such as sodium hydroxide, so that a portion of the molecules exist in their salt form rather than...
Buffered Acid
an exfoliating acid formula whose pH has been raised, or buffered, to reduce its harshness while retaining exfoliating activity. Buffering shifts some of the acid into its salt form, lowering...
Buffered Acid
an exfoliating acid formula whose pH has been raised, or buffered, to reduce its harshness while retaining exfoliating activity. Buffering shifts some of the acid into its salt form, lowering...
