Beauty Glossary-D
- Depilate:
- To get rid of hair on the skin's surface.
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- Depilatory agent:
- A chemical hair remover.
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- Dermabrasion:
- A process in which the outer layer of skin is buffed or sanded to get better its texture.
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- Dermal:
- It related to skin.
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- Dermatitis:
- An inflammation of the skin down to an allergic reaction or contact with an irritant. Typical symptoms of dermatitis consist of redness and itching.
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- Dermis:
- The under layers of the skin. The skin is consists of two layers, the outer layer which is the epidermis, and the inner layer which is the dermis.
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- Diazolidinyl Urea:
- Used as a preservative.
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- Dihydroxyacetone (DHA):
- A self-tanning agent used in cosmetics. In other words it is a simple carbohydrate that is mainly used as an ingredient in sunless tanning products.
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- Dimethicone:
- Silicone oil that is used to help prevent water evaporation.
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- Disinfectant:
- A product that kills pathogenic microorganisms.
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- Dong Quai:
- It is the traditional Chinese herb used to treat menopausal symptoms and menstrual irregularity.
