All posts by Kate Gillespie

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Sericite Mica is used as the primary ingredient mineral makeup. Benefits Sericite Mica is said to spread easily, to be oil and water resistant, and to have good adhesion. Cautions Pregnant and breast-feeding women, as well as individuals with known medical conditions, should consult a physician prior to using […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Ultramarines are synthetic pigments (blue, green, pink, red, and violet) used in the formulation of cosmetics and personal care products. Benefits Ultramarines give color to cosmetic and personal care products. Cautions Ultramarines are not allowed to be used in the formulation of lipstick. References Source: http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/ultramarines-0

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses The herb periwinkle is typically used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. Benefits As medicine, periwinkle is said to support brain health and to treat diarrhea, vaginal discharge, throat ailments, chest pain, high blood pressure, wound healing, and blood-purification. In cosmetics, periwinkle can help reduce inflammation and […]

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Dead Sea mud is used as a source of essential minerals for the body’s basic needs. Benefits Dead Sea mud contains high levels of magnesium, calcium, potassium, strontium, boron, and iron. It is said to be extremely effective at improving the natural proccesses of skin, easing rheumatic pains, relaxing muscles, […]

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Mannan is a plant polysaccharide used to create highly viscous gels that maintain a silky texture. Benefits Mannan aids in the creation of the silky texture of hair products and conditioners. References Source: https://www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/mannan

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Sodium carbomer is used to thicken, suspend, and stabilize cosmetic formulations. Benefits Sodium carbomer is said to have the following beneficial properties: resists bacterial attack does not support mold growth pre-neutralized readily thickens dries quickly not film-forming Other Names Pre-neutralized carbomer References Source: http://www.lotioncrafter.com/sodium-carbomer_preneutralized-carbomer.html

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Potassium stearate, one of many stearate salts, is used in the formulation of cosmetics and personal care products. Benefits Stearate salts are used for their lubricating properties, their ability to keep emulsions from separating into their oil and liquid components, their thickening properties, and their ability to reduce the clear […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses EDTA (ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid) and its salts, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Diammonium EDTA, Dipotassium EDTA, Disodium EDTA, TEA-EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tripotassium EDTA and Trisodium EDTA, and the related ingredients HEDTA (hydroxyethyl ethylenediamine triacetic acid) and its trisodium salt, Trisodium HEDTA, are crystalline powders often sold as aqueous solutions. These ingredients […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is used in cleaning products including shampoo, bubble bath, face and hand soap, dishwasher detergent, and other cleaning product that foams. Benefits Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is said to have the following beneficial properties: gentle on skin good cleaning ability high resistance to hard water good foaming […]

Contents Uses References Uses Caprylhydroxamic acid, an amino acid derived from coconut oil, is used as a preservative and anti-fungal agent. References Source: https://www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/caprylhydroxamic-acid