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• Eccrine gland - sweat glands with ducts opening directly onto the surface of the skin

• Ectomorph - a lean and angular body shape

• Eczema - an inflammation of the skin resulting in redness, itching and flaking, it sometimes blisters and may become infected

• Effleurage - a soothing stroking movement used in massage, which is used to begin finish and link other massage movements

• Elasticity - the ability of tissue to return to its original shape after contraction or extension

• Elastin - A structural protein similar to collagen, found in the skin and contributing to its elasticity. Elastin extracts and derivatives often used as surface protective agents to improve dry skin, enhance flexibility, improve texture and influence the formation of new fibres. Elastin is also widely found in anti ageing products

• Electrical circuit - an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

• Electric current - a flow of charged particles called electrons along a circuit

• Electrode - an applicator used to apply current to the body

• Electrolysis - destruction of living tissue especially of hair roots, by means of a current applied with a needle electrode

• Electrolyte - any compound that separates into ions when dissolved in water and is able to conduct electricity

• Electrotherapy - the use of mechanical or electrical equipment for a therapeutic purpose

• Endocrine gland - part of the endocrine system a gland that secretes hormones into the blood

• Endomorph - a round body shape

• Endorphin - a chemical compound that occurs naturally in the brain, acts as a painkiller and is responsible for the sensations of pleasure

• Epidermis - the outermost layer of skin

• Eponychium - the visible part of the cuticle at the base of the nail, it adheres to the nail plate and provides protection to the underlying matrix

• Erythema - delayed reddening of the skin due to dilation of the capillaries occurs after exposure to UVA or through illness or high fever

• Erythrocyte - red blood cell

• Essential oils - oils which are the essence of plants, flowers, seeds, herbs, wood etc. and are extracted for therapeutic use

• Excretion - the process of eliminating waste products of metabolism from the body

• Exfoliation - the removal of surface skin cells, a variety of techniques may be used, such as, skin peel, AHA's, body loofah, face and body scrubs, brush cleansing or microdermabrasion

• Extensibility - the ability of tissue to be stretched when pulled

• Extension - increase in the angle between two bones