Neutrogena® Glossary
A skin condition typically caused when excess sebum in the skin mixes with dead cells and clogs the skin’s pores. Sebum is an oily substance naturally produced by the skin. The sebum in clogged pores promotes growth of a bacteria, P. Acnes, which is present in the skin. The result of this is irritated skin, leading to redness, inflammation and pimples.
Hormones that make the skin produce more oil.
Vitamins A, B, C, and E provide antioxidant benefits including helping improve the look of skin damaged by free radicals - molecules that can damage skin cells and undermine the supporting structure of skin.
Also known as Body Acne, it can form when pores are clogged by excess oil or dead skin. Sometimes aggravated by tight clothes or using heavy backpacks.
A Neutrogena® technology developed to cleanse skin and remove excess oil without harming the skin. The approach uses larger, polymer molecules to clean without penetrating or disturbing the skin’s barrier to help retain lipids that keep it moisturized and healthy.
Propionibacterium acnes that causes acne breakouts. It lives on oil secreted by the skin.
An ingredient used in some products for moderate or cystic acne. Its primary function is killing bacteria that contribute to inflammation.
A compound used in some toners and other products to help exfoliate skin, loosening and removing dead surface skin cells and encouraging cell turnover.
A small bump on the skin with a black center, not inflamed.
A combination of ingredients that help break the breakout cycle by clearing skin while helping to minimize skin barrier disruption.
A component of skin that helps keep it supple and flexible. Collagen decreases with age.
Skin that is dry or normal in some areas but oily in the T-zone, which includes the forehead, nose and chin.
Skin that does not produce as much natural moisture and/or tends to lose moisture faster than normal skin, making it feel tight and potentially rough, itchy or flaky.
A component of skin that helps keep it supple and flexible. Elastin decreases with age.
Removing dead skin cells, usually with a gentle cleanser but sometimes with a more physical exfoliant.
A moisturizing ingredient that can attract and seal in moisture.
A chemical compound that occurs naturally in skin and helps it hold water. Hyaluronic acid, which can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, is a key ingredient in Neutrogena Hydro Boost moisturizing products.
The unique Hyaluronic Gel Matrix creates a hydration reservoir and works with the skin’s natural moisture transport system to actively replenish, restore and deliver hydration where and when your skin needs it throughout the day. It leaves your skin so fresh and supple, it glows from within.
Adding moisture to the skin to help create healthier, more supple skin.
A darkening of the skin in the area of a pimple that can occur if a blemish due to inflamed acne goes untreated.
Products are hypoallergenic when formulated with ingredients that minimize risk of skin allergy reactions for sensitive skin.
Red and sensitive to the touch
Also known as moderate or cystic acne, it can be the result of skin that prevents natural oil from flowing, resulting in bacteria formation and inflammation.
Naturally occurring fat compounds that help keep skin moisturized and balanced.
is a patented technology composed of three ingredients acting in synergy to prepare the skin to receive salicylic acid under good conditions: so that it can act deeply in the pores and release all its efficiency to help get rid of spots.
Clinically tested, Microclear® technology is especially designed to help clear excessive sebum and spots. Combining this technology with salicylic acid, certain Visibly Clear® products help to efficiently clear the face, helping eliminate imperfections, even controlling their reappearance, all without drying out the skin.
An inflamed mass, like a know, either raised or felt under the skin.
Products formulated to provide moisturizing benefits without clogging pores.
Neither too oily or too dry, normal skin typically does not have blemishes or many skin concerns.
Skin that produces extra oil that may clog pores, attract bacteria and cause acne.
A red and sensitive (inflamed) bump on the skin.
A red and sensitive (inflamed) bump on the skin with a white or yellow centre.
A skin condition in which the skin has a reddened appearance that can be aggravated by too much exfoliation.
A compound included in some acne products that reduces the size and redness of breakouts and helps prevent future acne.
Produced by the oil glands in skin, sebum protects the skin and keeps it hydrated. But when the body produces too much sebum it can be trapped in pores, clogging them and promoting the growth of bacteria that can lead to acne breakouts.
The SPF indicates the additional time skin can be exposed to the sun without burning. Most dermatologists recommend products rated SPF 30 or higher, which under ideal conditions protect skin up to 30 times longer than it would have without the product.
Facial areas that include the forehead, nose and chin where oily skin frequently causes of acne problems.
A small bump on the skin with a white center, not inflamed.