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Tips, trends, and more. Sign up for the CareFair.com Newsletter   Home > Cosmetic Dictionary All | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |   Razor   A razor is (at its simplest) a sharp blade, which you use to shave hairs from your body or face. A safety razor holds a single, disposable blade; disposable razors may offer multiple cutting edges.       Reflexology   In reflexology, pressure is applied to feet and hands - or feet and hands are flexed or stretched - in order to address the health of other parts of the body. It’s commonly a complement to biomedical intervention.       Retin A   Retin A or Tretinoin is generally used to treat acne. Some people use it as a treatment for hair loss. It is available in gel and cream form.       Retinol   It is a fat soluble Vitamin A. Vitamin A in the form of retinoid is used in medical and cosmetic applications applied to the skin. It is important for vision as well as the growth of bones.       Rhassoul   Rhassoul cosmetic clay is used in spa treatments as facial and body mask, or as a soap, a shampoo, and a skin conditioner. Mined in Morocco, it contains a high percentage of silica, magnesium, potassium and calcium.       Rhus Allergy   The three plants namely poison oak, poison ivy and poison sumac contain an irritating oil sap known as urushiol which leads to an allergic reaction when it gets in touch with the skin and results in the formation of itchy rash that appears in hours of exposure or several days later.       Rocky Mountain Fever   Rocky mountain fever is caused by bacteria that infect the ticks that later feed on and infect dogs and people. Indeterminate symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, muscle ache, lack of appetite and headache. Antibiotics are effective in the disease’s early stages.       Rosacea   Rosacea is a skin disorder that is easily confused with acne. It comes in four forms: the Papulopustular rosacea that looks most like acne; the Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea that lends a permanent redness with a tendency to blush; Phymatous rosacea that includes thickening skin, and the Ocular rosacea which is red and irritated eyes.

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