Home > Industry/Domain > Personal care products
Personal care products
Also known as toiletries, this industry refers to the manufacturing of consumer products which are used for beautification or personal hygiene.
8Categories 14182Terms
Add a new termContributors in Personal care products
Personal care products > Shampoo
haircare
Personal care products; Shampoo
The act of shampooing, conditioning and cutting hair regularly in order to maintain healthy looking hair.
essential oils
Personal care products; Shampoo
Concentrated oils that have been extracted from plants through distillation (separation through boiling). Essential oils are found in many hair care products and work to stimulate ...
hair cuticles
Personal care products; Shampoo
Outer-most part of the hair shaft. The cuticle provides a barrier around the hair shaft, protecting it from all forms of damage.
hair cortex
Personal care products; Shampoo
Inner-most part of the hair shaft. The cortex gives hair special qualities such as curl and elasticity.
gray hair
Personal care products; Shampoo
Hair that has lost its pigment. While the color looks gray, the hair shaft is actually transparent once it loses its pigment.
glycerin
Personal care products; Shampoo
A natural humectant which absorbs moisture. As an ingredient in hair products, it softens and swells the hair shaft, allowing it to retain water.
gel
Personal care products; Shampoo
A water-based styling product used for sculpting, hold and shine.