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Citric AcidCitric Acid

is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits. It is a good, natural preservative and is also used to add an acidic (sour) taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, it is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle and therefore occurs in the metabolism of almost all living things. It also serves as an environmentally friendly cleaning agent and acts as an antioxidant.

click for more information ..., Cocamidopropyl betaineCocamidopropyl betaine

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a coconut oil, alcohol and betaine compound. It does not irritate the skin or mucous membranes. It is used to thicken shampoos, and to reduce the irritation that would result if only more irritating detergents were used. It has antibiotic effects, and is a good foam booster and cleansing agent.

click for more information ..., CocodiethanolamideCocodiethanolamide

Synthetic product, derived from coconuts

click for more information ..., Imidazolidinyl UreaImidazolidinyl Urea

Imidazolidinyl Urea. This chemical may be toxic. It may be a by-product of manufacture rather than an added ingredient and can be found particularly in cheap imported brands – especially shampoo and conditioner.

click for more information ..., MethylparabenMethylparaben

Methyl Paraben: Used as an inhibitor of microbial growth and to extend shelf life of products. This comes from the combination of denatured wood alcohol and benzoic acid. Benzoic acid occurs naturally in cherry bark, raspberries, tea, anise and cassia bark. It is one of the most commonly used preservative in cosmetics since it is stable at most pH levels, it is broad spectrum and water soluble. May cause those with a skin sensitivity problems.

click for more information ..., Neutar Solubilised Coal Tar Extract 2%Neutar Solubilised Coal Tar Extract 2%

Various purified compounds obtained by the dry distillation of tar. It is used as an anti-dandruff agent.

click for more information ..., Parfum (fragrance)Parfum (fragrance)

A composition of natural and synthetic odours which give products a pleasant and cosmetically acceptable scent. Every manufacturer will have their own 'recipe' for their parfum.

click for more information ..., PropylparabenPropylparaben

Propylparaben occurs naturally and is found in many plants and some insects, although it is manufactured synthetically for use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and foods. It is used for for its preserving action and preventing microbial growth in cosmetics. It is also known as Propyl-4-hydroxybenzoate, is widely used in cosmetics as a preservative against bacteria and fungus. Esters of p-Hydroxybenzoate prepared from p-bromophenol. Meaning that hydrogen gas was added under high pressure to a liquid oil in order to create semisolid fats. Hydroxybenzoate is from benzoic acid, which occurs naturally in cherry bark, raspberries, tea, anise and cassia bark. Propyl Paraben is neutral, nontoxic, safe to use, nonirritating, nonsensitizing and nonpoisonous. It is one of the most commonly used preservatives in cosmetics since it is stable in most pH levels, broad spectrum and water-soluble

click for more information ..., Purified waterPurified water

Water which has been put through a purifying process

click for more information ..., Sodium ChlorideSodium Chloride

Table salt. As a component of sea water, it is also present in many bath additives. It is used as an astringent, antiseptic, cleanser and to adjust viscosity.

click for more information ..., Sodium Lauryl Etyher SulphateSodium Lauryl Etyher Sulphate

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) & Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES): Detergents and surfactants that pose serious health threats. Used in car washes, garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers - and in 90% of personal-care products that foam. Young eyes may not develop properly if exposed to SLS because proteins are dissolved. SLS may also damage the skin's immune system by causing layers to separate and inflame. When combined with other chemicals, SLS can be transformed into nitrosamines, a potent class of carcinogens. Your body may retain the SLS for up to five days, during which time it may enter and maintain residual levels in the heart, liver, the lungs, and the brain. It is frequently disguised in pseudo-natural cosmetics with the parenthetic explanation ‘comes from coconut’.

click for more information ..., Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA

Also called Sodium edetate. This is a synthetic amino acid derived from a natural ingredient. Its primary use is to permit the removal of undesirable minerals from a combination of chemicals (chelating agent); if the minerals were in the product, it could grow mouldy etc. This chemical can also be used to soften water.

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