dejar actuar (un producto)

English translation: Leave on for / Let it soak in for/Let it work (of a product)

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Spanish term or phrase:dejar actuar (un producto)
English translation:Leave on for / Let it soak in for/Let it work (of a product)
Entered by: Sheila Hardie

11:20 Aug 22, 2002
Spanish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Cosmetics, Beauty / cosmetics
Spanish term or phrase: dejar actuar (un producto)
Aplique el producto sobre la piel. Déjelo actuar 15 minutos, y retírelo.
c.camp
Leave on for / Let it soak in for/Let it work for
Explanation:
Apply the product to your skin. Let it soak in/work//Leave on*** for 15 minutes...

It would depend really what kind of product this is.

HTH

Sheila

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Monika Dabs Cosmetic Concept SARL- [Traduzca esta página ]
... chilled thermo-bio-lift wraps and let it work for 15 minutes ... cure, it is recommended
to apply ... 6005E) This cream is a ... product for dry and callous skin ...
www.monika-dabs.com/acatalog/ MD_Catalogues_Specific_Body_Skin_Care_25.html - 31k - En caché - Páginas similares

The Garden Pharmacy FACE CARE- [Traduzca esta página ]
... SOOTHING EYE CONTOUR CREAM 10ML (Reference ... irritation, do not hesitate, to apply ... subjects
with particularly sensitive skin ... Let it work for a few minutes ...
www.garden.co.uk/acatalog/ THE_GARDEN_PHARMACY__FACE_CARE_269.html - 50k - En caché - Páginas similares

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Other ideas:

For Women 2- [Traduzca esta página ]
... Apply mixture to your face. ... Potato Freshener - Smear a slice of raw potato over
your skin. Let the film remain for 10 minutes, then wash it off. ...
www.negritajayde.com/Pages/ForWomen/2ndVersion/ ForWomen_version2_p2.html - 10k - En caché - Páginas similares

Skin Care : Natural Skin Care Recipes- [Traduzca esta página ]
... add honey. Mix. Do not over blend. Apply directly to the skin, let
sit for a few minutes then rinse off. Put the Moisture Back In. ...
styles101.homestead.com/naturals.html - 101k - En caché - Páginas similares

Sanitas Skin Masks and Moisturizing Masks- [Traduzca esta página ]
... DIRECTIONS: Apply generously to clean damp skin. Let sit for 10-15 minutes and rinse.
Especially effective with steam or a moist warm towel tented over face. ...
www.accenttouch.com/sanitas/masks.htm - 12k - En caché - Páginas similares
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Sheila Hardie
Spain
Local time: 00:05
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Summary of answers provided
4 +20Leave on for / Let it soak in for/Let it work for
Sheila Hardie
5 +1act
Maria Luisa Duarte
5 +1allow (the product) to take effect
Maria Riegger (X)


  

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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
act


Explanation:
Let the product act for a few minutes

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Note added at 2002-08-22 11:34:53 (GMT)
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Vegetal Exfoliant
With Natural Enzymes
Its gentle yet active formula, adapted for sensitive skin, eliminates impurities and improves the texture of the skin. Apply to the face and neck, avoiding the eye contour area. Leave it to act for 5 to 15 minutes depending on skin\'s sensitivity, then rinse with water.

http://www.dessangepgh.com/products/skinphytomer.shtml

Maria Luisa Duarte
Spain
Local time: 00:05
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  R.J.Chadwick (X)
13 hrs
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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +20
Leave on for / Let it soak in for/Let it work for


Explanation:
Apply the product to your skin. Let it soak in/work//Leave on*** for 15 minutes...

It would depend really what kind of product this is.

HTH

Sheila

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Note added at 2002-08-22 11:29:33 (GMT)
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Monika Dabs Cosmetic Concept SARL- [Traduzca esta página ]
... chilled thermo-bio-lift wraps and let it work for 15 minutes ... cure, it is recommended
to apply ... 6005E) This cream is a ... product for dry and callous skin ...
www.monika-dabs.com/acatalog/ MD_Catalogues_Specific_Body_Skin_Care_25.html - 31k - En caché - Páginas similares

The Garden Pharmacy FACE CARE- [Traduzca esta página ]
... SOOTHING EYE CONTOUR CREAM 10ML (Reference ... irritation, do not hesitate, to apply ... subjects
with particularly sensitive skin ... Let it work for a few minutes ...
www.garden.co.uk/acatalog/ THE_GARDEN_PHARMACY__FACE_CARE_269.html - 50k - En caché - Páginas similares

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Note added at 2002-08-22 11:33:51 (GMT)
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Other ideas:

For Women 2- [Traduzca esta página ]
... Apply mixture to your face. ... Potato Freshener - Smear a slice of raw potato over
your skin. Let the film remain for 10 minutes, then wash it off. ...
www.negritajayde.com/Pages/ForWomen/2ndVersion/ ForWomen_version2_p2.html - 10k - En caché - Páginas similares

Skin Care : Natural Skin Care Recipes- [Traduzca esta página ]
... add honey. Mix. Do not over blend. Apply directly to the skin, let
sit for a few minutes then rinse off. Put the Moisture Back In. ...
styles101.homestead.com/naturals.html - 101k - En caché - Páginas similares

Sanitas Skin Masks and Moisturizing Masks- [Traduzca esta página ]
... DIRECTIONS: Apply generously to clean damp skin. Let sit for 10-15 minutes and rinse.
Especially effective with steam or a moist warm towel tented over face. ...
www.accenttouch.com/sanitas/masks.htm - 12k - En caché - Páginas similares

Sheila Hardie
Spain
Local time: 00:05
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
allow (the product) to take effect


Explanation:
Or "allow it to function/work for 15 minutes."

Ref. experience in translations of chemical products

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actuar = to work, function
Collins Spanish/English 2000

Maria Riegger (X)
Local time: 18:05
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

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agree  Rafa Lombardino
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