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	Macadamia Nut Oil Natural additive extract of macadamia nuts. It is often found in skin and hair care products as it is a beneficial oil for hair, scalp, and dry and mature skin. It is very easily absorbed into the skin.


	Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Absorbent Anti-caking agent.


	Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Vitamin C that does not oxidize upon exposure to air. It is an antioxidant that is linked to collagen synthesis and is widely used in cosmetic products to keep skin looking young and healthy.


	Magnesium Citrate Magnesium salt of citric acid. It is used in hair sets or bodying agents.


	Malignant Tending to become progressively worse with the potential to cause death, i.e. tumors.


	Mallow Extract A mucilaginous (mucus-like) gel that is soothing, healing, and softening to the skin. It also reduces inflammation, helps prevent age lines and reduces eye swelling.

Marshmallow

Contains starch, mucilage, pectin, oil, sugar, asparagines, and phosphate of lime, glutinous matter, and cellulose. The marshmallow root is emollient, softening, and soothing and has been used for hundreds of years to sooth inflammations, sore skin, blemishes, bruises, strains, and sprains. Mast Cell: Dermal cell which releases histamine and heparin (substances acting in response to a skin flare to redden the skin). These are a group of cells that line the capillaries of tissues that come in contact with the outside (i.e. skin, sinuses, and lung mucosa).


	Matricaria Also known as chamomile, it improves tissue regeneration, reduces inflammation, and encourages the healing of wounds. Chamomile teas and extracts are also widely used for relaxation


	Matte A non-shiny surface that absorbs light; a dead or dull finish.

Meadowsweet

One of the best digestive remedies available. It acts to protect and soothe the mucous membranes of the digestive tract, reducing excess acidity and easing nausea. It is used in the treatment of heartburn, hyperacidity, gastritis, peptic ulceration, and diarrhea in children. The presence of aspirin-like chemicals explains Meadowsweet's action in reducing fever and relieving the pain of rheumatism in muscles and joints.


	Melanin The pigment that naturally colors the hair and skin.


	Melanoma An oftentimes deadly type of skin cancer characterized by a black or dark brown-pigmented tumor.


	Meridian In acupuncture, meridian is any of the pathways in the body along which vital energy flows.


	Methionine An essential Amino Acid and principle supplier of sulfur that tones, conditions strengthens and prevents disorders of the hair, skin, and nails.


	Methyl Gluceth A humectant that helps draw and retain air moisture to help eliminate dry skin.


	Methylchloroisthiazolinone A preservative used in shampoos.


	Methylisothiazolinone Antimicrobial and preservative used only in rinse-off products.


	MethylparabenPropylparaben Food grade preservatives used to ensure shelf life, hygienic stability of all dermalogica products; non-irritating, non-sensitizing and non-toxic.

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)

MSM is necessary for collagen synthesis: skin, hair and nails. MSM keeps cells from becoming rigid and softens tissue and is believed to relieve stress, asthma, arthritis, inflammation, constipation, detoxify the body and increase blood circulation, reduce muscle cramps, and back pain, help muscles to heal, increases energy, alertness, mental calmness, and the ability to concentrate.


	Mica A name of a group of transparent, flaky, colorful minerals approved for use in cosmetics, including the eye area.


	Micelle Packages of sebum (globules of liquid molecules in water) created by the lipophilic (fat-like) component of the surfactant in shampoo. Micelles are rinsed away by water during the rinse after a shampoo.


	Microbe A minute living organism like bacteria, protozoa, and fungi.


	Microcomedone An enlarged hair follicle filled with oil and bacteria.


	Microdermabrasion Surgical treatment to reduce the acne scars from the surface of the skin. It is also useful to remove lesions, fine lines, and reduce the large pores from the body.


	Micro-Emulsion A blending process that suspends microscopic particles of an ingredient in a substance from which they normally tend to separate, such as oil particles in water.


	Micro-Encapsulation Microscopic particles of an ingredient are encased in gelatin like bubbles that are dissolvable, allowing the particles to be suspended and isolated within a product so they arrive at the skin in the purest form.


	Milk Protein A natural protein complex used for its mild cleansing properties and soothing action on the skin.


	Milk Thistle Used to increase the secretion and flow of bile from the liver and gall bladder. It is used in a whole range of liver and gall bladder conditions including hepatitis.


	Mineral Oil A liquid blend of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. The oil is an effective solvent for removing oil, grease and make-up (less skin friendly than vegetable oils). The oil is also an excellent amplifier or intensifier allowing the skin to absorb ultraviolet rays more effectively.


	Mink Oil Oil similar to human sebum that is obtained from the sub-dermal fatty tissue of minks. It has soothing, amplifying, conditioning, and protective properties, making it an important component of dry skin products.


	Musk A substance secreted in a glandular sac under the skin of the abdomen of the male musk deer. It has a strong odor, and is used in perfumery


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