Skin and Body Care Glossary

Endermology - Developed in France, electronic massage therapy that claims to reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Effleurage - Massage technique that incorporates long strokes, very soothing and relaxing.

Essential Oils - Aromatic extract from certain flowers, grasses, fruit, leaves, roots and trees that are use in medicine, food and cosmetic industries. Essential oil have the ability to oxygenate, hydrate, and detoxify the skin.

Esthetician - One who performs facials, body treatments, make-up application and waxing services.

European Facial - Acomplete custom facial that features deep pore cleansing and generally a facial massage.

Exfoliation - The removal of dead skin cells. Also can be called sloughing.