Glossar

Emulsion search for term

A mix of two fine dispersed different liquids which would normally not mix. A demixing of the emulsion is not visible. Examples: Milk, mayonnaise, suntan lotion

Endogenous search for term

Caused by internal factors, for example hormones, illnesses

Epidermis search for term

Upper skin layer: topmost skin layer, “barrier to the outside world”

Exogenous search for term

Caused by external factors, for example by irritating substances, sun