The Gloss-ary continues with some vital terminology for your beautiful self! Keep checking back for more editions to the gloss-ary, or browse what we already have:
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| Macrobiotics: the study of prolonging life with diet or other ingested substances. |
| Malic Acid: a glycolic acid derived from apples. |
| Mallow: an anti-inflammatory that helps prevent age lines and reduce eye swelling. |
| Matte: a non-shiny surface that absorbs light. |
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Melanin: the black pigment found in hair or skin. |
| Melanoma: a type of skin cancer characterized by a black or dark brown pigmented tumor. |
| Menthol: a crystalline alcohol that occurs especially in mint oils. Has the sharp fragrance and cooling properties of peppermint. |
| Methylparaben: water-soluble anti-microbial agent. One of the most commonly used preservative in cosmetics today. |
| Mineral Oil: an effective solvent for removing oil, grease and make-up from the skin. An excellent amplifier or intensifier allowing the skin to absorb ultraviolet rays more effectively. Most companies no longer use mineral oil in products; vegetable oils have been found to be as effective and more skin friendly. |
| Moisturizer: an emollient cream used to hydrate skin. |
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