Panthenol

Panthenol is a form of Vitamin B5(Pantothenic Acid), used as a moisturizer and lubricating compound. It is used as a hair and skin conditioner. Source: www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/704436/PANTHENOL/

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Ozokerite

Ozokerite, Ceresin and Montan Wax are mineral waxes, derived from coal and shale. Emulsifying Wax, Synthetic Wax and Synthetic Beeswax are manufactured waxes. In cosmetics and personal care products, these waxes are used in many types of products including lipsticks, baby products, eye and facial makeup, as well as nail care, skin care, suntan, sunscreen, […]

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Vanillic acid

Vanillic Acid Found in many different plant species including vanilla and the Chinese quince (Pseudocydonia sinensis) fruit. Vanillic acid is a benzoic acid derivative used as a flavoring agent. It is an oxidized form of vanillin produced during the conversion of vanillin to ferulic acid. Benefits Antioxidant:Stronger than vanillin or Vitamin C as an antioxidant […]

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Shea Butter

Shea butter is an off-white natural fat extracted from the nut of the African shea or Karite tree. The nuts are naturally high in Stearic acid and oleic acid which gives shea butter it’s moisturizing and healing properties.

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What Exactly is Organic Farming?

Organic farming is a form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost, and biological pest control. Depending on whose definition is used, organic farming uses fertilizers and pesticides (which include herbicides, insecticides and fungicides) if they are considered natural (such as bone meal from animals or pyrethrin from flowers), […]

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Collagen

       Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It is regarded as the substance that holds the whole body together and can be found in the bones, muscles, skin and tendons.1,2 Collagen naturally plays an important role within the body, but it is being used increasingly within certain areas of […]

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Oleic acid

Oleic acid, or Omega-9, is a pale yellow, oily liquid with a lard-like odor. It is also a monounsaturated fatty acid. Fatty acids are the main components of food fats, oils and fat deposits in animals and man. Monounsaturated fats like oleic acid are less susceptible to spoilage than some other fats, which makes them […]

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Nylon-12

Nylon-6, Nylon 6/12, Nylon-11, Nylon-12, Nylon-66, Nylon-611 and Nylon-12/6/66 Copolymer are all polymers made of repeating units linked by amide bonds. Uses In cosmetics and personal care products, the Nylon ingredients are used in the formulation of body and hand preparations, eye makeup, mascara, nail polish, and skin fresheners. Nylon-12 and Nylon-66 can also be […]

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Microcrystalline Wax

Microcrystalline Wax is a specific type of wax produced by de-oiling petroleum. It is used in cosmetics and beauty products as a viscosity agent, binder and emollient, and is often considered an alternative to paraffin wax. Unlike paraffin wax, Microcrystalline Wax has fine crystals, and is generally darker, more viscous, denser, tackier and more elastic […]

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Menthone glycerin acetal

Menthone Glycerin Acetal is a menthol derivative used in cosmetics and beauty products as a flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient for its cooling effects. It is also used in cellulite treatments because of its properties as a cooling agent, although menthol has no proven effects on cellulite. Instead, its tingly reaction is thought to create […]

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