Glossary entry

Italiano term or phrase:

in modo cosmetologico

Inglese translation:

through its cosmetic action/approach

Added to glossary by Oliver Lawrence
Apr 28, 2009 09:12
15 yrs ago
Italiano term

in modo cosmetologico

Da Italiano a Inglese Altro Cosmetica, Bellezza shampoos
"Normalizza la secrezione sebacea liberando il cuoio capelluto dalla forfora e in contemporanea mantiene e ripristina ***in modo cosmetologico*** le condizioni igieniche e fisiologiche dei capelli grassi"
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Well we know the language can get a bit flowery in this genre, but are they actually trying to say something specific with this phrase? TIA :o)

Proposed translations

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cosmetic approach

I imagine they are saying, without actually declaring openly, that their product is not medication but simply an honest-to-goodness shampoo to clean your hair and make it look nice....
Peer comment(s):

agree Francesca Tondi : Yes, it just works... "cosmetically", making it look better, it doesn't cure the problem.
1 ora
neutral Lirka : I fail to see how "approach" fits into the sentence without major rewording
1 ora
And major rewording is a problem? I'm speechless.
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3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks Angela, that's the help I needed"
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thanks to the study/art of cosmetics and their use

The meaning of "cosmetology" is "the study or art of cosmetics and their use."
www.answers.com/topic/cosmetologist
Peer comment(s):

neutral Lirka : doesn't work for me; too far from the original
1 ora
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53 min

its special formula

...restores the natural balance of oily hair
Peer comment(s):

neutral Lirka : well, too far from the original for my taste
56 min
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cosmetically

I would put it as simple as that :)
Peer comment(s):

neutral Claire Titchmarsh : I wouldn't
49 min
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