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Nancy K. Brown Skin Dictionary letter M section
| micellization: |
the process whereby a normally insoluble compound is allowed to dissolve. This is done through the incorporation of the insoluble compound into a micelle core. This allows for the absorption of lipid soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) by the human body. Without being micellized, lipid soluble vitamins present in products can not be absorbed by the body, and are thus useless. |
| micellized: |
refers to the fact that a compound has undergone the micellization process (see above). |
| micrometer: |
1 millionth of a meter (1 x 10-6 meters) - this is the size of micro or fine particles used in skin care and cosmetics (not to be confused with the controversial nano-particle sized ingredients). |
| micronization: |
the process of reducing the average diameter of a solid material. The solid material is reduced in diameter to a few micrometers. This produces a consistent average particle size distribution (PSD), it also increases the solid material's surface area and improves its dissolution properties. This allows for better formulations, providing more consistent and effective products. |
| micronized: |
a solid material having undergone the micronization process (see above). |
| micro-particle: |
a solid material which has been reduced in size, to a few microns (1 millionth of a meter in diameter) by the micronization process. This should not be confused with the nano-particle, which is a particle 1 billionth or less of a meter in diameter. Nancy K. Brown does not use nano-particles in any of its products. |
| miscillized: |
alternate spelling of micellized |
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