Vocabulary Learned from the Internship

Vocabulary Learned from the Internship

1. Active ingredient (n)
In general, an active ingredient is an ingredient in a skin-care product that’s doing
the thing you want the product to do.

2. Anthemis Nobilis (n)
Chamomile flower extract.

3. Argan oil (n)
A non-fragrant plant oil produced from the kernels of argan trees. It can be found
in skincare and hair products as a good source of vitamin E, omega fatty acids, and
linolenic acids. It’s commonly used for dry skin and hair and may cause greasiness
if used excessively.

4. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) (n)
A type of chemical exfoliant. AHAs loosen the bonds that hold skin cells together,
which allows them to be easily swept away, revealing new skin cells underneath.

5. Antioxidant (n)
Ingredients that can help neutralize free radicals (highly reactive molecules in the
environment).

6. Ascorbic acid (n)
Vitamin C.

7. Anti-inflammatory (n)
Reducing redness, swelling, pain, and/or a feeling of heat in an area of the body.

8. Agave (n)
A desert plant is harvested to make tequila and sweet syrup. Blended in rich hair
products like masks, stylers, and treatments to give a moisture-rich boost. Agave
nectar maintains hair moisturized while also providing incredible shine.

9. Advertorial (n)

An advertisement in a newspaper or magazine that is designed to look like an
article.
10. Aloe Vera (n)
This is a readily used botanical ingredient that offers soothing properties to the
skin. This gentle emollient helps soften, hydrate, heal, and reduce inflammation
in sensitive skin and skin damaged by the sun.
11. Botanical (adj)
Involving or relating to plants or the study of plants.
12. Botany (n)
The scientific study of plants.
13. Blemish (n)
A mark on something that spoils its appearance: Acne, dark spots, or scars.
14. Benzoyl peroxide (n)
An active ingredient against acne.
15. Beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) (n)
A type of chemical exfoliant.
16. Comedone (n)

Clogged pores.

17. Compassion (n)
A strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others
and a wish to help them.

18. Cannabis (n)

The hemp plant, whose leaves and flowers are used to make marijuana.

19. Concentrate (v)

To direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or
problem.

20. Caffeine (n)
A plant compound. It nourishes the skin and is a common ingredient in under-eye
creams and gels because of its anti-inflammatory effects; it decreases puffiness
and constricts blood vessels to reduce dark circles.

21. Complexion (n)
The natural appearance of the skin on a person's face, especially it’s color or
quality.

22. Ceramides (n)
The lipids (or fats) naturally make up the skin barrier, which prevents water loss
from the skin.

23. Detox (n)
The concept of removing toxins from your body.

24. Double cleansing (n)

A technique that involves using two cleansers—an oil-based cleanser first followed
by a typical foaming or water-based cleanser—to more effectively remove heavy
makeup, sunscreen, or oil.

25. Derive (v)

To get or obtain something.

26. Day after day (phr)
Repeatedly, every day.

27. Delicate (adj)
Needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged.

28. Detergent (n)
A chemical substance in the form of a powder or a liquid for removing dirt from
clothes, dishes, etc.

29. Emollient (n)

Moisturizing ingredients can penetrate the spaces between skin cells, making the
skin feel softer and smoother.
30. Errorless (adj)
Free from errors.
31. Emulation (n)
Lighter versions of moisturizing creams. a state of matter where two liquids that
do not mix are combined into a lightweight and watery suspension. In skin care,
emulsions are created by combining two water-based compounds to form a milky
textured product that doesn't ever fully mix.
32. Entire face (n)
Full face or all over the face.
33. Exfoliant (v)
To remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, to improve its appearance.
34. Environment-friendly (adj)
Sustainability and marketing terms refer to goods and services, laws, guidelines,
and policies that claim reduced, minimal, or no harm upon ecosystems or the
environment.
35. Emollient (adj)
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
36. Eyelash curler (n)
A small device operated using one's hand that curls the upper eyelashes.
37. Fresh-faced (adj)
Having a clear and young-looking complexion.
38. Free radicals (n)
Molecules that have gained or lost an extra electron, which means they need to
“steal” electrons from surrounding sources. Free radicals are sometimes created
in the body in small amounts through totally normal and natural processes.
39. Filler (n)

Injectable dermal fillers, made from FDA-approved hyaluronic acid or bio-
stimulator (collagen-growing) materials, restore fullness to the face.
40. Fragrance-free (adj)
Not containing perfume. Fragrances are another common irritant to those with
sensitive skin, which is why it may be helpful to look for products that are
fragrance-free, which means no scents have been added to the product.
41. Freckle-faced (adj)
A small, pale brown spot on the skin, usually on the face, especially of a person
with pale skin.
42. Fragrance (n)
A pleasant scent, especially a somewhat strong one.
43. Firm (adj)
Skin that is taut, with good elasticity.
44. Footwear (n)

Shoes, boots, or any other outer covering for the human foot.

45. Glycerin (n)
Glycerin draws moisture from the surrounding environment and pulls it into the
skin.

46. Glycolic acid (n)
A type of alpha hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane.

47. Glass skin (n)
A term for exceptionally smooth, even-toned, and lustrous skin that's so flawless
it has the appearance of glass.

48. Hair care (n)
An overall term for hygiene and cosmetology involves the hair which grows from
the human scalp, and to a lesser extent facial, pubi,c, and other body hair.

49. Humectant (n)

A type of hydrating ingredient found in moisturizers, that draws water into the skin
but doesn’t necessarily keep it there. Common ingredients like glycerin and
hyaluronic acid are humectants.
50. Hyaluronic acid (n)

Hyaluronic acid is found naturally in the skin and acts as a humectant, meaning it
can draw moisture into the skin; products with these molecules allow moisture to
bind to the skin without feeling greasy or heavy.

51. Intense (adj)
Extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong.

52. Irritated skin (n)
A state of inflammation or painful reaction to allergy or cell-lining damage.

53. Illuminate (v)
To light something and make it brighter.

54. Intoxicating (adj)
Able to make you lose some control of your actions or behavior.

55. Jojoba oil (n)
A widely used medicinal plant. It moisturizes and prevents irritations or scaly and
rough patches.

56. Luminous (adj)
Producing or reflecting bright light, especially in the dark.

57. Long-lasting (adj)
Enduring or having endured for a long period.

58. KPI stands for key performance indicator (n)
A quantifiable measure of performance over time for a specific objective.

59. Melanin (n)
The pigment that gives skin its color, is created by cells called melanocytes.

60. Minimize (v)
To reduce something to the least possible level or amount.

61. Micellar water (n)
A liquid that is used to clean the skin, especially the face, contains a chemical that
forms into micelles. As a cleanser, micellar water comprises micelles (spherical
clusters of surfactants) and water.

62. Moisturizer (n)
A liquid or cream that adds moisture to the skin.

63. Nutrify (n)
Nourish to.

64. nail polish/nail varnish/nail lacquer (n)
A liquid substance is applied to the nails to add color and/or shine.

65. Niacinamide (n)
A compound C6H6N2O of the vitamin B complex is found especially as a
constituent of coenzymes and used similarly to niacin. This form of vitamin B3
(niacin) can be applied to the skin.

66. Neroli (n)
An essential oil, extracted from the flowers of bitter orange trees (Citrus aurantium
var. amaro).

67. Non-comedogenic (n)
A skin-care ingredient that is comedogenic means that it can clog pores.

68. Occlusive (n)
Another type of ingredient often found in moisturizers doesn’t add hydration, but
rather seals the skin so that as little hydration as possible is lost through the
stratum corneum.

69. Parabens (n)
A type of preservative in skin-care products that can be irritating, especially for
people who already have sensitive skin or a skin condition like eczema or psoriasis.

70. Peptides (n)

Chains of amino acids that make up part of a protein. In skin care, peptides are
used because they’re thought to penetrate more deeply into the skin than large,
full proteins, like collagen.
71. Pore (n)
A very small hole in the skin of people or other animals, or a similar hole on the
surface of plants or rocks.
72. Purity (n)
The state of not being mixed with anything else.
73. Plumped (adj)
To shake or pat something to make it bigger, rounder, and softer.
74. Retinoids (n)
Are forms of vitamin A, work by stimulating the skin cell-shedding process from
below, leading to smoother skin and a reduction in both signs of aging and acne.
75. Rosacea (n)
A common skin condition that causes excess facial redness, typically in the form
of flushing, small red raised bumps, or broken blood vessels. It can be triggered by
everything from the weather to exercise to skin-care ingredients to food.
76. Radiance (n)
You can see happiness, beauty, or good health on someone's face. Warmth or heat
or bright light face.
77. Serum (n)
A skin-care product that contains high concentrations of active ingredients and
claims superior penetration of the skin's surface when applied.
78. Superb (adj)
Of excellent quality; very great.
79. Salicylic acid (n)
A type of beta hydroxy acid (BHA; see above) derived from willow bark.
80. Sandalwood (n)

A widely cultivated Indian tree that yields fragrant timber and oil. Sandalwood has
a distinctly exotic, sweet, creamy, smooth, and warm fragrance profile.
81. Sensation (n)
The ability to feel something physically, especially by touching, or a physical
feeling that results from this ability.
82. Smelly (adj)
Having an unpleasant smell.
83. Sebum (n)
The oil on the top of your skin is composed of lipids, particularly wax esters,
triglycerides, and squalene.
84. Sensitive skin (n)
Unfortunately, sensitive skin isn’t exactly a clinical term, so it can be a bit
subjective. But generally, if you find your skin is easily irritated—possibly due to a
skin condition, like eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea—or if you have known allergies
to skin-care products, you can be considered to have sensitive skin.
85. SPF (n)
A measure of the amount of added protection a particular product provides against
the sun’s rays.
86. Sulfates (n)
Ingredients commonly found in cleansers and shampoos help the product lather
and remove dirt and oil. They can also be too harsh for some people and end up
stripping the skin and hair of too many of their natural oils, resulting in dry or
irritated skin.
87. Symmetry (n)
Balance among the parts of something.
88. Sulfur (n)
A natural element used in acne products, it kills bacteria, quells inflammation, and
breaks down dead skin cells to clear pores.

89. Toner (n)
A type of skin-care product originally designed to help balance the skin’s pH.
Today, toners are generally used to deliver active ingredients like chemical
exfoliators or antioxidants.

90. Tropical (adj)
Extremely hot.

91. Tenderness (n)
Warm compassionate feelings.

92. Tighten pores (n)
Pores will never permanently shrink—meaning they're not going to get smaller
than they appear in their normal, healthy state.

93. Tensely (adv)
In a worried or nervous way.

94. Youthfulness (n)
The freshness and vitality characteristic of a young person.

95. Vitamin C (n)
This vitamin is essential for producing collagen and other important compounds
in the body. When it’s applied topically, it can function as an antioxidant thus
preventing UV-related damage.

96. Vibrant (adj)
Energetic, exciting, and full of enthusiasm.

97. Vegetal (adj)
Relating to, or of the nature of plants or vegetables.

98. Universal (adj)
Existing everywhere or involving everyone. Several usages.

99. Whiteheads(n)

It is formed when impurities are trapped within the pores. Blemishes are a common
form of acne. Unlike blackheads, which are open pores, whiteheads are closed
pores and should not be squeezed.
100. Zinc Oxide (n)
This is another sunscreen ingredient that physically blocks UV light, says the EPA.
Mineral sunscreen ingredients are usually gentler on the skin, so they’re well-suited
to sensitive complexions and are featured in many sunscreens for babies.