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 Eau De Parfum
 Eau de perfum is a combination of alcohol, and plants’ essential oils. Eau de perfum contains 7 to 15% essential oils. This popular form of scent provides long-lasting fragrance without the expense of highly concentrated extrait perfume.
  
 Eau De Toilette
 Eau de toilette a mixture of synthetic alcohol and natural concentrates. Eau de toilette has between 1 and 6% concentrates, so its scent is never overpowering.
  
 Eczema
 It is an inflammation of the skin which results in dryness, heat, flakiness and itching. A number of factors can result in Eczema and only a small area of the skin may be affected but it can affect any part of the body.
  
 Electrolysis
 When used in the sense of hair removal, Electrolysis is referred to as the practice of epilation with electrified needles. Originally the term was used for removal of hair with direct current only but now this term is applied to all the three modalities of epilation with an electrified needle.
  
 Embryos
 It is the name that is given to an organism when it is in its early stages of development. In this stage of existence it is not in a recognizable form.
  
 Emory Boards
 Emory boards are like sticks made out of sandpaper. You’ll keep one or two in your bag, and a couple more next to the phone, so that when you find a free moment you can file your nails.
  
 Emulsions
 It is a mixture of two unbendable things. Now a day’s emphasis has been increasing with respect to emulsion cosmetics.
  
 Endermologie
 Endermologie is the proprietary name for a deep massage therapy that uses rollers and regulated suction to stimulate blood circulation and reduce the appearance of cellulite.
  
 Enfleurage
 Enfleurage is a step in the perfume-making process. It uses odorless fats to absorb fragrant plants’ scent. In cold enfleurage, glass is smeared with fat in which botanical matter is placed so that its scent can diffuse over a few days. In hot enfleurage, the fats are heated.
  
 Enhanced Cosmetics
 Enhanced cosmetics offer the added benefit of protection from the sun, of nanoscale liposomes to enhance moisturizing creams, or even of antioxidants such as idebenone.
  
 Environmental Illness
 Environmental Illness is a reaction to products based on synthetic chemicals developed during the Second World War that went into wide consumer distribution after the war.
  
 Epidermis
 It is the outermost skin layer. It provides a protective wrap and a waterproof shield to the body’s surface. Its thickness various from one part to another. It is thinnest at the eyelids. The epidermis consists of five layers.
  
 Epsom Salts
 "Epsom salts" is much easier to say than "magnesium sulfate". It takes part of its name from the city of Epsom, England; and the other part from the coincidence that it looks a whole lot like common table salt (also known as ‘sodium chloride’).
  
 Erythema Multiforme
 Erythema Multiforme is a self limiting, acute, inflammatory skin eruption. It is an allergic reaction and has a number of causes. It starts as a red rash on the soles, back of the hands and palms. In case the condition is severe it can spread to the mouth, trunk and face.
  
 Esthetician
 An Esthetician or a beautician is a specialist who provides beauty treatments. The recipient of the services of the Esthetician is generally women. An Esthetician can provide hair treatment, nail treatment and skin treatment.
  
 Estrogen
 They function as the primary female sex hormone in females. Estrogen promotes the development of secondary sex characteristics like breasts. Estrone, estriol and estradiol are naturally occurring estrogens in women.
  
 Ethyl Alcohol
 Ethyl alcohol is a colorless, mildly toxic chemical that can burst into flames in the right concentration. This is what makes alcoholic beverages what they are; it’s also used as a solvent in cosmetics.
  
 Exfoliation
 It refers to a process in which the top layer of the dead skin cells is removed off the face or body. A number of techniques are applied for exfoliation such as loofah scrub, dry brush, salt glow, dulse brush and other ingredients such as sugar, grape seed, clay and salt could be used.
  
 Expression
 Skin care and beauty cosmetics are a means of self-expression. By the same token, care for your facial expression, since it’s also the basis for your beauty.
  
 Eye Cream
 Different eye creams will do different things for your eyes. Some are formulated for dry or sensitive skin; some will smooth fine lines, some will minimize dark circles, and some will reduce puffiness.
  





 
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