Skin & Hair Glossary of Ingredients & Terms. Defining what skin & hair ingredients are and how to best use them. Updated regularly.
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- Yarrow
- Yarrow is an herb that is helpful for wound healing. It reduces and even prevents bruising.
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Yerba Mate
Yerba mate
- Yerba mate is skin soothing and loaded with antioxidants. This vegetable tea-like drink contains active chemical compounds including skin nourishing Vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, Niacin (B3), B5, and B Complex. It has Calcium, Manganese, Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, plus fatty acids and Polyphenols. Topically it nourishes skin, promotes collagen production, and reduces fine lines while brightening skin.
- Yoga
- Yoga, as it is often practiced in the Western world, are postures of the Asanas. These postures improve flexibility, strength, and balance; and are used to reduce stress and conditions related to it.
- Yogurt Mask
- A Yogurt Mask is a facial masque preparation using plain yogurt. The probiotics in yogurt leave the skin very smooth.