#cream
- The ointment — The definite articulated form of the noun 'alifie'; a pharmaceutical or cosmetic preparation of semi-solid, unctuous consistency, made from a fatty base (such as vaseline, lanolin, or wax) in which active substances are incorporated. It is intended for topical application on the skin or mucous membranes for therapeutic, protective, or deep moisturizing purposes.
- Ointment — Unarticulated form; a medicine or cosmetic product of soft and greasy consistency, obtained by mixing active ingredients with animal, vegetable, or synthetic fats. It is used for rubbing or greasing the skin to heal wounds, soothe irritations, provide dermatological protection, or nourish the external layers of the epidermis.
- Anti-aging — Slowing down, preventing, or combating the visible effects of biological aging; a treatment, cosmetic product, or medical therapy aimed at maintaining the youthfulness of the skin and body. Although omnipresent in dermatological clinics, beauty salons, and on cream labels in Romania, the term is treated exclusively as an unadapted raw loan and does not appear in dexonline.
- Concealer — Diminishing, reducing, or masking dark circles and puffiness under the eyes; a cosmetic product (liquid concealer, cream, pigmented stick) structurally formulated to illuminate the periocular area, activate blood microcirculation, and conceal skin fatigue signs.
- Anti-cellulite — Combating, reducing, smoothing, or preventing cellulite (the uneven accumulation of adipose tissue and toxins under the skin, resulting in an orange-peel appearance); a cosmetic product (cream, oil, gel), therapeutic treatment (massage, lymphatic drainage), or technical device structurally designed to stimulate microcirculation, improve skin elasticity, and promote lipolysis.
- Antipruritic — Calming, reducing, or eliminating the sensation of itching (pruritus) on the skin or mucous membranes. It refers to chemical substances, pharmaceutical preparations (creams, lotions, gels), or therapeutic treatments acting locally or systemically by blocking histamine receptors or desensitizing peripheral nerve endings, providing rapid relief from cutaneous discomfort.
- Antipruritic — Possessing the property to soothe, reduce, or suppress the sensation of itching (pruritus) on the skin or mucous membranes. It is a perfect synonym for the term antipruriginos, used to describe a wide range of topical or systemic pharmaceutical preparations, such as antihistamines, corticosteroids, or soothing lotions, which act by inhibiting local inflammatory mediators.
- Antipsoriatic — Used in combating, alleviating, or treating psoriasis; a pharmaceutical preparation, ointment, or therapeutic procedure specifically designed to reduce skin inflammation, accelerated scaling, and erythematous plaques typical of this chronic autoimmune condition. It acts locally or systemically by slowing down the hyperproliferative rate of keratinocytes and modulating the immune response within the epidermis.
- Anti-ptosis — Preventing, combating, or correcting ptosis (the sagging or downward displacement of an organ, tissue, or breasts). In aesthetic surgery and cosmetics, the term characterizes treatments, lifting creams, massage techniques, or surgical procedures (mastopexy) designed to restore skin firmness and lift cutaneous tissues affected by gravity, aging, or weight loss.
- Anti-wrinkle — Preventing, blurring, reducing, or combating wrinkles and expression lines on the skin; a cosmetic product or dermatological treatment specifically designed to counteract the signs of cutaneous aging. It acts through deep hydration, stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis, or accelerating cellular regeneration within the epidermis, restoring skin firmness and elasticity.
- Aslavital — A renowned Romanian cosmetics brand and anti-aging treatment line, originally developed based on the patents and medical research of Academician Dr. Ana Aslan; the original structural formula leverages the therapeutic properties of pure clay from the Pădurea Craiului Mountains combined with mineral complexes, specially designed for cellular regeneration and sensitive skin protection.