Beauty terms and their meanings. Use the health beauty glossary index to find health and beauty terms and meanings beginning with that letter
Acne
An inflammatory skin disease that effects the tiny pores that cover the face, arms, back and chest as well as the oil glands attached to them
Black Haw
A powerful relaxant and sedative used to combat dysmenorrhoea, false labor pains, and reduce blood pressure in hypertension.
Calendula
An emollient believed to have healing, soothing and antiseptic properties. Used to treat dry skin.
Dong Quai
Traditional Chinese herb used to treat menopausal symptoms and menstrual irregularity
Echinacea
An oral homeopathic substance thought to boost the immune system
Farnesol
One of the most important new ingredients in skin care products.
Garlic
Fantastic as an anti-microbial. It fights bacteria, viruses and alimentary parasites
Hawthorn
A valuable treatment for various heart ailments and circulatory disorders
