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Protection. Education. Connection. There's an app for that at ascpskincare.com/app 31 Cosmetic Chemistry 101 by Tina Buckley SOMETHING NEW IS ALWAYS POPPING UP in skin care, and we are living in a time in the beauty industry where the chemistry and product formulas are incredibly thoughtful and modern. People are paying more attention to what's inside the bottle. Today there is tremendous access to skin care information, but it also can be intimidating when it comes to ingredients and products inside and outside the treatment room. It can also be enlightening. Social media and the internet have such an impact on skin care creation that development has become more than just making a product; it's creating an experience for both the professional and the client. With all the new technology in formulas and formula revisions, it's important to remember the basics. We sometimes forget the fundamentals of skin care ingredients, what they do, and what they are for. We need to understand these foundations to make informed decisions and to excel in the knowledge of product development. Let's check out some classic information I know you'll enjoy. If anything, it'll bring back memories of esthetics school, and who doesn't love that? PERFORMANCE INGREDIENTS Performance ingredients are the active ingredients in a formula—the key ingredients in a product. They tell you what a product does and its intentions. These elements are the stars of the show, giving major main-character energy. Common performance ingredients include: • Alpha hydroxy acids—exfoliate and improve skin texture • Melanin suppressants—brighten and even skin tone • Peptides—activate cell renewal, improve cellular function, and manage fine lines • Retinoids—manage fine lines, control acne, and fix pigmentation • Salicylic acid—controls acne and oil • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)—provides antioxidant support, collagen support, and brightening support SKIN PHYSIOLOGY PEXELS