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N-Acetyl-LTyrosine:
A source of soluble tyrosine.
NaPCA:
(Sodium PCA) The sodium salt of 2-Pyrrolidone-5-Carboxylic Acid,
NaPCA is one of the best moisture binders available, as well as
a humectant (promotes the retention of moisture in the skin) and
an emollient (acts to smooth and soften the skin).
Nanospheres:
A unique delivery system that encapsulates moisturizing agents to
help promote a spectacular looking tan.
Narcotic:
A drug that causes the depression of the central nervous system.
Nasolabial
Crease: Creases on the sides of the lower part of the nose.
Natural:
Ingredients from natural sources not synthetics, extracts from plants,
earth minerals, or animal products.
Naturopathy: A drugless system of therapy, making use
of physical forces such as air, light, water, heat, massage, etc
rather than surgery or medicine to treat disease.
Navel:
Belly button, umbilicus.
Necrosis:
An area of dead tissue caused by the death of a group of cells as
a result of injury.
Neonatal
Acne: Affects one in five newborns with acne (closed comedones
and sometimes papules and pustules). Usually disappears in 4 to
6 weeks after birth.
Neonate:
An infant in the first 28 days of life.
Neoplasia:
The presence of abnormal cells forming a growth or tumor, unable
to perform their normal functions, and replacing healthy cells.
Neoplasm:
An abnormal growth characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation.
It may or may not be cancerous.
Neroli
Oil: An extract from orange flowers that may help improve
circulation. It is used in colognes and sometimes as an additive
for flavoring. It is a warming and relaxing oil that has a gently
stimulating effect.
Nervine:
Nervines help the nervous system and can be subdivided into three
groups. Nervine tonics strengthen and restore the nervous system.
Nervine relaxants ease anxiety and tension by soothing both body
and mind. Nervine stimulants directly stimulate nerve activity.
Nettle:
Obtained from the flowers of lamium album and containing tannins,
amino acids and flavonoids. Known for its tonic, astringent and
revitalizing properties. Nettles are used as a spring tonic and
general detoxifying remedy in Europe. They have helped in many cases
of rheumatism and arthritis. They are a specific in cases of childhood
eczema, especially in nervous eczema. As an astringent they may
be used for nosebleeds or to relieve hemorrhaging symptoms. A botanical
additive used in hair and skin products, particularly eye creams
and treatments for the scalp. This herb's flesh is rich in minerals.
Go to the Herbs Dictionary and look up Nettle.
Nettle
Extract: See Nettle.
Neurogenic: Sensations or conditions
derived solely from the nervous system.
Neuropathy: Disease of the nervous
system.
Niacin: (Vitamin B-3) Niacin improves
circulation and reduces the cholesterol level in the blood; maintains
the nervous system; helps metabolize protein, sugar & fat; reduces
high blood pressure; increases energy through proper utilization
of food; prevents pellagra; and helps maintain a healthy skin, tongue
& digestive system. Go to the Vitamins Dictionary and look up
Niacin – Vitamin B3.
Niacinamide: (Niacin – Vitamin B-3)
Member of the water-soluble B vitamin group, used in the production
of fatty acids, steroids and cholesterol, deficiency is known as
pellagra. Has a cholesterol-lowering and vasodilating property.
See Niacin.
Nodule: A small lump, swelling or
collection of tissue located in the dermis or subcutaneous tissue.
Non-Acneogenic: Will neither cause
nor aggravate acne.
Non-comedogenic: (Non-occlusive)
Does not plug the pores of the skin.
Nonionic: When discussing shampoos,
a nonionic surfactant is a mild cleanser with good conditioning
properties in which the active molecule has no electric charge.
Nonionic Surfactants: Those in which
the active molecule has no electric charge. Their properties vary
widely, from very harsh cleansers (often found in commercial shampoos
and rug cleaners) to coating and fiber softening agents found in
balsams and rinses.
Nonoxynol: Nonionic surfactant used
as detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, defoaming agents, spermicidal,
and as a primary component of vaginal foams and creams.
Nummular Dermatitis: A chronic condition
characterized by coin shaped eczematous plaques and pruritus (itching
skin). Lesions occur on the hands, forearms, lower legs, and buttocks.
Nutrient: A substance, such as a vitamin,
which provides elements for the ongoing functioning of the body's
metabolic processes.
Nylon-12: Microscopic spheroids that
have tremendous absorbent powers. Nylon- 12 remains on the skin's
surface to absorb skin oil as it's secreted, making the skin's surface
imperfections (including wrinkles) less apparent.
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