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Esthetics Glossary
Esthetics
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Undergraduate 1
06/13/2011

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Abdominoplasty
Definition
Proceedure that removes excessive fat deposits and loos skin from the abdomen to tuck and tighten the area.
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Absorption
Definition
the transport of fully digested food into the ciclatory system to feed the tissues and cells.
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Acid-Alkali Neutralization Reactions
Definition
When an acid is mixed with an alkali, also called a base, in equal proportions to neutralize each other and form water and salt.
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Acid Mantle
Definition
Protective lipids and secretions on top of the skin.
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Acids
Definition
Subtances that have a pH below 7.0 taste sour, and turn litmus from blue to red.
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Acne
Definition
A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous gland that is characterized by comedones and blemishes, also know as acne simplex or acne vularis.
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Acne Excoriee
Definition
A disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scares and discoloration.
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Acquired Immunity
Definition
Immunity developed after the body over comes disease, or through inoculation.
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Actinic
Definition
Damage or condition caused by sun exposure.
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Actinic Kertoses
Definition
pink flesh toned pre-canserous lesions that feel sharp or rough, usually as the result of sun damage.
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Active Electrode
Definition
Electrode used on the area to be treated.
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Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
Definition
The subtance that provides energy to cells and converts energy to carbon dioxide, a waste product we breathe out.
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Adipose (fat) tissue
Definition
a protective cushion that gives contour and smoothness to the body.
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Advertising
Definition
Promotional efforts that are paid for and are directly intended to increase business.
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AHA's alpha hydroxy acids
Definition
AHA's are natrually occuring mild acids, glycolic, lactice, malic,and tartaric acid. Used to exfloiate by loosening the bonds between dead corneum cells and dissolve intercellular cement. Acids stimulate cell renewal.
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AID's
Definition
A disease caused by the HIV virus that breaks the body's immune system.
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Air
Definition
The gaseous mixture that makes up the earths atmosphere. 1 part oxygen and 4 parts nitrogen by volume.
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Albinism
Definition
the absence of melanin pigment in the body, including skin, hair, and eyes. (congenital leukoderma.
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Alcohol
Definition
antiseptic and solvent used in perfumes, lotions, and astringents. SD alcohol is a special denatured ethly alcohol, also know as ethanol.
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Algae
Definition
derived from minerals, and phytohormones; remineralize and revitalize the skin.
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Alipidic
Definition
Lack of oil.
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Alkalies
Definition
also know as bases; have a pH above 7.0 taste bitter,a nd turn litmus paper from red to blue.
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Allantion
Definition
used in cold cream, hand lotion, hair lotion, after shave, and other skin soothing cosmetics because of it's ability to help heal wounds and skin ulsers and to stimulate the growth of healthy tissue.
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