Chemistry and Biochemistry definitions
Skin disorders/skin in distress definitions
Pharmacology for estheticians
skin care products and chemistry
Ayurveda Theory and Treatments
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What is an abundant nonmetallic element found in all organic compounds

Carbon

100

sudden facial redness caused by blood rushing to the skin

flushing

100

a persistent, irrational fear of a specific or a particular object or situation or activity that compels a desire to avoid it

Phobia

100

ingredients derived from an agricultural product that has been produced, handled, and processed under the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Organic Program

Organic ingredients

100

one or more syllables sung or chanted to help bring balance to the body-mind system. The most commonly known and used mantra is om, pronounced "aum"

Mantra

200

what is an active phenylpropanoid compounds with extremely beneficial properties for maintaining health and reversing disease.

Flavonoids

200

a superficial burn that may be red and swollen with some pain. It affects only the outer layer of skin, primarily the epidermis

first-degree burn

200

a class of drugs used to prevent or limit the severity of the symptoms of psychosis

Antipsychotics

200

the result of a chemical process that brings a formulation's pH to 7, or neutral on the pH scale. Partial neutralization occurs when a chemical product is added to the formulation to move the compound up or down the pH scale toward 7

Neutralization

200

a spiritual teacher. Literally means "one who removes the darkness of ignorance"

guru

300

vitamins or hormones that assist in an enzyme's activity or act as a cofactor

Coenzymes

300

fluid oozing from a healing wound?

exudates

300

a heart condition characterized by irregular heartbeats. Arrhythmias can be harmless or potentially serious

arrythmia

300

a mild retinoid

retinyl palmitate

300

mbalance of doshas or one's present condition

Vikruti

400

having a painkilling effect

analgesic

400

crusty-looking, slightly raised lesions in mature, sun-damaged skin. They often appear in the cheekbone area. They may be black, brown, gray, or sometimes flesh-toned or sallow

seborrheic keratoses

400

the most commonly prescribed type of antidepressant used to treat milder cases of depression or anxiety

tricyclics (TCAs)

400

the second smallest of the alpha hydroxy acids, frequently used for its moisturizing properties

Lactic Acid

400

the dosha that gives structure to the body, lubricates tissues, provides strength, and supports immune function. This dosha has qualities that are like earth and water

Kapha dosha

500

physiologically active organic compounds containing an aromatic ring and a three-carbon chain

phenylpropanoids

500

a skin mite that has been associated with rosacea

Demodex folliculorum

500

an ocular condition characterized by fluid leaking from the macula, resulting in blurred vision

central serous retinopathy

500

a family of plant-based antioxidants, most often found in the leaves of the tea plant, but also in apples, berries, chocolate, and red wine

catechins

500

the language in which the root texts of Ayurveda were written

Sanskrit

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