8. Being one of the non-sticky oils, it seeps into the epidermis through the pores quickly and moisturizes the skin. It is used in various cosmetic products and prevents the skin to become dry and itchy.
noun. 1  Absence is defined as a lack of something, or a situation where something or someone that is not present. 2  The definition of absence refers to the period of time that someone or something is away or not present.
[1350â1400; Middle English < Latin absent-, s. of absÄns, present participle of abesse to be away =ab- ab- + esse to be] 1. 'absent'. If someone is absent from a meeting, ceremony, or place, they are not there.