Ingredients |
Common Name |
Derivative |
Purpose |
Behentrimonim Methosulfate |
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derived from colza oil of the natural plant Colza |
Skin care products: gives superior cationic emulsions with soft powdery feel, thickening & stabilizing effects, able to emulsify silicone up to 50%. Hair care products: excellent conditioning & detangling effects, superior wet combing, very gentle for leave-on products. |
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate |
Benzoic acid ester |
PhCOO(CH2)11-14CH3 |
commonly found in products that are fade resistant and water/sweat resistant |
Camphor Gum |
Laurel Camphor |
Dryobalanops Camphora & Cinnamomum Camphora |
Pain- relieving, topical decongestant |
Caramel |
Caramel |
Sugar |
Colorant for foods, soaps, shampoos and other substances to induce color change. |
Ceteareth-20 |
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Fatty Alcohol, produced from vegetable oils such as palm oil and coconut oil. |
These compounds are non-ionic surfactants work by attracting both water and oil at the same time, frequently used as emulsifiers in soaps and cosmetics |
Cetearyl Alcohol |
Cetostearyl alcohol |
Fatty Alcohol consisting of stearyl and cetyl alcohols and is produced from vegetable oils such as palm oil and coconut oil. |
It imparts an emollient feel to the skin and can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions, and anhydrous formulations. It is commonly used in hair conditioners and other hair products. |
Cetyl Alcohol |
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Fatty Alcohol, produced from vegetable oils such as palm oil and coconut oil. |
Used as a opacifier in shampoos, or as an emollient, emulsifier or thickening agent in the manufacture of skin creams and lotions |
Citric Acid |
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Derivative of many fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits like lemons, limes and oranges. |
Natural preservative; Used for detergent applications. The buffering properties of citrates are used to control pH in household cleaners and pharmaceuticals. |
Cocamide Diethanolamine |
Cocamide DEA |
reacting fatty acids in coconut oils with diethanolamine |
Used as foaming agent in bath products like shampoos and hand soaps, and in cosmetics as an emulsifying agent. |
Cyclomethicone |
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Used as an opacifier in shampoos, or as an emollient, emulsifier or thickening agent in the manufacture of skin creams and lotions. |
D-Limonene |
R-limonene, orange peel oil, citrus peel oil, citrene |
major component of the oil extracted from citrus rind |
External Parasiticide on some animals. As a straight solvent, it can replace many undesirable and dangerous solvents such as mineral spirits, methyl ethyl ketone, acetone, toluene, xylene and most of the chlorinated solvents. |
Dimethicone Copolyol |
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Distilled oil from Eucalyptus |
Antiseptic, insect repellent, flavoring, or fragrance |
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Clove |
Essential oil extracted from cloves |
Local antiseptic, aromatic |
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Eucalyptus Oil |
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Distilled oil from Eucalyptus |
Antiseptic, insect repellent, flavoring, or fragrance |
External D&C Violet No. 2 |
Solvent Violet 13, oil violet, acid violet 43 |
Coal-tar |
A synthetic anthraquinone (aromatic organic compound) dye with bright bluish violet hue. It is used to dye hydrocarbon products and in hair and skin care products. |
FD&C Blue No.1 |
Brilliant Blue FCF, Acid Blue 9 |
Coal-tar |
Colorant for foods , soaps, shampoos and other substances to induce color change. |
Fragrance |
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Glycerol, Glycerine |
By-product of soapmaking process; fat & oil |
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Humectant- skin moisturizer |
Stearic acid |
vegetable oils; humectant and emollient |
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Hardening agent or lubricant |
Hamamelis Virginiana |
Witch Hazel |
Distilled from the twigs and bark of the Witch Hazel tree |
astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, and anesthetic. Could result in minor skin irritation |
Hydroxyethylcellulose |
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Derived from cellulose |
Gelling and thickening agent. |
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chemically related to diazolidinyl urea |
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Antimicrobial preservative. Acts as a formaldehyde releaser. |
Methylparaben |
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the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid; found in blueberries |
An antifungal that is widely used as a preservative for food, drugs, and cosmetics. |
Panthenol |
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the alcohol analog of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) |
Provitamin of B5; A humectant, emollient and moisturizer. It binds to hair follicles readily and is a frequent component of shampoos and hair conditioners. It coats the hair and seals its surface, lubricating follicles and making strands appear shiny. |
PEG-75 Lanolin |
Lanolin, oil, Polyol, ETHOXYLATED WATER |
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Surfactant; moisturizer and conditioner with a mild cleansing action. Non – irritating to the skin or the eyes ; acute oral toxicity |
Phenoxyethanol |
2-phenoxyethanol |
oil (coconut or sage essential oil) |
Bacteriocide, fixative for perfumes, insect repellent, topical antiseptic, cosmetic preservative. In surfactant solutions, the water must be saturated with phenoxyethanol for activity. |
Polyquaternium-7 |
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Copolymer of acrylamide and diallyldimethylammonium chloride |
Cationic conditioner for hair and skin. Polyquaternium 7 is a very good detangler and provides slip for easier wet-combing. Adds softness and shine to dry hair. |
Propylparaben |
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propyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid; found in blueberries |
Preservative |
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate |
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Prepared by esterification of sulfuric acid with dodecanol, followed by neutralization with sodium carbonate. It is used in both industrially produced and home-made cosmetics. |
Also knows as Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). An anionic surfactant used for thickening effect and ability to create lather. Removes oils from the skin, and can cause skin and eye irritation |
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used as an anti-static agent, a surfactant and an antimicrobial. |
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Stearamine Oxide |
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Antistatic, Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Hydrotrope, Surfactant, Stabilizer, Viscosity builder |
Stearyl Alcohol |
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Prepared from stearic acid, it is a fatty alcohol. |
commonly found in products that are fade resistant and water/sweat resistant |
Water |
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H2O |
Solvent. |