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ButylparabenButylparaben

Butylparaben: 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 ..., Benzyl SalicylateBenzyl Salicylate

Benzyl Salicylate is a mild balsamic note possessing excellent blending capabilities. Often used as the foundation for heavy florals such as ylang, gardenia, etc.

click for more information ..., Benzyl BenzoateBenzyl Benzoate

Benzyl benzoate is used as an inhibitor of microbial growth and to extend shelf life of products. It can possibly cause skin irritation to sensitive skins.

click for more information ..., AquaAqua

Water, as this usually appears at the top of the list of ingredients, as it forms the major part of most toiletries.

click for more information ..., AllantoinAllantoin

Allantoin is a healing, moisturizing, soothing and anti-irritating, keratolytic and non-toxic agent useful in dermatological and cosmetic preparations. Allantoin is a valuable cell-proliferating healing agent which stimulates healthy tissue formation. It has a pronounced keratolytic and skin softening action, acting as chemical debrider of necrotic and scaling tissue, cleasing up the areas where applied. Allantoin is effective at quite low concentrations, 0.1% up to 2%. 

click for more information ..., Acrylates/ Steareth-20 Methacrylate CopolymerAcrylates/ Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer

This is a synthetic product considered safe for use in cosmetics based on an assumption of low skin absorption. It is derived form petroleum and is used as an antistatic agent and binding agent.

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 ..., Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate

Anionic Surfactants Anionic refers to the negative charge these surfactants have. They may be contaminated with nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic. Surfactants can pose serious health threats. They are used in 90% of personal-care products that foam

click for more information ..., GlycerinGlycerin

Glycerin is a humectant, meaning it attracts moisture to your skin. Glycerin is a natural by-product of the soapmaking process derived from plants.

click for more information ..., Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate

This product is a premium quality fatty acid ester, having applications in shampoos, cosmetics, creams and ointments. It is used as a pearling as well as an opacifying and emulsifying agent. The product imparts an attractive appearance to the product in which it is used .When cooled to room temperature , the product will exhibit a beautiful pearling effect .

click for more information ..., Lactic AcidLactic Acid

Lactic acid is a fermentation product of lactose (milk sugar); it is present in sour milk, koumiss, leban, yogurt, and cottage cheese. Chemically, lactic acid occurs as two optical isomers. The lactic acid of commerce is usually an optically inactive racemic mixture of the two isomers.

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 ..., 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 ..., PhenoxyethanolPhenoxyethanol

This substance is used as a solvent for fragrances. Occurs naturally in green tea and chicory. It has preservative properties.

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 ..., Sodium BenzoateSodium Benzoate

Sodium benzoate is used in acidic foods and products to control bacteria, mould, yeasts, and other microbes. It interferes with their ability to make energy. It is used both as a preservative and as an antiseptic.

click for more information ..., Sodium laureth sulfateSodium laureth sulfate

A fairly high foaming surfactant. This is an anionic Surfactants Anionic refers to the negative charge these surfactants have. They may be contaminated with nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic. Surfactants can pose serious health threats. They are used in 90% of personal-care products that foam

click for more information ..., Steareth-4Steareth-4

A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from the fatty acid, stearic acid, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane). Used as an emollient.

click for more information ..., Sucrose CocoateSucrose Cocoate

Sucrose cocoate is a natural soap derived from sugar beets and coconut oil. It is a cleansing agent and an emollient (an ingredient that helps to balance or maintain moisture levels).

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