Esthetic Glossary

Esthetic terms made simple. Meridian, lymph drainage, relaxation, décolleté, trapezius and more, explained in plain language by Meccrom’s director.

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Abdominal Therapy

What abdominal therapy means in esthetics and how it differs from abdominal care and Meccrom's Gung Therapy.

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Acupoints

What acupoints are in traditional medicine and how they differ from meridians and pressure-sensing spots in the skin.

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Adhesion

Scar-like tissue can join surfaces that would normally remain separate and move freely.

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Aromatherapy

How essential oils are inhaled or diluted for the skin, and what to know about irritation and dermatitis.

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Aromatherapy Massage

How aromatherapy massage combines diluted essential oils with massage, and how it differs from aromatherapy and manual massage.

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Authentic Esthetic

A Korean industry expression for fundamentals and hand skill, not an official esthetic category.