November 19, 2012
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Contact dermatitis (sometimes called allergic contact dermatitis) is caused by allergens that come into contact with the skin,. Allergic contact dermatitis often clears up on its own when suff erers avoid the offending agent.
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November 19, 2012
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Acid extracts that chemically exfoliate the top layer of skin; they have the same effect as AHAs, but tend to be less irritating and come from different sources.
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November 19, 2012
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The use of aroma, usually with a preparation of fragrant essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers, and fruits, to enhance or create a feeling of well-being.
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November 19, 2012
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A substance, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, or beta carotene, thought to protect body cells from the damaging effects of oxidation.
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November 19, 2012
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Acid extracts from natural or synthetic sources that chemically exfoliate the top layer of skin; there are five types: citric acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, lactic acid, and glycolic acid; also known as fruit acids.
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September 30, 2012
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Eucalyptus is a native Australian tree with aromatic leaves that yield an oil that can be used medicinally.
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April 9, 2012
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A polymer that improves polish adhesion and strength
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June 15, 2011
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Aloe vera is any of a variety of plants of the genus aloe, mostly native to southern Africa, bearing fleshy spiny-toothed leaves and red or yellow flowers; used to soothe and moisturize burns and skin irritations. There are more than 240 different species of aloe, growing mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America.
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June 15, 2011
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A popular carrier oil because it is non-greasy, spreads easily, and is great for nourishing the skin.
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June 15, 2011
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A vegetable oil that comes from a seed of a European mustard plant. Although moisturizing, it doesn’t leave behind a greasy residue.
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May 19, 2011
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From tosylamide/formaldehyde resin to stearalkonium bentonite, ingredient names can sound more like a top secret formula for NASA than a recipe for regular old nail polish. Each of these ingredients, however, has a purpose and plays a part in the overall performance of the polish.
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April 13, 2011
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An ingredient used to increase the opacity or “coverage” of nail enamel; often used as a white pigment.
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April 13, 2011
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Plasticizers make nail polish more flexible and increase the durability of the polish.
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March 31, 2011
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The essential oil of ylang-ylang is used in aromatherapy.
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February 28, 2011
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When vitamin E was discovered, the biggest producer of soybean oil was Eastman Kodak, which used the oil in photo processing. After realizing it could extract alpha tocopherol from the oil waste, it began selling it to vitamin producers and remains a leading supplier to this day.
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