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	Nanospheres A unique delivery system that encapsulates moisturizing agents to help promote a nice-looking tan.


	Nasolabial Crease Creases on the sides of the lower part of the nose.


	Neroli Oil An extract from orange flowers that may help improve circulation. It is used in colognes and sometimes as an additive for flavoring. It is a warming and relaxing oil that has a gently stimulating effect.

Nettle

Obtained from the flowers of lamium album and containing tannins, amino acids, and flavonoids. Nettle is known for its tonic, astringent, and revitalizing properties and has helped in many cases of rheumatism and arthritis. As an astringent it may be used for nosebleeds or to relieve hemorrhaging symptoms. It is also a botanical additive used in hair and skin products, particularly eye creams and treatments for the scalp.


	Niacin Vitamin B-3, it improves circulation and reduces the cholesterol level in the blood, maintains the nervous system, helps metabolize protein, sugar and fat, reduces high blood pressure, increases energy through proper utilization of food, prevents pellagra, and helps maintain a healthy skin, tongue and digestive system.


	Non-Acneogenic Will neither cause nor aggravate acne.


	Non-Comedogenic Does not plug the pores of the skin.


	Nonionic In shampoos, a mild cleanser with good conditioning properties in which the active molecule has no electric charge.


	Nonionic Surfactants Those in which the active molecule has no electric charge. Their properties vary widely, from very harsh cleansers (often found in commercial shampoos and rug cleaners), to coating and fiber softening agents found in balsams and rinses.


	Nonoxynol Nonionic surfactant used as detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, defoaming agents, spermicidal, and as a primary component of vaginal foams and creams.


	Nordihydraguaiaretic Acid (NDGA): Has been shown to reduce excess sebum production by helping to reduce the pressure on the wall of the pore shaft, leading to a reduction in the overall size of the pore.


	Nylon-12 Microscopic spheroids that have tremendous absorbent powers. Nylon- 12 remains on the skin's surface to absorb skin oil as it’s secreted, making the skin's surface imperfections (including wrinkles), less apparent.


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