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Consumer services

A service provided to the general public, such as legal service, medical service or cleaning service.

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alopecia adnata

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Congenital baldness or baldness at birth.

aloe vera

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Known as the "first aid" plan, aloe vera is taken from the inner leaves of the plant. It is a water/gel-like substance that is known for its ability to soothe irritated skin, ...

allergy

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A bodily reaction to an irritant. Skin allergies can be exacerbated by solutions put on the skin.

allergen

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A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

alkaline

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A substance with a pH greater than 7; non acidic.

alkaline perm

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A chemically based permanent waving product that has a pH from 7. 5 to 9. 5. Stronger than acid perms, alkaline perms are designed to produce tight, firm, springy curls rather ...

alkali

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A liquid with a pH higher than 7. Alkalis are used in depilatory creams that dissolve hair, and galvanic electrolysis produces alkalis which can destroy a hair follicle.