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CarbomerCarbomer

Carbomer ,or Carbopol,is used as a thickening agent and is very often found in gel-like formulas. There are no known side effects to this chemical compound.

click for more information ..., Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol

This is not an 'alcohol' as we might think it, such as ethyl alcohol.This product is derived from vegetable fatty acids. It improves the stability and body of creams and lotions and gives emollient skin softness.

click for more information ..., Citric acid MonohydrateCitric acid Monohydrate

This product is non-toxic and has a low reactivity. It is chemically stable if stored at ambient temperatures.It is aform of citric acid and therefore organic in its origins. It is fully biodegradable and can be disposed of with regular waste or sewage

click for more information ..., Glyceryl MonostearateGlyceryl Monostearate

This product is a non-ionic surfactant that is used to disperse and emulsify. It is very useful for oil in water emulsions, such as lotions, conditioners and cream rinses. It is a natural emulsifying agent. It is prepared from glycerine and stearic acid. It is oil soluble, but poorly soluble in water. Water in oil emulsions are desirable because they are similar to the natural conditions in the skin.

click for more information ..., Hypoallergenic Anhydrous Lanolin (Medilan) 1.0 %Hypoallergenic Anhydrous Lanolin (Medilan) 1.0 %

Extracted from the wool of sheep, lanolin is a stiff creamy substance with emulsifying properties. In this form it has been highly purified and modified to help prevent allergic reactions. It is used as a skin-friendly emulsifier.

click for more information ..., Light liquid paraffin Ph Eur 12.6 %Light liquid paraffin Ph Eur 12.6 %

Another name for mineral oil, this is a petroleum by-product that coats the skin like plastic, clogging the pores.It can interfere with the skin's ability to eliminate toxins, promoting acne and other disorders. Slows down skin function and cell development, resulting in premature aging. Used in many products (baby oil is 100% mineral oil!)

click for more information ..., Methyl HydroxybenzoateMethyl Hydroxybenzoate

Derived from hydrobenzoic acid, used as a preservative.

click for more information ..., Propyl HydroxybenzoatePropyl Hydroxybenzoate

Derived from hydrobenzoic acid, used as a preservative.

click for more information ..., Purified waterPurified water

Water which has been put through a purifying process

click for more information ..., Sodium Cetostearyl SulphateSodium Cetostearyl Sulphate

Semisynthetic compound derived from a fatty acid and sulphur trioxide. Used as a surfactant.

click for more information ..., Sodium HydroxideSodium Hydroxide

Also known as Caustic Soda or Lye. Used to make soaps. Sodium Hydroxide + Fats or Oils = Soap. If the soap is make properly there is no sodium hydroxide left in the final product. The oils then become (for example Palm Oil) Sodium Palmitate or saponified oil of Palm.

click for more information ..., White soft paraffin BP 14.5 %White soft paraffin BP 14.5 %

Also known as white petroleum jelly. This is not an active ingredient as such, but works as a moisturiser by providing a layer of oil on the surface of the skin to prevent water evaporating from the skin surface. It produces a very greasy moisturiser.

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