Cosmetology for Aesthetics and Beauty - External Elements of Cosmetics

Vocabulary based on Unit 1 of 'Cosmetología para estética y belleza' covering the definition of cosmetics, legal regulations, internal vs external components, and international nomenclature standards.

Cosmetic

Any substance or preparation intended to be placed in contact with the various external parts of the human body, teeth, and mucous membranes of the oral cavity, primarily to clean, perfume, modify appearance, correct odors, protect, or maintain them in good condition.

Internal Elements

The specific ingredients that constitute the cosmetic product and perform the function for which it was manufactured.

External Elements

Components of a cosmetic that include the container, packaging (carton), labeling, leaflet, and advertising.

Real Decreto 1599/1997

The Spanish regulation dated October 17th that establishes the technical-sanitary rules for cosmetic products, adapted to European Union standards.

Systemic action

An effect related to the general blood circulation or the organism as a whole; a characteristic that cosmetics are formulated to avoid.

Indelible

Characters or marks that are permanent and cannot be erased or removed.

Ponderal importance

Refers to the weight of ingredients; it determines the order in which ingredients are listed in the labeling, from highest to lowest concentration.

PAO (Period After Opening)

The period of time after opening a product during which it can be used without risk to the consumer, required for products with a life minimum exceeding $30$ months.

Batch number

A reference code provided by the manufacturer that allows for the traceability of the product.

Traceability

The ability to track the history, application, or location of a product through its manufacturing and distribution stages.

INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients)

A common international nomenclature used to name cosmetic ingredients on packaging, primarily in English, using Latin for botanical genus and species.

Qualitative Formula

A list of the names of the ingredients included in a cosmetic, ordered by concentration and required on outer packaging for consumer information.

Quantitative Formula

An enumeration of ingredients that specifies the exact quantity of each; this information is restricted to the manufacturer and competent authorities.

BHA

The INCI abbreviation for Butylated hydroxianisole.

PABA

The INCI abbreviation for P-aminobenzoic acid.

PEG

The INCI abbreviation for Polyethylene glycol.

PG

The INCI abbreviation for Propylene glycol.

PVP

The INCI abbreviation for Polyvinylpyrrolidone.

TEA

The INCI abbreviation for Triethanolamine.

Hand over book symbol

A symbol used on packaging to indicate that the list of ingredients is provided on an attached note, label, or card because the package is too small.

Inverted Epsilon ($\epsilon$)

A symbol found on aerosols certifying that the product complies with specific regulations regarding aerosol contents.

Green Point (Punto verde)

A symbol indicating that the packaging is biodegradable and produced by a manufacturer participating in a waste recovery system.

Restricted Substances

Ingredients listed in Annex III of the law that cannot exceed specific concentrations ($25\%$ for Toluene in nails, or $2\%$ sulfur for depilatories) or specific conditions of use.

Toluene

A restricted substance permitted in nail products at a maximum concentration of $25\%$ with mandatory warnings to keep away from children.