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» Eczema
a chronic skin disorder, often hereditary, evidenced by scaly and itchy rashes and inflammation, sometimes referred to as “Dermatitis”. Symptoms of Eczema are often worsened by environmental factors, dryness of the skin, exposure to water, temperature changes, and stress.
» Emollient
making soft or supple; soothing, especially to the skin or mucous membrane.
» Environment
all of the conditions, circumstances and influences surrounding and having an impact on the development , action or survival of an organism or group of organisms.
» Environmental
of the Environment.
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Epidermis
outermost layer of the skin, having no blood vessels and consisting of several layers of cells, including cells that participate in immune reactions. Many eczematous skin conditions are initiated in the epidermis.
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Erythema
an abnormal redness of the skin.
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Extra-Virgin
Olive Oil
a
vegetable oil obtained from the
fruit of the
Olive tree (Olea europaea
L.), a traditional tree crop of the
Mediterranean Basin. It is used
in
cooking,
cosmetics,
soaps and as a
fuel for traditional
oil lamps.
Extra-virgin olive oil comes from
the first pressing of the olives, contains no more than 0.8% acidity, and is
judged to have a superior taste. There can be no refined oil in
extra-virgin olive oil.
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