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Caldarium - the hottest steam room in a Roman Baths
Camouflage makeup - cosmetic designed to cover any kind of visual skin problem.
Capacitor (condenser) - a device that stores an electrical charge
Capillary - a microscopic blood vessel located between an arteriole and venule, exchanging material between blood and body cells
Cardio - prefix for words pertaining to the heart
Cardiovascular system - consists of the heart, lungs, blood vessels and blood
Cash flow forecast - prediction of all expected business expenses and receipts over a given period
Catagen - the transitional stage in the development of a hair follicle
Cathode -a negatively charged electrode
Cataphoresis - usually applied after an epilation treatment by galvanic electrolysis to soothe and reduce redness on the skin
Cation - an ion with a positive charge, moves towards the negative electrode in electrolysis
Caustic - an agent that destroys tissue
Cauterise - destroy tissue by direct application oh heat
Cell - the basic unit of all living things
Cellulite - fatty tissue causing a dimpled or uneven appearance in the skin of certain parts of the body
Central nervous system - the brain and the spinal cord
Chakra - one of the seven centres of spiritual energy in the human body according to yoga philosophy
Chi - Chinese term for energy
Chloasma - brown areas of pigmented skin
Circulatory system - also called the cardio vascular system it circulates blood throughout the body
Clavicle - collar bone
Clients - customers or patrons of a salon or spa
Coagulate - when a liquid changes to a soft jelly like mass
Coccyx - the four fused bones at the base of the spine
Code of practice - a set of rules or regulations that an organisation or professional association adheres to
Cold therapy - spa treatments using temperatures lower than normal body temperature
Collagen - fibrous protein found in skin, bone, cartilage tendon and teeth serving as connective tissue between cells
Colour therapy - use of colour to bring about balance
Comedo - a plug of sebum and keratin blocking a hair follicle, the common name is blackhaed
Communication - the exchange of thoughts, messages or information through speech, behaviour, writing or signals
Complementary therapy - health care system to complement orthodox medical treatments that is not traditionally used by conventional Western medical practitioners. It is also known as alternative therapy
Compressor - equipment used to increase the pressure of air which is then regulated to apply false tan, makeup or enamel
Conductor - something which allows electricity or heat to flow along it
Congested skin - looks and appears bumpy, it is caused by dirt and sebum trapped beneath the surface of the skin
Connective tissue - tissue that supports, binds, or separates other tissues and organs, it consists of a ground substance, collagen and elastin fibres and cells
Consultation - a discussion between two people to discuss the requirements and objectives of treatment
Consumer - a person that acquires goods or services for direct use or ownership
Contra - action - an adverse effect on the skin or body during or after treatment
Contra - indication - any reason to prevent or adapt treatment or refer to a qualified person for permission to treat
Cortex - the outer layer of an organ or the outer section of the hair
Cortisol - mineralocorticoid produced in the adrenal glands
COSHH - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Cosmetic surgery - improve or enhance the face and body by means of a surgical operation
Cranial nerves - twelve pairs of nerves arising from the brain to all parts of the face
Cranio sacral therapy - gentle massage of the head and neck using pressure and holding techniques, it releases tension and restores balance
Cranium - the portion of the skull that encloses the brain
Cross infection - transfer of infection from one to another.
Cupping - a Chinese treatment where small glass cups are attatched to the skin by a vacuum that is created by placing a lighted match inside each cup to burn up the oxygen. The suction increases the circulation of blood. The term also refers to a percussion massage movement
Current assets - short term assets which are expected to be converted into cash
Cushing's syndrome - condition of the endocrine system caused by a hypersecretion of glucocorticoids
Cutaneous - pertaining to the skin
Cuticle - outer layer of cells in the hair or epidermal tissue above the matrix of the nail at the base of the nail plate

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Caldarium - the hottest steam room in a Roman Baths

Camouflage makeup - cosmetic designed to cover any kind of visual skin problem.

Capacitor (condenser) - a device that stores an electrical charge

Capillary - a microscopic blood vessel located between an arteriole and venule, exchanging material between blood and body cells

Cardio - prefix for words pertaining to the heart

Cardiovascular system - consists of the heart, lungs, blood vessels and blood

Cash flow forecast - prediction of all expected business expenses and receipts over a given period

Catagen - the transitional stage in the development of a hair follicle

Cathode -a negatively charged electrode

Cataphoresis - usually applied after an epilation treatment by galvanic electrolysis to soothe and reduce redness on the skin

Cation - an ion with a positive charge, moves towards the negative electrode in electrolysis

Caustic - an agent that destroys tissue

Cauterise - destroy tissue by direct application oh heat

Cell - the basic unit of all living things

Cellulite - fatty tissue causing a dimpled or uneven appearance in the skin of certain parts of the body

Central nervous system - the brain and the spinal cord

Chakra - one of the seven centres of spiritual energy in the human body according to yoga philosophy

Chi - Chinese term for energy

Chloasma - brown areas of pigmented skin

Circulatory system - also called the cardio vascular system it circulates blood throughout the body

Clavicle - collar bone

Clients - customers or patrons of a salon or spa

Coagulate - when a liquid changes to a soft jelly like mass

Coccyx - the four fused bones at the base of the spine

Code of practice - a set of rules or regulations that an organisation or professional association adheres to

Cold therapy - spa treatments using temperatures lower than normal body temperature

Collagen - fibrous protein found in skin, bone, cartilage tendon and teeth serving as connective tissue between cells

Colour therapy - use of colour to bring about balance

Comedo - a plug of sebum and keratin blocking a hair follicle, the common name is blackhaed

Communication - the exchange of thoughts, messages or information through speech, behaviour, writing or signals

Complementary therapy - health care system to complement orthodox medical treatments that is not traditionally used by conventional Western medical practitioners. It is also known as alternative therapy

Compressor - equipment used to increase the pressure of air which is then regulated to apply false tan, makeup or enamel

Conductor - something which allows electricity or heat to flow along it

Congested skin - looks and appears bumpy, it is caused by dirt and sebum trapped beneath the surface of the skin

Connective tissue - tissue that supports, binds, or separates other tissues and organs, it consists of a ground substance, collagen and elastin fibres and cells

Consultation - a discussion between two people to discuss the requirements and objectives of treatment

Consumer - a person that acquires goods or services for direct use or ownership

Contra - action - an adverse effect on the skin or body during or after treatment

Contra - indication - any reason to prevent or adapt treatment or refer to a qualified person for permission to treat

Cortex - the outer layer of an organ or the outer section of the hair

Cortisol - mineralocorticoid produced in the adrenal glands

COSHH - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Cosmetic surgery - improve or enhance the face and body by means of a surgical operation

Cranial nerves - twelve pairs of nerves arising from the brain to all parts of the face

Cranio sacral therapy - gentle massage of the head and neck using pressure and holding techniques, it releases tension and restores balance

Cranium - the portion of the skull that encloses the brain

Cross infection - transfer of infection from one to another.

Cupping - a Chinese treatment where small glass cups are attatched to the skin by a vacuum that is created by placing a lighted match inside each cup to burn up the oxygen. The suction increases the circulation of blood. The term also refers to a percussion massage movement

Current assets - short term assets which are expected to be converted into cash

Cushing's syndrome - condition of the endocrine system caused by a hypersecretion of glucocorticoids

Cutaneous - pertaining to the skin

Cuticle - outer layer of cells in the hair or epidermal tissue above the matrix of the nail at the base of the nail plate