Glossary Page

In case I go a bit ga-ga with terminology or lingo you guys don't follow - here is a glossary of terms, words and phrases that may pop up in my posts and updates and a brief explanation of what they mean.
Alternatively... just Google:define it XD


Anti-Inflammatory
Reduces swelling, redness, fever and pain
 
Bloomer
Big, red, sore swollen spot
BP
Blood pressure – how quickly and efficiently your blood is pumped around your body in once cycle
Breakout
having a load of spots suddenly appear
Calorific
the amount of energy contained in a food source
 
Cleanse
make something seriously clean
Cocktail
combination of Lush products (i.e. a ballistic, a bubble bar and a melt)
Cold Pressed
pressing and grinding a nut/fruit until it expresses/releases oil without the use of too much heat
Derivative
products that come from the same beginning via a process(i.e. Almond àAlmond Milk, Butter and Oil)
Emollient
softens skin so that absorption is much easier
Hormones
chemicals in the body that stimulate (make move) other cells in the body
Hormone Balance
to get the chemicals working correctly at the right time without affecting other systems
 
Hydrate
to absorb water
Matt/Mattified
without shine or lustre
Moisturise
to stop something feeling less dry and more hydrated
Pandafied
Big dark purple circles under the eyes that bear resemblance to China’s national animal
Sebum
natural oil produce from the glands onto the skin and scalp
Target
focus on something particular (i.e. one area/spot)
Tone
give something strength or improve firmness

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