aloe vera
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the thick liquid from the leaves of a type of aloe, used in medicines and in creams that you use on your skin
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noun
the thick liquid from the leaves of a type of aloe, used in medicines and in creams that you use on your skin
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a liquid or cream used for making your skin drier or for stopping a cut from bleeding
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a thick smooth substance that you put on your skin, for example to protect it from the sun
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a substance that you put on your skin to prevent your body from having an unpleasant smell
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a substance that you put on your face and leave for a short time in order to clean your skin
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a thick liquid that you put on your skin in order to clean it or make it feel softer and less dry
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a wet substance used for cleaning your skin that you put on your face and allow to dry before removing it
a British spelling of moisturizer
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a wet substance containing clay that you put on your face to improve the condition of your skin
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a soft transparent substance used as a lubricant to make surfaces move smoothly together, and used as an ointment for the skin
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a bottle containing something such as deodorant that you put on your skin using the ball at its opening
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a type of alcohol that people use to clean injuries and surgical tools. The American word is rubbing alcohol.
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a liquid that you put on your face to reduce the amount of oil on your skin and make it tighter and smoother
a thick oily substance used on dry skin
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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