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Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Celtic sea salt is used as an additive in food and drinks. Benefits Celtic sea salt contains trace minerals that are said to help the body function properly. It also helps to replenish salt lost from sweat. Celtic sea salt is said to have the following beneficial effects on […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Cedrus deodara oil is traditionally used as an incense ingredient to aid in meditation. Benefits Cedrus deodara oil is said to stimulate the body and calm the mind. It is known for its soothing qualities to sore bodies and breath. Cedrus deodara oil also has an affinity […]

Contents Uses Cautions Other Names References Uses Cascarilla is a plant used to treat digestion problems, diarrhea, and vomiting. Cautions Pregnant and breast-feeding women should avoid the use of cascarilla as there is not enough information on its safety. Other Names Bahama Cascarilla, Carcanapire, Cascarille, Chacarilla, Clutia eluteria, Corteza Eluteriana, Croton eluteria, Quina Aromática, Sweet […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Hickory nut is used primarily as food, however it is also used in cosmetics and other industrial applications. There are ~18 species of hickory trees that produce hickory nuts. These species include: Carya dabieshanensis Carya cathayensis Carya hunanensis Carya kweichowensis Carya poilanei Carya tonkinensis Carya floridana Carya glabra […]

Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Heart seed is used to treat rheumatism, nervous diseases, stiffness of the limbs, and snakebite. Benefits Heart seed is said to have the following beneficial properties: diaphoretic diuretic emetic emmenagogue laxative refrigerant rubefacient stomachic sudorific Other Names cardiospermum halicacabum References Source: http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/c/cardiospermum-halicacabum=heart-seed.php

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Carbopol is a registered trademark of The Lubrizol Corporation for a family of polymers used as thickeners, suspending agents, and stabilizers. Benefits Carbopol thickens lotions, creams, and gels. It is also able to stabilize, suspend, and control the release of pharmaceutical products. References Source: http://prohormonedb.com/view-ingredients.asp?n=Carbopol&i=278

Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Caramel extract, also known as caramel flavor, is used in food as a substitute for caramel and/or vanilla extract. Benefits Caramel extract is said to eliminate the hassle of working with caramel. Other Names Caramel flavor References Source: https://www.olivenation.com/caramel-flavor-organic-compliant.html

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is known to be used in baby, bath, cleansing, skin care, eye makeup, and hair care products. Benefits Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is said to be a surfactant – emulsifying agent. References Source: http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/caprylylcapryl-glucoside

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Caprylyl/Capryl Wheat Bran/Straw Glycosides are used in cosmetics as cleansing, surfactant, emulsion stabilizing, plasticizer, and foam boosting agents. Benefits Caprylyl/Capryl Wheat Bran/Straw Glycosides are free of many allergens including gluten, lanolins, and parabens. References Sources: http://www.cosmeticanalysis.com/cosmetic-ingredients/caprylyl-capryl-wheat-bran-straw-glycosides.html https://www.skinsafeproducts.com/ingredients/caprylyl-capryl-wheat-bran-straw-glycosides-ae6ad29a-cb98-4a43-a90f-f337fd95d728 http://www.bioselect.gr/Ingredients.aspx?IngrID=528

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer is used in cosmetics as a film forming, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, and skin protecting agent. Benefits Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymers are free of many allergens including gluten, lanolins, and parabens. References Sources: http://www.cosmeticanalysis.com/cosmetic-ingredients/capryloyl-glycerin-sebacic-acid-copolymer.html https://www.skinsafeproducts.com/ingredients/capryloyl-glycerin-sebacic-acid-copolymer