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Iatrogenic:
Illness, disease, or imbalances created by medical or non-medical
treatments that were not present before treatment.
Ichthyosis:
A hereditary disorder of keratinization; a genetic skin diseases
characterized by the presence of excessive scales
Immune
System: Intricate mix of cellular, molecular, and antibody
components (proteins) that protects the body against foreign invaders.
Immunity:
The ability to resist infection and to heal.
Immunoderm-atology:
The science that studies dermatological diseases involving the immune
system.
Immunostimulant:
An agent that stimulates either innate or acquired immunity.
Immunosuppressant:
An agent that acts to suppress the body's natural immune response.
Inaidazolidinyl
Urea: A by-product of human metabolism used as an anti microbial
agent.
Indigotine:
The common name for uncertified FD&C Blue No. 2.
Indolent:
A sluggish and unresolving condition, often with ulcerations and
necrosis.
Indium:
An ionic plant source trace mineral.
Inflammation:
A condition of the skin characterized by fever, redness, swelling,
pain or itching and failure of the function of that body part or
system.
Influenza:
Commonly called the flu , influenza is a virus that infects the
respiratory tract and may cause fever, headache, and general body
aches, runny nose, sore throat, or cough.
Infusion:
Tea made by steeping an herb's leaves or flowers in hot water.
Inorganic:
Being composed of matter other than plant or animal, such as minerals.
Inositol: Helps prevent thinning hair. Vitamin B; an
emollient.
Insoluble:
Unable to dissolve in another substance.
Instant
Conditioner: A conditioner with light to intense conditioning
properties that restores a healthy look and protects against further
damage.
Insulin:
A hormone that promotes the transfer of sugar into the body cells
for energy production.
Intravenous:
Fluid providing nutrition, water or medication injected directly
into a vein.
Intrinsic:
Native or inherent in the thing.
Intrinsic
factor: A mucoprotein normally secreted by the epithelium
of the stomach and that binds vitamin B12, the intrinsic factor/B12
complex is selectively absorbed by the distal ileum.
Invertase:
Beta-fructofuranosidase (invertase) The enzyme invertase breaks starch
down into complex sugars, then simple sugars, and finally alcohol.
Validase Invertase is a dry food grade invertase enzyme preparation
(beta-fructofuranosidase) derived from yeast. Validase Invertase catalyzes
the hydrolysis of sucrose (cane or beet sugar) into its component
parts, D-fructose and D-glucose. Essentially, it is used for the rapid
hydrolysis of sucrose to produce invert sugar solutions.
In Vitro: From the Latin meaning in
the living body. In vitro tests do not involve the use of living
vertebrate animals. Note: In vivo studies are conducted using animals.
Iodine: The condition of the hair,
skin, & teeth are dependent upon a well-functioning thyroid
gland.
Irish Moss: Irish moss is used as
a stabilizer in such dairy products as ice creams, sherbets, chocolate
milk, yogurt and whipped cream. In its raw form, Irish moss is used
as a bulk laxative, which also coats and soothes the entire gastrointestinal
tract. In various forms, it alleviates peptic and duodenal ulcers
in humans while having no adverse effects on the colon.
Iritis: Inflammation of the iris of
the eye.
Iron: Iron is a mineral that occurs
in both plant and animal tissue. Its major function is to combine
with protein and copper in making hemoglobin. Hemoglobin transports
oxygen in the blood from the lungs to the tissues, which need oxygen
to maintain basic life functions. Iron builds up the quality of
the blood and increases resistance to stress and disease. It is
also necessary for the formation of myoglobin, which is found only
in muscle tissue. Myoglobin supplies oxygen to muscle cells for
use in the chemical reaction that results in muscle contraction.
Iron also prevents fatigue and promotes good skin tone.
Iron Oxides: Natural oxides of iron
(iron combined with oxygen) varying in color from red to brown,
black to orange or yellow, depending on the degree of water added.
Inorganic pigments approved for cosmetic use, including the eye
area.
Irritant: A substance that consistently
and predictably produces an adverse response (such as reddening,
swelling, itching, burning, or blistering) in virtually all of the
population. Irritants are not to be confused with allergens.
Isobutane: Naturally occurring gas.
Isopropanol: (Isopropyl Alcohol) An
organic solvent of alcohol family. Used to solubilize resins and
polymers. Also found in hair colors to dissolve the oxidation dyes.
Isopropyl Alcohol: See Isopropanol.
Isopropyl Lanolate: A synthetic moisturizer.
Isopropyl Myristate: An emollient
and lubricant that reduces the greasy feel of products by replacing
other, oilier ingredients. A synthetic moisturizer.
Isopropyl Palmitate: An ester of palmitic
acid from coconut oil used to impart silkiness to the skin and hair.
A synthetic moisturizer.
Isotonic: Having the same salinity
as body fluids.
Ivy: A mild irritant botanical that
has toning and tightening properties. It is believed to stimulate
blood circulation to the areas on which it is applied.
Ivy Extract: A natural diuretic and
cleansing extract that is well known for its skin firming and tightening
actions.
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