Hydrogenated vegetable oil

Hydrogenated oils are produced by adding hydrogen gas under high pressure to liquid oils so they will be semisolid at room temperature Vegetable Oil is an expressed oil of vegetable origin consisting primarily of triglycerides of fatty acids. The addition of hydrogen atoms to Vegetable Oil results in Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil. Uses Helps the consistency […]

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Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene

Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene is a Depilatory-agent(Substance that removes unwanted body hair and “Peach Fuzz”). References Source: www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/719616/HYDROGENATED_POLYCYCLOPENTADIENE/ Source: www.thefreedictionary.com/depilatory

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Depilatory

Depilatory: Having the capability to remove hair. Source: www.thefreedictionary.com/depilatory

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Huperzine

Chinese club moss Huperzine A is a substance purified from a plant called Chinese club moss. Although the makers of huperzine A start with a plant, their product is the result of a lot of laboratory manipulation. It is a highly purified drug, unlike herbs that typically contain hundreds of chemical ingredients. As a result, […]

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Hoodia Gordonii

Hoodia Gordonii Hoodia gordonii is a cactus-like succulent plant, native to the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa. Due to over harvest and slow growth, Hoodia is now considered an endangered species. Hoodia grows in clumps of upright stems with tan flowers and thorns, and a strong, unpleasant odor. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References […]

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Half-life

Half-life – the time needed for one-half of a given amount of a chemical compound or component to deteriorate or metabolize. When taking medicines it is important to understand their half-life to know how long those chemicals will stay in the body.

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Gum Arabic

Gum Arabic also known as Acacia is the gum that is exuded from the acacia tree. It’s a dietary fiber that can dissolve in water. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions References Uses As a medicine, acacia is taken by mouth to reduce cholesterol levels and to help increase weight loss. In manufacturing, acacia is used […]

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Grapeseed Oil

Grapeseed oil is extracted from the seeds of grapes, usually wine grapes. Since grape seeds are typically discarded as part of the wine making process, the extraction and sale of grapeseed oil can be a profitable sideline, as well as an efficient use of a byproduct. Many stores sell pure grapeseed oil for various applications. […]

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Elastin

Elastin is a protein found in the skin and tissue of the body. It helps to keep skin flexible but tight, providing a bounce-back reaction if skin is pulled. Enough elastin in the skin means that the skin will return to its normal shape after a pull. It also helps keep skin smooth as it […]

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