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Acne[]
A skin disorder caused by the inflammation of the skin's oil glands and follicles.
Benzoyl Peroxide[]
An ingredient in some products to help correct breakouts.
Blackhead[]
An accumulation of blocked oil and skin in an oil gland on the surface of the skin.
Cleanser[]
A product or item that helps remove makeup and excess oils, bacteria and/or dirt from the skin.
Collagen[]
A protein ingredient in the dermis that gives skin it's firm and youthful appearance.
Dermis[]
The second layer of skin comprised of blood vessels, oil and sweat glands, hair follicles, tissue, collagen and fibers.
Epidermis[]
The surface layer of the skin.
Melanin[]
Dark or dark coloured pigment found in hair and skin.
Moisturizer[]
A product or item that helps replenish moisture in and on the skin.
Salicylic Acid[]
An ingredient in some products to help fight blackheads and whiteheads.
Sebaceous Gland[]
A secretion oil glad on the skin that produced sebum.
Sebum[]
An oil secretion that lubricates skin and hair.
Toner[]
A product that helps remove cleansing product residue, tightens pores and balances P.H. levels of the skin.
T Zone[]
The forehead, nose and chin area where oil glads tend to be the most productive.
Ultraviolet[]
Light rays that penetrate the epidermis and is known to be the culprit that causes premature aging of the skin and skin cancers.
Whitehead[]
Trapped oil accumulated underneath the surface of the skin.