Marco teórico
4.5. Análisis de coherencia óptica
Headache Buster
Headache Buster
Headache Buster
Ingredients:5 drops lavender oil 1 drop peppermint oil 1 oz sweet almond oil
Instructions:
Mix well. Place in an opaque, airtight glass bottle. Massage on neck and shoulders.
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Circulation Blend
Circulation Blend
Circulation Blend
Circulation Blend
This recipe is specially blended to help increase your circulation. To see the best results, use two to three times daily for at least six months. Ingredients: 2 ml eucalyptus Citriodora 2 ml lemon 2 ml cedar wood 2 ml sage 2 ml cypress 2 ml niaouli
100 ml hazel nut oil
Instructions:
Mix well. Store in a dry, cool place. Should keep for up to six months.
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Appendix:
Appendix:
Appendix:
Appendix:
Glossary of
Glossary of Glossary of
Glossary of
Skin Care Terms
Skin Care Terms
Skin Care Terms
Skin Care Terms
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Acai: A native of Brazil, a fruit nutritionally dense and rich in antioxidants often used in products to help the system slow the signs of the aging process.
Accutane: Acne medication used for severe cases. Known generically as sotretinoin, it may be responsible for birth defects if taken during a pregnancy.
Acid mantle: The natural acidic skin mantle that works to guard against bacterial invasion.
Acid rinse: Nothing like acid rain, I promise you! Rather, it's a solution made from water and either lemon juice or vinegar.
Acne: Medically known as Acne vulgaris, it's a skin condition that takes many forms, including blackheads, whiteheads,
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plugging and inflammation involving hair follicles and sebaceous glands of the skin.
Actenic keratosis: A pre-cancerous growth usually caused by repeated damage from the sun.
Adenoma Sebaceum: A small, translucent tumor with its origins in the sebaceous gland.
Adult-onset acne: More commonly affecting females, this condition occurs in an individual over the age of 18. It can appear in the 20s, 30s, or even later in life. You may also hear it referred to as female adult or post-adolescent acne.
Alkali: Used in the soap-making process, this substance has the ability to neutralize acids.
Algae: Often mistakenly used interchangeably with the term seaweed, algae actually include a wide range of terrestrial and aquatic organisms other than seaweed. Algae are found in all marine and terrestrial ecosystems worldwide.
Alpha hydroxyl acids: Commonly referred to by its initials, AHAs, these are fruit acids found in plants. AHAs are found in many over-the-counter acne treatments, as well as a host of cosmetic products such as sunscreens and moisturizers. AHAs are also used in chemical peels.
Androgens: This is the generic term for hormones with masculine features. Produced by both men and women,
androgens are responsible for the enlargement of the sebaceous gland, which prompts a production of more sebum -- an
important factor in the development of acne.
Antioxidants: Substances found in fresh fruits and vegetables that neutralize the presence of free radicals in your system that cause damage, including such degenerative diseases as
cardiovascular disease and cancer. Antioxidants can also be applied topically to help heal the surface of the skin.
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Antiseptic: An agent which prevents or slows the growth of microorganisms.
Arbutin: Composed of glucose and hydroquinone, this is a natural skin lightening agent. It's extracted from bearberry plants.
Aromatherapy: The use of essential oils to soothe and heal the body, mind, and spirit.
Atomizer: A device used to break down a water-based product into a fine mist to spray on the body.
Astringent: A substance that removes excess oil from the skin. Very often found as an ingredient in facial scrubs to help
eliminate any traces of cleansers.
Ayurveda: A medical system used in India as well as a
philosophy offering methods to create harmony and balance in your life.
Azelaic acid: Produced by yeast, this is a naturally occurring chemical. It's used as a topical agent not only to treat acne, but also rosacea. Additionally, it can also be used to lighten the skin.
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Basal Layer: This is the lowest layer of the epidermis, which produces the needed replacement cells that travel up to provide new cells for the skin.
Benzoyl peroxide: Topical antibacterial agent, used many times as an acne treatment. It's the most used topical agent in over-the-counter treatments as well as prescription medications.
Beta hydroxyl acids: Abbreviated BHAs, they are members of a class of acids which includes salicylic acid. These are
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exfoliants. They're also found in a host of other over-the
counter skin care treatments, like moisturizers, sunscreens, and chemical peels.
Blackhead: In medical terms, it's called open comedo. This is a dark acne lesion composed of a plug of keratin and sebum. The dark color of the lesion is due to a buildup of melanin.
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Caffeine: Yes! It's a stimulant that you may crave in the morning with your coffee. But it's also a great way to soothe puffy eyes.
Camphor: This is an anti-infective agent that cools and refreshes itchy skin.
Cellulose: Derived from the walls of plants, it's found in cosmetics as an emulsifier and thickener.
Chemical Peel: The application of chemicals to the face for the purpose of exfoliating the outer layer of skin cells.
Clindamycin: An antibiotic used topically as an acne treatment.
Cold-expeller pressed oil: These are oils extracted from vegetables without the use of heat. Cold-pressed oils don't contain trans fatty acids. You can purchase these at your local health food store or online.
Collagen: The chief component of connective tissue and bones. Collagen is a protein. Production declines as a person ages, causing thinning of the skin as well as wrinkles and sagging.
Comedo: A plug of keratin and sebum within a hair follicle. It can surface as either a blackhead or a whitehead.
Comedo extraction: A medical procedure that dislodges the contents of blackhead and whiteheads. It uses a loop that applies pressure to the area.
Comedogenic: Any product that causes the formation of blackheads and whiteheads.
Comedogenesis: The medical term indicating the formation of blackheads and whiteheads.
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Comedolytic: Any product that breaks up and stifles the formation of blackheads and whiteheads.
Comedone: A pore clogged not only with sebum, but with dead skin cells as well.
Congestion: Not what you think! This is a condition in which the skin is bumpy and stopped up. The natural oils and skin sloughing slows. This, in turn, leaves the skin appearing dull.
Contact dermatitis: This condition is the result of an allergic reaction or an irritant response to items that have touched your skin. Examples of contact dermatitis include poison ivy and poison oak.
Cosmeceutical: An ingredient in skin care products that alters the skin and its underlying health. These are very often used with other ingredients in skin care products.
Couperose: Dilated skin or broken capillaries.
Cyclomethicone: A variety of silicone, it adds luster and smoothness to skin care creams and other cosmetics.
Cyst: A mass filled with fluid that is usually benign. In terms of acne, a cyst often is used to mean a nodule because of their similar appearance.
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Dermabrasion: A medical procedure that uses a rotating instrument to basically sand the skin. The result is a reduction of scarring and the removal of some wrinkles.
Dermatitis: A generalized term that refers to an itchy red rash. Sometimes it's called eczema.
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Dermis: This is a layer of the skin just beneath the epidermis containing blood and lymphatic vessels as well as hair follicles, nerves, and glands. You may see it referred to as cutis.
Detoxification: A process to cleanse or detoxify the body. Its aim is to remove accumulated toxins.
Dissolving exfoliants: These ingredients are made of alpha- hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs).
Substances labeled as AHAs include glycolic, citric, lactic, and malic acids. The commonly used BHAs include salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, and willow extract.
DMAE: Its full name is dimethylaminoethanol, and now you know why it's better known by its initials. It's a natural
ingredient found in fish. Its benefits include reversing the onset of wrinkles and sagging skin. You can use this substance both topically and internally.
Doxycycline: An oral tetracycline. It's a treatment for acne and rosacea.
Dry brushing: Performed with a massage brush, glove, or even a rough towel, dry brushing improves the skin's circulation. It's performed starting at the feet and moving upward. It leaves the skin slightly red, but it doesn't damage it. This action can be followed by the use of hydrating oils or moisturizers.
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Eczema: A condition in which the skin is dry, hot, and itchy. If the condition is severe, the skin can become broken, raw, and bleeding.
Elastin: A protein located in the dermis, the layer just beneath the epidermis. It's responsible for the elasticity of your skin as well as its firmness. Applied topically, it can moisturize your body.
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Ellagic Acid: An antioxidant with healing benefits, it's found in green tea, pomegranate, and goji berry. Specifically, this acid helps to inhibit the formation of sun and age spots.
Emollient: Substance which softens the skin through the reduction of the evaporation of water.
Emulsion: A mixture of two or more liquids, but not exactly in the way you think. One of these ingredients is present as
microscopic droplets distributed throughout the other.
Enzymatic Exfoliation: This variety of exfoliation uses basically biological factors to remove dead skin cells. This
exfoliant is applied to the skin and then rinsed off. The enzymes used actually dissolve keratin in the skin. In this way, it
removes the dead cells that support the exfoliation. A natural example of enzymatic exfoliation is the use of papaya and its active substance papain.
Enzyme Peel: This is a type of exfoliation that uses protein enzymes or alpha hydroxyl acids, also known as AHAs, to dissolve dead skin through chemical means without using the surface abrasive action of other body exfoliation treatments.
More often than not, the enzyme peel is applied as a body mask.
Essential Fatty Acids: The basic building blocks of your
cellular membrane, it prevents cellular water loss. Omega 3 and Omega 6 are essential fatty acids. These can be found in
flaxseed and goji berry.
Essential Oils: Oils extracted from certain aromatic plants, they have physiological and psychological effects on the body.
Eucalyptus Oil: Also called eucalyptus globules, this oil is derived from the Eucalyptus tree. It's known for its antiseptic action.
Evening Primrose: The oil of this herb contains an abundance of GLA, or Gamma Linolenic Acid. This is also more widely
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conditioning agent. It also possesses the ability to help develop barrier functions.
Exfoliation: The removal of dead skin cells, which in turn improves circulation. It's very often used to help your body relax.
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FD&C Dyes and Colors: These are terms describing dyes approved by the FDA for use in cosmetics, food, and drugs.
Facial: A deep cleansing method for the face using steam. This may include the use of exfoliates or the application of creams, lotions, cleansers, peels, or masks.
Fibroblasts: Cells that product collagen.
Fixed Oils: Nonvolatile vegetable oils including almond and sunflower. May also be referred to as lipids or fats. Possible uses include massage lubricant or as a carrier for essential oils.
Folliculitis: A term used to describe inflammation of the hair follicles. Possible causes of inflammation could be an infection or eczema.
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Glycerin: A liquid used in cosmetics and liquid soaps. Hydrates the skin.
Grape Seed Extract: This is the substance that is known to be the active antioxidant in grapes.
Grapes: An excellent natural treatment to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Can be used crushed and applied to problem areas for about 10 to 20 minutes.
Green Tea: Rich in nutrients, green tea is also an excellent antioxidant. Moisten green tea bags to use with an exfoliating scrub. Also a soothing under-eye treatment.
Green Tea Extract: The substance that is the natural, active antioxidant in green tea.
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Herbal Bath: A bath using a specific combination of herbs for your own skin care type and needs. Add to bath water as sachets or extracts.
Herbal Infusion: Herbs which have been steeped in water. Then sheets, bath towels, or hand towels are soaked in this infusion and applied to the body at a treatment.
Herbal Wrap: A warm linen sheet, soaked in herbs, is wrapped around your body. The procedure promotes perspiration which then draw toxins from the skin. Usually this treatment lasts about 15 or 20 minutes.
Homeopathy: An alternative healing method based on the theory that "like cures like." Tiny amounts of a specific substance are used to stimulate self healing.
Hydrotherapy: Term covers several types of treatment all of which take place in water or use water. This may include an underwater massage, herbal bath, or other treatments.
Honey: Natural ingredient with an abundance of vitamins used in many natural, homemade skin care treatments.
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Jojoba Oil: A natural oil extracted from the seeds of the shrub known as Simondsia Chinese. It's used in skin-care products as an emollient and lubricant.
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Loofah: A coarse sponge made from natural fibers used on the skin to encourage the sloughing of rough and dead skin.
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Mechanical Exfoliation: The physical process of peeling off dead skin cells.
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Oatmeal: A soothing ingredient typically used to relieve dry, itchy skin. Can also be used as an exfoliant.
Olive Oil: A common ingredient in many homemade moisturizers.
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Papaya Juice: An ingredient used in many skin care recipes due to its ability to treat and prevent blemishes.
Parabens: Probably the most commonly used class of
preservatives in skin care products today. This substance carries a host of potential dangers to not only your skin, but also your health.
Paraffin: A warm liquid wax used to relieve pain or rehydrate the skin. Many times it's infused with aromatherapeutic oils.
pH: Measurement of the acidity of a substance. Neutral pH is a 7.0 (the pH of pure water). If measurement is higher than 7, substance is considered to be a base; lower than 7 are said to be acids.
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Rose Hips: Extract from wild roses which is abundant in vitamin C.
Rosemary: Herb with antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Good choice for oily and acne prone skin.
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Salicylic Acid: Used as a exfoliant, it's a mild beta hydroxyl acid.
Salt: Used in homemade skin recipes as a "mechanical" exfoliant.
Sugar: A natural alpha hydroxyl acid used in chemical peels.
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Ultraviolet A Rays: Called by its abbreviation UVA rays, these are produced by the sun, penetrating deeper into the skin that UVB rays. UVA rays may cause photosensitivity reactions.
Ultraviolet B Rays: Commonly called UVB rays, these are produced by the sun. UVB rays are most associated with skin damage and skin cancer.
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Vinegar: Used as a toner and final cleansing agent. Most commonly used vinegar is of the apple cider variety, which rebalances the skin's acidity level.
Vitamin A: A vitamin vital to ensuring renewal of your skin. It's also said to improve the skin's texture and reduce fine lines.
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Vitamin C: A nutrient also known as L-ascorbic acid, which helps create collagen by fibroblasts. Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant.
Vitamin D: This nutrient regulates cell life. It's often used to treat the skin condition psoriasis.
Vitamin E: Also known as tocopherol, it's an oil-soluble antioxidant and emollient used in skin care.
Volatility: Describes the rate at which a compound turns into a liquid and eventually a gas at room temperature, as through evaporation.
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Witch hazel: A stringent taken from the leaves and bark of the Hamamelis Virginnia plant. It helps to improve acne by
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