Para-aminobenzoic acid that found in the vitamin B complex. It is used as an ingredient in few sunscreen products.
Palette:
A group of colors by family of tones or definite function.
Panthenol:
Also known as Vitamin B5 acts as a penetrating moisturizer.
Parabens:
Preservatives.
Paraffin:
A hard wax or beeswax substitute produced from petroleum.
Peptide:
A chemical structure with two or more amino acids.
Petrolatum:
Used in moisturizers to create a barrier to prevent moisture from evaporating creams, it softens and soothes skin. It forms a film to prevent moisture loss.
pH:
Percentage of hydrogen. A scale used to determine the skin's balance of acidity and alkalinity used to measure acidity in cosmetic preparations.
Photoaging:
Skin damage incurred all the way through sun exposure. Or it is the skin changes caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Photosensitivity:
A condition in which the application or ingestion of some chemicals or foods can reason to skin problems, like rash, hyperpigmentation and swelling, when the skin is exposed to sunlight.
Phytocosmetic:
Cosmetics which are prepared from plants.
Pore:
Small opening of the sweat glands of the skin.
Preservative:
Keeps product freshness.
Protein:
A natural complex shaped by an arrangement of amino acids.
Psoriasis:
A chronic disease of the skin consisting of dry, itchy, red patches, generally affecting the scalp or arms and legs. It can be treated with OTC or prescription medications.
