| Aloe barbadensis leaf juice | Aloe is best known for its cooling properties, as it is used to help heal sunburns. What is little known is that aloe protects the skin from UV damage. |
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| Cetearyl alcohol | It is commonly used in hair conditioners and other hair products. |
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| Glycerin | Promotes Skin Cell Maturation |
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| Dimethicone | Dimethicone is used Primarily as an anti-foaming agent and skin protectant. |
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| Cetyl alcohol | Cetyl alcohol is used in the cosmetic industry as an opacifier in shampoos, or as an emollient, emulsifier or thickening agent in the manufacture of skin creams and lotions. It is also employed as a lubricant for nuts and bolts, and is the active ingredient in some “liquid pool covers” (forming a surface layer to reduce evaporation and retain heat). |
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| Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil | The seeds have diuretic and expectorant properties and have been employed with success in the treatment of bronchial, laryngeal and pulmonary affections, coughs and colds, also in whooping cough. |
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| Stearyl alcohol | It has a wide range of uses as an ingredient in lubricants, resins, perfumes, and cosmetics. It is used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in ointments, and is widely used as a hair coating in shampoos and hair conditioners. |
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| Caprylic/capric triglyceride | Used for skin infections |
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| Stearic acid | It is used in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products, as a fragrance ingredient, surfactant and emulsifier. |
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| Polysorbate 60 | Polysorbate 60 is a thickening agent and oily liquid used in cosmetics and skin care formulas “to dissolve in a solvent in which they would not normally dissolve. |
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| Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil | Olive oil is used to prevent heart attack and stroke (cardiovascular disease), breast cancer, colorectal cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and migraine headache. |
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| Vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil | Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract has been reported to function as an antioxidant, antimicrobial agent, flavoring agent, light stabilizer or oral care agent. |
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| Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) | As an emollient and moisturizer, shea butter helps repair the skin and is an effective remedy for dark spots, wrinkles, stretch marks and sunburn. Its healing properties help treat minor burns, small wounds and insect bites. |
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| Persea gratissima (avocado) oil | Avocado Oil is renown for its ability to penetrate the skin more deeply than other oils and is good for use in products for those with sensitive and dry skin. It is rich in Vitamins A, B1, B2, D and E and with properties such as emoliency, penetration, stability, skin softening and moisturizing it allows for its use as a base in the production of soap, skin care, hair products, and baby products, as well as aiding skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis. |
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| Allantoin | This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations (e.g., diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy). Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking. Some products (e.g., zinc oxide, white petrolatum) are used mostly to protect the skin against irritation (e.g., from wetness). |
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| Arginine | L-arginine is converted in the body into a chemical called nitric oxide. Nitric oxide causes blood vessels to open wider for improved blood flow. L-arginine also stimulates the release of growth hormone, insulin, and other substances in the body. |
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| Panthenol | It is used as a hair and skin conditioner. |
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| Tocopheryl acetate | It is used in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products, including lipstick, eye shadow, blushers, face powders and foundations, moisturizers, skin care products, bath soaps and detergents, and hair conditioners. |
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| Potassium hydroxide | There are more uses of the chemical potassium hydroxide than most people are aware. As a strong base it help neutralize acid, but it can also be used as a food thickener or stabilizer. It has medicinal properties for both humans and pets, and is the reagent in many industrial processes. |
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| Xanthan gum | Used as a stabilizer (in cosmetic products, for example, to prevent ingredients from separating) |
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| Benzoic acid | Benzoic acid has extensive use as a preservative for foodstuff. In addition, benzoic acid also has industrial uses, for instance it is used in manufacturing a variety of dyes, cosmetics, plastics and even insect repellents. |
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| Dehydroacetic acid | A fungicide and bactericide predominantly used as a preservative in cosmetics. It works by killing off and preventing the growth of microorganisms that contribute to a product’s decay. It can be found in personal care products such as eye shadow, facial moisturizer/lotion, blush, anti-aging treatment, lip gloss, mascara, facial powder, cleanser and exfoliant. |
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| Phenoxyethanol | Phenoxyethanol is chemical preservative which is used in many applications such as cosmetics, vaccines and pharmaceuticals. |
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