What are free radical scavengers anyway? We thought you might like to find out. Check it out in our handy, dandy gloss-ary, you just may learn sometime new!
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| PABA: Para-aminobenzoic acid. Found in the vitamin B complex. Used as an ingredient in some sunscreen products. |
| Palette: a grouping of colors by family of tones or specific function. |
| Panthenol: also known as vitamin B5, acts as a penetrating moisturizer. |
| Paraffin: a beeswax substitute derived from petroleum. |
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Petrolatum: used in creams, it softens and soothes skin. Forms a film to prevent moisture loss. |
| pH: percentage of hydrogen. Used to measure acidity in cosmetic preparations. |
| Photoaging: skin damage incurred through sun exposure. |
| Photosensitivity: a condition in which the application or ingestion of certain chemicals or foods can cause skin problems, such as rash, hyperpigmentation and swelling, when the skin is exposed to sunlight. |
| Phytocosmetic: cosmetics which are made from plants. |
| Pore: small opening of the sweat glands of the skin. |
| Propylparaben: common cosmetic preservative that is anti-fungal and anti-microbial. |
| Protovanol: a concentrated form of vanilla used as a natural tanning accelerator. Requires heat and light to drive it. |
| Psoriasis: a chronic disease of the skin consisting of itchy, dry, red patches, usually affecting the scalp or arms and legs. It may be treated with OTC or prescription medications. |
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