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Makeup USA - Cosmetics glossary Category: Health and Medicine > Makeup and beauty Date & country: 06/04/2012, USA Words: 77

Citric acid
Citric acid has many uses. It

Ceramides
Ceramides is a substance that protects the skin against moisture loss. It

Chamomile
We

Cellulite
Cellulite is the word used to refer to the fatty deposits that cause a dimpled or uneven appearance of the skin, usually around the thighs and buttocks.

Candela wax
Candela wax is combined with oil to give more body to lipsticks.

Callus
A build-up of tough layers of skin is referred to as calluses. They can be removed with a pumice stone, or you can get them professionally removed by an esthetician.

Buffer
A buffer is a pH-balanced cleanser that makes the skin shinier and softer.

Butcher
Butcher

Botox
Botox is simply the trade name for botulinum toxin A. It

Bronzers
Bronzers are products that darken the skin to make it look naturally tanned.

Blackhead
A blackhead is a type of pimple that forms when the pores of the skin get clogged with oils and impurities. Colos

Bergamot
The Bergamot tree is grown predominantly in southern Italy. The Italians make an oil from the rind of the bergamot tree

Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is a common ingredient found in acne treatments, used for its antibacterial properties.

Beeswax
Beeswax has been used in cosmetics for centuries, mostly for its emulsifying properties.

Astringent
An astringent, as part of the facial cleansing system, is commonly known as toner, and it controls oily skin and lowers the pH of the face after cleansing. Basically, it draws tissues together.

Almond oil
Almond oil is vegetable oil made with almonds. It

Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a plant that has wonderful healing and softening properties. Many people have an Aloe Vera houseplant, because you can break off a piece and use the extract from inside to soothe and heal cuts, burns and abrasions. It

Acrylic
Something that

Allantoin
Allantoin, extracted from a plant, is used in creams and skin preparations to heal and soothe.

Acne
Acne is an inflammatory skin disease that

Clarifying
Clarifying lotion is the toner part of a cleansing system that balances the pH of the skin after cleansing.

Collagen
Collagen is a natural part of the skin, but it can be increased in volume with injections to plump up a certain area. Those women who want that full pouty look can have collagen injected into their lips.

Cucumber juice
Cucumber juice is used on the face to tighten the pores and stop the skin from drying out.

Depilation
Depilation is the process of removing hair from the skin.

Dihydroxyacetone
DHA is a cosmetic product that bronzes the skin to resemble a tan.

Echinacea
Echinacea is a natural product that

Eczema
Eczema is an inflammatory condition that causes the skin to become red, scaly and itchy.

Elastin
Elastin is used in cosmetics to protect the skin from getting dry.

Electrolysis
Electrolysis is a process where an electric current is applied to hair roots to kill them.

Emollient
An emollient is something that soothes and softens the skin.

Emulsifier
An emulsifier is a substance added to a product to thicken it.

Epilation
Epilation is the process of removing hair from beneath the surface of the skin.

Evening primrose
Evening primrose is a natural substance used as a toner or moisturizer.

Exfoliate
When you exfoliate your skin you remove layers or scales.

Glycolic peel
A glycolic peel is a method used to exfoliate or remove dead layers of skin.

Humectant
A humectant is a substance that helps retain moisture.

Hydrate
When you hydrate skin, you add moisture to it.

Hydroquinone
Hydroquinone is a white crystalline compound used in skincare products as a bleaching agent.

Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is a skin condition caused by ultraviolet light from the sun, which darkens the skin.

Jojoba
Jojoba is a multi-purpose substance, used as a moisturizer, as well as to reduce wrinkles and stretch marks.

Karite
Karite is a natural ingredient that keeps the skin healthy.

Keratin
Keratin is the natural substance that gives nails and hair their resiliency.

Kojic acid
Kojic acid is used to lighten the color of the skin.

Lactic acid
Lactic acid is a natural ingredient in the body that moisturizes the skin.

Lanolin
Lanolin is a fatty substance made from wool, that moisturizes and emulsifies, as well as absorbs water.

Malic acid
Malic acid comes from raw fruit, like apples, cherries and tomatoes, and is used as a glycolic agent.

Mallow
Mallow is a softening agent made from plants, that helps reduce inflammation, age lines, and eye swelling.

Melanin
Melanin is the dark pigment in hair and skin.

Moisturizer
In cosmetics, a moisturizer; moisturizer is a cream that hydrates the skin. Colos

PABA
PABA stands for para-aminobenzoic acid. It

Panthenol
Panthenol, or vitamin B5, is used as a moisturizer.

Petrolatum
Petrolatum is another word for petroleum jelly. It

pH
pH is an abbreviation for percentage of hydrogen. In cosmetics, it measures the level of acidity.

Photoaging
Photoaging is damage to the skin caused by too much exposure to the sun.

Photosensitivity
Photosensitivity is a skin condition, manifested in rashes or swelling, that results from applying or eating certain chemicals or foods, then exposing the skin to sunlight.

Phytocosmetics
Phytocosmetics are cosmetics that are made with natural ingredients from plants.

Pore
A pore is a tiny opening in the skin that serves as an outlet for sweat.

Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disease that produces dry, itchy red patches.

Retinol
Deficiency in retinol, another name for vitamin A, results in a hardening and roughening of the skin. Retinol is the main ingredient in products like Retin-A and Renova, that help to reduce wrinkles and heal acne. Colos

Royal Jelly
Royal jelly is a natural product that

Sage
Sage, a member of the

Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid dissolves layers of the skin and is used in the treatment of eczema.

Shea butter
Shea butter is a fat made from the seeds of the shea tree. It

SPF
SPF is an acronym for sun protection factor. Sunscreen products have an SPF; the higher the SPF, the more protection you get from sunburn.

Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a product, usually a cream, that

Sunblock
Sunblock, as opposed to sunscreen, is a lotion that actually blocks the ultraviolet rays of the sun. It

Surfactant
A surfactant is an ingredient that promotes an efficient mixture of oil and water.

Tartaric acid
Tartaric acid comes from apples and is used to promote the texture and tone of the skin.

Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is a natural preservative that

Thyme
Thyme, another herb primarily used for cooking, is also useful as an antiseptic and antibacterial agent. You

Tocopherol
Tocopherol is another name for the fat-soluble vitamin E, which aids in the skin reproduction process.

Toner
The toner is a part of the facial cleansing system. It

Undertone
Undertone is a term used to refer to the tone of the skin, like warm or cool.

Vitamin A
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. A deficiency in vitamin A can cause toughening and hardening of the skin.

Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. It

Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. It promotes strong bones and teeth, but can be detrimental if collected in the skin as a result of too much exposure to the sun.

Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. Its antioxidant properties make it useful for promoting healthy skin and hair.