Word Finder - cuticles

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The outermost layer of the skin of vertebrates; the epidermis.

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The strip of hardened skin at the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.

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Dead or cornified epidermis.

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A noncellular protective covering outside the epidermis of many invertebrates and plants.

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A thin skin formed on the surface of a liquid.

In the Lower Carboniferous of central Russia beds of coal occur consisting of the cuticles of a Bothrodendron, which are not fossilized, but retain the consistency and chemical composition of similar tissues in recent plants.

Nails and cuticles appear healthier as well.

The successive cuticles that are cast as growth proceeds are delicate in texture and sometimes separate from the underlying cuticle without being stripped off.

Massage into the palm of dry hands or sweep over feet, push back cuticles, rinse under water for instant spa luxury.

This Formaldehyde free formula penetrates thick, dry cuticles leaving them soft and transparent.

But Surya Henna does not lighten the hair because it does not contain ammonia (to open the hair cuticles) or peroxide (to remove natural hair color and replace it by artificial color).

Citrus and soy extracts in the colorcaretherapie line help protect color-treated hair by sealing the cuticles to prevent degradation.

Perfect for both the body and scalp, Wen Oil can also be used for relaxing body massage or to treat dry cuticles, elbows and hands.

To make sure they don't tear, make sure your nails and cuticles are smooth or you risk ruining them before you even get to wear them!

You may also want to use the rounded edge of the orangewood stick to push down the cuticles, just as you do your fingernails, especially if you plan on applying polish.

Men and women should both be open to maintenance grooming to prevent unsightly cuticles or nailbeds.

Josie Maran's 100% Pure Argan Oil absorbs easily and works on skin, hair, and cuticles.

He or she may also trim the cuticles, although many experts recommend against this.

Gently pushing the cuticles back is a safer choice.Sometimes the basic service includes a brief massage.

Don't allow cuticles to be cut or calluses to be shaved.

Included are strengthening, ridge-filling, shine-enhancing, fast-drying nail coats, as well as deeply hydrating, penetrating treatments for the cuticles.

Many patients also use the Lindi Lip Balm on dry nails and cuticles to prevent cracking, which can lead to more serious problems.

If the gel is allowed to touch the skin, cuticles, or sidewalls, peeling may occur.

First, your nails are filed and buffed to perfection, and your cuticles are cleaned up to prepare for polish application.

An alpha hydroxyl formula will help get rid of dry, rough cuticles, leaving your skin incredibly soft.

RapiDry Top Coat helps nails dry quickly to an exceptional shine, while Cuticle Oil to Go features a thick gel formula that hydrates and soothes cuticles.

Pedicures can help you maintain your foot health by ensuring that you don't get hangnails and by keeping your cuticles in check.

The combination of all these factors is very demanding on our hands and leads to dry, cracked skin and tough white cuticles.

And I'm so bored I'm eating my own ragged cuticles.

Please refer to the abstracts supplied with the list of publications for details of our own work on plant cuticles.