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Skin Care Glossary
Acne: An inflammatory skin disease that
effects the tiny pores thats cover the face,
arms, back and chest as well as the oil
glands attached to them.
Age Spots: A darkly pigmented (colored)
area on the skin that occurs with age.
Aloe Vera: An emollient resin with hydrating/softening
properties.
Astringent: Toner helpful in controlling
surface oils and in lowering the pH after
cleansing.
Beeswax: One of the oldest ingredients
in cosmetic preparations, traditionally
used as an emulsifier.
Bioflavonoid: Plant derivative with antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory properties. Usually
derived from citrus fruit rinds.
Blackheads: A term used to describe the
skin's pores clogged by natural oils and
impurities.
Botox: Trade name for botulinum toxin.
Used in tiny amounts, it can temporarily
paralyze a muscle and reduce or eliminate
wrinkles or frown lines without harm.
Capillary: The smallest type of blood vessel
in the body. Spider veins, for instance,
are actually small capillaries commonly
found on the face or legs.
Cellulite: Deposits of fat and other material
trapped in pockets beneath the skin.
Collagen: A natural substance within body
tissues. It can be injected into the skin
to plump up particular areas.
Creatine: A protein derivative in muscle
tissue. Sometimes found in body-building
supplements.
Dermal: Related to skin.
Dermatitis: Inflamation of the skin.
Eczema: A skin condition that causes areas
of the skin to become red, itchy and scaly.
The cause is unknown and it can affect any
part of the body. The condition may be short-lived
(acute) or long term (chronic), and is usually
treated with topical anti-inflammatory medications
available OTC or by prescription.
Epilate: Remove hair from below the skin's
surface
Keratin: A surface protective agent with
film-forming and moisturizing action.
Moisturizer: An emollient cream used to
hydrate skin.
PABA: Para-aminobenzoic acid. Found in the
vitamin B complex. Used as an ingredient
in some sunscreen products.
Psoriasis: A chronic disease of the skin
consisting of itchy, dry, red patches, usually
affecting the scalp or arms and legs. It
may be treated with OTC or prescription
medications.
Resin: Substance formed from the secretions
of plants.
Tea Tree Oil: A natural preservative with
antiseptic and germicidal properties used
in soaps, shampoos, and skin-care products.
Toner: Product used after cleansing to
help return skin to its natural pH. Removes
any remaining trace of dirt or debris.
Varicose Veins: Swollen and dilated veins,
usually visible on the legs.
Vitamin A: A fat soluble vitamin. A lack
of vitamin A can cause skin to become dry
and hardened.
Vitamin C: A water soluble vitamin. A preservative
and antioxidant used in cosmetic creams.
Vitamin D: A fat soluble vitamin. Necessary
for bone and tooth structure. Formed in
the skin on exposure to sunlight.
Vitamin E: An antioxidant often used in
deodorants and hair grooming aids.
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