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PABA:

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.