Propylene Glycol

Propylene Glycol : Is used in cosmetic formulations as a skin conditioning agent (humectant or miscellaneous), viscosity decreasing agent, solven...

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DEA Compounds (Diethanolamine)

DEA and DEA - : The related ingredients function as emulsifiers or foaming agents in cosmetics, or to adjust a product's pH (acidity). It is used ...

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Phthalates

Phthalates: They are also known as phthalate esters. They are esters of phthalic anhydride, a family of industrial chemicals used to soften polyvi...

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Mineral Oil

Mineral Oil: The name mineral oil has been used to describe many colourless, odourless liquids. The term most often refers to a liquid by-product ...

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Ethanolamines

Ethanolamines:  is commonly called monoethanolamine (MEA). They are clear, colourless, viscous liquids with ammonia-like odours  which have the co...

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SLS/SLES | Sulfates

Sulfates: they are inorganic ions that are both found in nature and synthesised for various industries e.g. the cosmetics. They are widely used in...

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Phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol: Is known as a glycol ether, or a solvent. It is a very common preservative used in many cosmetics and personal care products. Whet...

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Petrolatum

Petrolatum: Is also commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is an odourless and colourless product derived from petroleum and often used in personal...

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Parabens

Parabens: They are a family of related chemicals commonly used as preservatives in cosmetic products. The most commonly used in cosmetics are meth...

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Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde: This is a colourless, strong-smelling gas used in making building materials, many household and cosmetics products. It is widely use...

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Minoxidil

Minoxidil: is an over the counter pharmaceutical medication used for the treatment of high blood pressure and male-pattern hair loss. It is an anti...

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Artificial Colouring

Artificial Colouring: They are originally made from coal tar, and artificial food dyes that come from unrefined fuel source (petroleum). Dangers o...

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