skin care products
ingredients derived from plants
botanicals
sebum is transformed into soap
Saponification
round shaped bacteria
cocci
The study of the structures of the human body that can be seen with the naked eye and what it is made up of; the science of the structure of organisms or of their parts
anatomy
the continuous shedding of keratinocytes from the skin
prevents bacteria and other microorganisms from living in a product
Preservatives
the infusion of negative product, such as desincrustration fluid.
Anaphoresis
powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants (high pH and can damage skin, eyes, plastic, and rubber).
Phenolics
Also known as microscopic anatomy. It is the study of the study of tiny structures found in living tissues
Histology
a fiber protein providing resilience and protection
keratin
An ancient healing practice using essential oils and aromas from plants to treat the body, mind, and spirit. They have medicinal and healing properties
aromatherapy
Filtered black light, used to illuminate fungi, bacterial disorders, pigmentation problems, and other skin problems
Woods Lamp
one celled microorganisms having both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful and some harmless
bacteria
transport blood to/from heart
arteries
The clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface
Stratum Lucidum
form of Vitamin A
Retinol
used to create significant reactions in esthetics: chemical Desincrustation and ionic iontophoresis
Galvanic Current
invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens
infection
Carries water, oxygen, food, secretions to cells
blood
produce pigment granules called melanosomes
melanocytes
The use of plant extracts for therapeutic benefits
phytotherapy
the infusion of a positive product.
Cataphoresis
developed after overcoming disease or through inoculation
acquired immunity
System consisting of the lungs and air passages that enables respiration, supplies the body with oxygen, and eliminates carbon dioxide as a waste product
The respiratory system
Dark brown to black melanin
Eumelanin