Cosmetic dictionary (Kozmetični slovar)

Velikokrat naletim na kakšne forume ali zasledim v različni literaturi kozmetične izraze, ki se uporabljajo za določeno lastnost. Ljudje so potem zbegani in sprašujejo, kaj sploh kaj pomeni. Odločila sem se, da na kratko predstavim nekaj osnovnih izrazov.

ADSTRINGENS- snov, ki oži pore. Na kožo deluje tako, da koagulira vrhnjo plast beljakovin in tako zoži kožne pore. Je blagi antiseptik v tonikih, v ustnih vodah celi manjše rane, v lasnih vodah zmanjšujejo mastnost lasišča, v brivskih vodah zaustavljajo krvavitev in napnejo kožo.

ABSORBCIJA- vpijanje, vsrkavanje, prodiranje snovi v notranjost

ANTIFLOGISTIK- snov, ki deluje protivnetno. V tonikih za obraz deluje protivnetno in pomirja kožo, v lasnih vodah pa preprečuje vnetje.

ANTIMIKOTIK- snov, ki deluje proti glivičnim okužbam

ANTISEPTIK- snov, ki preprečuje rast in razmnoževanje mikroorganizmov

ANTIPERSPIRANT- snov, ki zmanjšuje izločanje znoja

ANTIOKSIDANT- snov, ki preprečuje oz. upočasni oksidacijo molekul in zavira tvorbo prostih radikalov. 

EMOLIENS- snov, ki mehča kožo

EMULGATOR- površinsko aktivna snov za stabiliziranje emulzij. Topi se tako v vodi kot v maščobi in tako poveže obe fazi.

INCI- mednarodno poimenovanje sestavin kozmetičnih proizvodov (International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredients). Opis posameznih sestavin lahko preverite na spletni strani http://www.aubrey-organics.com/custom.aspx?id=61, ki je res super stran.

KERATOLITIK- snov za luščenje keratina

KOMEDOGENA SNOV- snov, ki maši pore

KONZERVANS- spojina, ki zavira ali ubija rast mikroorganizmov

REPELENT- snov, ki odganja insekte

RUBEFACIENS- snov, ki na koži povzroča znake vnetja (toploto, rdečino kože) in izboljša prekrvavitev kože.

English:

I often see in many forums or in various literature cosmetic expressions that are used for a specific property. People are often confused and they wondering what anything means. I decided to present some basic expression.

ASTRINGENT- substance that tightens the pores. It is a mild antiseptic in tonic water, in mouthwash it heals small wounds, in the hair waters reduce the greasiness of the scalp and in the barbers waters stops the bleeding and tightens the skin.

ABSORPTION- penetration of substances into the skin

ANTIPHLOGISTIC- substance which has anti-inflammatory function. In the face tonics works anti-inflammatory and soothing the skin and in the hair waters prevents inflammation.

ANTIFUNGAL/ANTIMYCOTIC- substance that acts against fungal infections

ANTISEPTIC- substance that prevents the growth and reproduction of microorganisms

ANTIPERSPIRANT- substance that reduces the excretion of sweat

ANTIOXIDANT- a substance that inhibits or slows down the oxidation of molecules and prevent the production of free radicals

EMOLLIENT- substance that softens the skin

EMULSIFIER- surfactant to stabilize emulsions. Melts in water and fat and connects these two phases.

INCI- The incidence international nomenclature of ingredients of cosmetic products. You can check the description of the individual components  on the website Description of the individual components can be checked on the website http://www.aubrey-organics.com/custom.aspx?id=61, which is a really great site.

KERATOLYTIC- substance for desquamation keratin

COMEDOGENIC SUBSTANCE- substance that clogs the pores

PRESERVATIVES- compound that inhibits or kills the growth of microorganisms

REPELLENT- substance that repels insects