Glossary
Skin Care and Hair Care Gleara Glossary
Gleara Glossary
Antioxidants
Substances like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and green tea extract that protect the skin and hair from oxidative damage caused by free radicals, UV exposure, and pollution. Antioxidants are essential in anti-aging skin care and for maintaining hair strength and shine.
Acne Treatment
Ingredients such as salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and retinoids target acne breakouts by reducing oil production, exfoliating dead skin cells, and minimizing bacteria. Cleansers and moisturizers for acne-prone skin are typically non-comedogenic.
Amino Acids
Building blocks of proteins found in the skin and hair. Amino acids help repair damaged skin barriers and strengthen hair, making them crucial in conditioners, hair serums, and moisturizers.
Botanical Extracts
Natural plant-based ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, and lavender, which have calming, hydrating, or healing properties. Found in both skin care products (moisturizers, cleansers) and hair products (shampoos, oils).
Brightening Agents
Substances like Vitamin C, niacinamide, and kojic acid that reduce hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and uneven skin tone. These ingredients are typically found in products like peel-off masks and underarm creams aimed at brightening skin.
Biotin
A B-vitamin that plays a significant role in hair health, encouraging hair growth and strength. Biotin is often found in hair serums and supplements designed to prevent hair thinning.
Cleansing
A crucial step in any routine, cleansing removes impurities, makeup, and excess oil. Foaming cleansers, micellar water, and oil-based cleansers offer different types of cleansing actions to suit different skin types.
Conditioning
Hair conditioners hydrate, detangle, and protect hair from damage. Your Revive Hair Conditioner helps smooth the hair cuticle, reducing frizz and making hair more manageable. Deep conditioners or hair masks provide even more intensive moisture and repair.
Ceramides
Lipids that help form the skin’s barrier and retain moisture. Often used in moisturizers to strengthen and hydrate the skin, ceramides help protect against environmental damage.
Deep Cleansing
A method that uses more intensive products like clay masks, foaming cleansers, or exfoliants to thoroughly remove impurities from the skin or scalp. Regular deep cleansing helps prevent acne and scalp buildup.
Deep Conditioning Treatments
Intensive hair treatments that restore moisture and repair damage. These treatments often contain oils, proteins, and silicone to smooth and protect hair, making them ideal for dry, frizzy, or color-treated hair.
Dermatologically Tested
Indicates that a product has undergone testing by dermatologists to ensure its safety and efficacy, especially for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Products like face cleansers and moisturizers often carry this label.
Exfoliation
The process of removing dead skin cells to reveal smoother, clearer skin. Physical exfoliants (scrubs) and chemical exfoliants (AHAs, BHAs) are common in skin care routines. Exfoliation can also improve the effectiveness of skin brightening products like your peel-off mask.
Essential Oils
Highly concentrated plant extracts used for their aroma and therapeutic properties. Common essential oils like lavender, peppermint, and tea tree oil are often found in hair oils, conditioners, and moisturizers for their calming and soothing effects.
Elastin
A protein in the skin that allows it to stretch and bounce back, contributing to skin’s youthful appearance. Loss of elastin leads to sagging skin, and products with peptides and retinol are often used to boost elastin production.
Foaming Cleanser
A type of facial cleanser that lathers into a foam, effectively removing oil, dirt, and makeup. Your Foaming Face Cleanser is ideal for oily or combination skin, as it deep cleans without stripping the skin’s natural oils.
Frizz Control
Products designed to tame unruly hair, smooth frizz, and add shine. Hair serums and conditioners with silicone, argan oil, or shea butter work to lock in moisture and prevent humidity from affecting hair.
Ferulic Acid
An antioxidant commonly found in skin care products that enhances the stability of other antioxidants, like Vitamin C and E. It is used in anti-aging serums and creams to protect the skin from free radical damage.
Hydration
Adding moisture to the skin or hair through ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and aloe vera. Hydration is crucial for maintaining the skin’s plumpness and the hair’s softness, especially in products like moisturizers and hair conditioners.
Hyaluronic Acid
A humectant that draws water into the skin, making it one of the most effective moisturizing agents. Found in skin care products like moisturizers and serums, it helps keep skin hydrated and smooth.
Hair Mask
A deep conditioning treatment designed to repair, strengthen, and nourish hair. Hair masks contain concentrated ingredients like proteins, oils, and keratin, which penetrate deeply to restore damaged or dry hair.
Keratin
A protein found in hair that strengthens and smooths the hair shaft. Keratin treatments are used to repair damaged hair and reduce frizz. Many shampoos and hair serums contain keratin to reinforce hair health.
Kaolin Clay
A natural clay used in face masks to absorb excess oil and deep-clean pores. It’s gentle enough for sensitive skin while still providing effective oil control, often used in acne treatments.
Kojic Acid
A natural skin-brightening ingredient that reduces the appearance of dark spots and pigmentation. Kojic acid is often found in peel-off masks and underarm creams designed for brightening.
Moisturizer
A skin care product that hydrates and locks in moisture to keep the skin soft and smooth. Ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and natural oils are commonly found in moisturizers to nourish and protect the skin.
Micellar Water
A gentle cleanser that uses micelles to trap dirt and oil, often used to remove makeup without the need for water. It’s ideal for sensitive skin or as a quick cleanse before moisturizing.
Multivitamins
Skin and hair products that contain multiple vitamins like A, C, and E to nourish and protect. Multivitamins in hair oils or serums like Vitaroots Hair Oil help strengthen hair and promote overall scalp health.
Peel-Off Mask
A type of facial mask that is applied to the skin and peeled off once dried. It helps remove dead skin cells, dirt, and blackheads while brightening the complexion. Your Skin Lightening & Peel Off Mask is ideal for removing impurities and improving skin tone.
Paraben-Free
Products that do not contain parabens, which are synthetic preservatives used in cosmetics. Paraben-free products are often preferred by people with sensitive skin or those avoiding potentially harmful chemicals.
Peptides
Short chains of amino acids that signal the skin to produce more collagen, improving skin texture and firmness. Peptides are often included in anti-aging creams and serums to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sagging.
Sulfate-Free
Products that don’t contain sulfates, which are harsh detergents found in shampoos and cleansers. Sulfate-free products are gentler on the skin and hair, making them ideal for people with sensitive or dry skin/scalps.
SPF (Sun Protection Factor)
A measure of how well a sunscreen protects against UVB rays. Sunscreen sprays with SPF help protect the skin from sunburn, aging, and skin cancer. Your Sunscreen Spray provides a light, non-greasy way to protect the skin from harmful sun exposure.
Serum
A concentrated formula containing active ingredients like Vitamin C, peptides, or hyaluronic acid. Serums target specific concerns, such as brightening or anti-aging for skin, or moisturizing and strengthening hair like in your Hair Serum.
Vitamin E
A powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage and supports skin healing. Vitamin E is found in both skin and hair care products for its nourishing and moisturizing properties.
Vitaroots Hair Oil
A unique blend of essential oils and natural ingredients that promote hair growth and strength from the roots. This oil nourishes the scalp, reduces hair fall, and enhances shine, making it ideal for improving hair health.
