Chapter 19 People forget how fast you did a job, but they remember how well you did it

Basic Classification & Chemistry Five categories cleansing exfoliants treatment & massage creams moisturizers intensive care products Cleaning products 3 basic forms face wash detergent-type foaming cleanser with a neutral or slightly acidic pH. cleansing lotion normal & combination skin milk cleansers used on dry skin

Cleaning products Cleansing lotion Cleansing cream Tonic lotion ingredients can be added for skin sensitivity, dehydration, or capillary problems Cleansing cream light-textured, oil-based emulsion dissolves makeup & soil quickly Tonic lotion fresheners, tonics and astringents are essentially the same product

Tonic lotion Functions Strengths remove excess cleanser and residue low pH, helping to restore skin’s natural pH after cleansing temporary tightening effect on skin and follicle openings Strengths fresheners and skin freshening lotions lowest alcohol content ( 0 to 4 % ) beneficial for dry and mature skin as well as sensitive skin tonics - normal and combination skin 4 to 15 alcohol

Tonic Astringents used for oily and acne-prone skin up to 35 % alcohol removes oil accumulation on skin

Summary With our society growing more interested in the health and beauty of their skin than ever before…..Purchases and use of skin products comes the need for professional advice