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Sodium Benzoate

February 17, 2017  |  Category_S

About the Ingredient: Sodium Benzoate Rating: Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Categories: Chemical Formula What Is Sodium Benzoate Used For? Sodium Benzoate is a chemical compound produced by reacting sodium hydroxide with benzoic acid. Sodium Benzoate is most openly used as a preservative in cosmetics. It can often be...

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Organic Herbal Infusion

February 9, 2017  |  Category_H

About the Ingredient: Organic Herbal Infusion Rating: Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Categories: Plant What Is Organic Herbal Infusion Used For? Organic Herbal Infusion is a liquid mixture that derives from plants. Infusion refers to the process of placing beneficial plants into a solvent for a given period of...

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Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

January 31, 2017  |  Category_H

About the Ingredient: Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Rating: Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Categories: Chemical Compound What Is Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Used For? Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is a gelling and thickening agent that derives from cellulose (found in the cell walls of plants). Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is widely used in the cosmetics and hair...

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Ethylhexylglycerin

January 24, 2017  |  Category_E

About the Ingredient: Ethylhexylglycerin Rating: Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Categories: Chemical Compound, Preservative What Is Ethylhexylglycerin Used For? Ethylhexylglycerin is a conditioning agent and preservative. It is known for being used as an alternative to parabens. Parabens are linked to many diseases but are known for being the...

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Carrageenan

January 18, 2017  |  Category_C

About the Ingredient: Carrageenan Rating: Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Categories: Plant What Is Carrageenan Used For? Carrageenan is used as a stabilizer. It is used to keep ingredients like water and oil from separating in a product. It works great for consistencies of emulsion, foams, and suspensions. Carrageenan...

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Organic Aloe

January 9, 2017  |  Category_A

About the Ingredient: Organic Aloe Rating: Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Categories: Plant What Is Organic Aloe Used For? Organic Aloe contains many known healing aids. The aloe plant consists of 75 different nutrients, including: vitamins minerals sugars enzymes lignins amino acids anthraquinones saponins fatty acids salicylic acid All...

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Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)

October 20, 2016  |  Category_T

About the Ingredient: Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) Rating: Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Categories: Vitamin What Is Tocopheryl Acetate Used For? Tocopheryl acetate is a form of vitamin E, an antioxidant, which helps fight free radical damage and promote skin healing to diminish signs of aging. It also provides...

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Horsetail

September 20, 2016  |  Category_H

About the Ingredient: Horsetail Rating: Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Categories: Plant What Is Horsetail Used For? Horsetail is a plant extract (not from an actual horse’s tail!) that boasts a large number of skin benefits. It contains rich levels of silicic acid, which helps strengthen connective tissues, and...

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Wild Geranium

September 20, 2016  |  Category_W

About the Ingredient: Wild Geranium Rating: Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Categories: Plant What Is Wild Geranium Used For? The Wild Geranium, a relatively common flower, delivers some wonderful skin benefits. The leaves, stems, and roots are high in tannins and offer amazing natural astringent properties. Astringents cause the...

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Dandelion

September 7, 2016  |  Category_D

About the Ingredient: Dandelion Rating: Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Categories: Plant What Is Dandelion Used For? Dandelion is often included in skincare for its skin refining, soothing, and anti-aging benefits. It includes vitamins A, C, and E, all of which possess powerful antioxidants that protect skin against free...

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