Beauty Glossary (D)

Beauty Terms from Dermabrasion to Dong Quai

Depilate ... To depilate is to remove hair from the skins surface.

Dermabrasion ... Dermabrasion is a procedure in which the skin is sanded to improve its texture.

• Microdermabrasion uses a type of sand to abrade the skin, usually done by an esthetician or a cosmetic doctor.
• Cosmetic physicians can perform a deeper type of dermabrasion using small burrs or wires to remove the outer layers of the skin.

Dermal ... Related to skin.

Dermatitis ... Inflamation of the skin.

Dermis ... The underlayers of the skin.

Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) ... A self-tanning agent used in cosmetics.

Dong Quai ... Traditional Chinese herb used to treat menopausal symptoms and menstrual irregularity.

• As an excellent tonic and adaptogenic herb for the female reproductive system, Dong Quai gets to work quickly to support hormonal balance.
• Some women feel the effects within a few days, while for others it may take a little longer with continuing improvement with every passing month.
• Research has shown that Dong Quai is extremely effective in providing long- term support when taken regularly for 8 and 12 weeks.