Glossary

Dandruff
A condition of shedding dead cells of the scalp. Depilate
Removal of hair on the surface of the skin. Dermabrasion
A procedure in which the skin is sanded to improve its texture. Microdermabrasion uses a type of sand to abrade the skin, usually done by an esthetician or a cosmetic doctor. Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin. Desquamation
The shedding of dead skin cells. Dichlorophene
A fungicide and bactericide used in antiperspirants and deoderint creams. Diethanolamine
Abbreviated as DEA it is a colourless liquid or crystalline fatty acids from soybeans or coconut oils. It is used as a solvent, emulsifying ingredient, or a detergent. Diethylene Glycol
A colourless liquid used as a solvent and plasticizer in cosmetic creams and hairsprays. It's also a wetting agent that enhances skin absorption. Dihydrostreptomyscin
An antibiotic active ingredient that used as a perservative. Dimethyl Lauramine Isostearate
Conditioning or thicking agent. Dulse
Dried sea-plant powder added to water that helps rid the skin of toxins and boosts circulation.