Silk powder

Silk Powder is a finely pulverized silk. Bulking Agent Skin-Conditioning Agent Source: www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/705939/SILK_POWDER/

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Phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol is chemical preservative which is used in many applications such as cosmetics, vaccines and pharmaceuticals. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenoxyethanol

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Ethylene brassylate

Ethylene brassylate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient in the artificial musk family; also known as Musk T. Source: www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/702320/ETHYLENE_BRASSYLATE/

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Emulsifier

Add oil to water and the two liquids will never mix. At least not until an emulsifier is added. Emulsifiers are molecules with one water-loving (hydrophilic) and one oil-loving (hydrophobic) end. They make it possible for water and oil to become finely dispersed in each other, creating a stable, homogeneous, smooth emulsion. Source: www.eufic.org/article/en/food-safety-quality/food-additives/artid/emulsifiers-food/

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Polytetrafluoroethylene

Polytetrafluoroethylene, also known as PTFE, is a strong, tough, waxy, nonflammable synthetic resin produced by the polymerization of tetrafluoroethylene. Contents Uses References Uses In nutrition, there are some health benefits when using teflon pans to cook food. Normally, food is cooked with oils and fats to prevent the food from sticking to the pan. This is most prevalent when cooking eggs, […]

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Talc

Most people are familiar with the mineral talc. It can be crushed into a white powder that is widely known as “talcum powder”. This powder has the ability to absorb moisture, absorb oils, absorb odor, serve as a lubricant and produce an astringent effect with human skin. These properties make talcum powder an important ingredient […]

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Emollient

Emollients (/ɨˈmɒliənts/) are complex mixtures of chemical agents specially designed to make the external layers of the skin (epidermis) softer and more pliable. They increase the skin’s hydration (water content) by reducing evaporation. Naturally occurring skin lipids and sterols, as well as artificial or natural oils, humectants, emollients, lubricants, etc., may be part of the […]

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Glyceride

An ester formed between one or more fatty acids and Glycerol. Glycerides are found in plant oils and animal fats. Source: www.thefreedictionary.com/glyceride

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