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Ascot |
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A cravat with wide ends which
men wore frequently in the mid-nineteenth century. |
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ABS |
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Plastic: An artificial plastic
nail tip. The virgin kind is the least expected to break. |
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Absolutes |
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Essential oils extracted from
plants, typically flowers, that are used in products as natural
fragrance additives. |
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Acetone |
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A flammable, toxic, and colorless liquid that is used in nail polish
and nail polish removers. |
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Acetic Acid |
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Present in vinegar, certain
fruits, and even human sweat. It’s also found in hair dyes and hand
cream, and even in products for bleaching freckles. It irritates the
skin and it’s poisonous to lungs. |
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Acne |
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Acne is a widespread
inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands that typically teenagers
experience. It depicts itself by blackheads, whiteheads and blemishes
composed of papules and pustules. It can spread on the face, back, and
chest. In acute cases it can develop into cysts and nodules leading to
scars. The cause of acne is not really known, but it’s usually linked to
hormonal activity. |
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Acrylic |
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A substance used for sculptured
nails. It’s made up of a liquid and powder that’s blended together to
create the fake nail. Its moisture barrier makes it waterproof. |
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Acrylics |
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A type of thermoplastic,
transparent and opaque available in different colors. Examples of known
ones are Lucite and Plexiglas. |
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Acupressure |
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A therapeutic technique which
uses pressure on particular parts of the body to relieve pain. |
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Acupuncture |
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A technique that requires the
insertion of unique needles into specific parts of the body to treat
disease or relieve pain. |
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African emerald |
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An unsuitable name for a green
fluorspar mined in South Africa. It’s not an emerald. |
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After Shave |
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A perfumed liquid that calms
the face after shaving. It contains alcohol and may contain menthol for
its cooling effect. |
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