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Nucleic Acids: Polymers composed of nucleotides; e.g., DNA and RNA.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fatty acids which may have health benefits including protection against heart disease, asthma, cancer, arthritis and other disorders.

Ribonucleic Acid (RNA): Nucleic acid containing ribose sugar and the base Uracil; RNA functions in protein synthesis. The single starnded molecule transcribed from one strand of the DNA. There are three types of RN . . . View Full Definition

Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs): Water soluble compounds used in chemical peels and skin care products like moisturizers, cleansers, eye creams, sunscreen and foundations.

Trans Fatty Acids: A type of fat formed when unsaturated vegetables oils are hydrogenated. These forms are more stable but do not occur in nature.

Nucleic Acid: A polymer made of repeating nucleotides. Examples are DNA and RNA.

Ribonucleic Acit (RNA): A substance in the nucleus of a cell which carries genetic information.

Hydroxy Acids: Substances penetrating the epidermis and upper dermis aiming to slough dead skin cells, used as anti-aging and anti-wrinkle ingredient in skin care products, the large cosmetic market based . . . View Full Definition

Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA): Lipid soluble substances used in acne therapy for oily skin due to their exfoliating properties and in the prevention of clogged pores, most known BHA is salicylic acid.

Amino Acids: Twenty- two basic building blocks of the body that make up proteins.