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What is phenoxyethanol? Used to limit bacterial growth, phenoxyethanol is a preservative, stabilizer, and a fragrance ingredient that’s found in […]

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What is sodium borate? Sodium borate is a toxic white, powdery mineral used in cleaning, laundry, personal care products and […]

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What is sodium polyacrylate? Sodium polyacrylate is an absorbent polymer that is used as an emulsion stabilizer, a hair fixative, […]

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What is homosalate? Homosalate is an ingredient used in sunscreens and fragrances. It is a UV-absorber, filter, and a skin […]

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What is retinyl palmitate? Retinyl palmitate is a skin-conditioning agent that is commonly found in sunscreens [5][1]. What products is […]

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What is octisalate? Octisalate is a colorless liquid that is used to absorb UVB rays and also to add water-resistance […]

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What is octinoxate? Octinoxate, or Octyl methoxycinnamate (OMC) is a UV absorber and filter [4][5]. OMC only filters the UV-B […]

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What are PEG compounds? PEG’s or polyethylene glycols are petroleum-based compounds used in cosmetics and personal care products to help […]

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What are parabens? Parabens are preservatives and anti-microbials that are commonly used in cosmetics, personal care products and some foods […]

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What are acrylates? Acrylates are chemical agents composed of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid building blocks and found in artificial […]

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What is petrolatum? Petrolatum is a petroleum-based product that exists in a semisolid state. It is used as a hair […]

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What is dibutyl phthalate? Dibutyl phthalate is a synthetically produced chemical used in fragrances as well as a plasticizer and […]

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What are siloxanes? Siloxanes are silicone-based compounds that are generally used for their softening, smoothing, and moistening action. They make […]

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What is perchloroethylene or “perc”? Perchloroethylene or “Perc” is a colorless, noncombustible, volatile organic compound (VOC) typically found in liquid […]

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What is sodium laureth sulfate? Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant derived from ethoxylated lauryl alcohol. It is a cleansing […]

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What are quaternary ammonium compounds or “quats”? Quaternary ammonium compounds or “quats” are antimicrobial chemicals that are used in a variety […]

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What is formaldehyde? Formaldehyde is a commonly used preservative. It can be aded directly or instead released by other preservatives. […]

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What are ethanolamine compounds (DEA, MEA, or TEA)? Ethanolamine compounds are used as emulsifying agents, fragrances and pH adjusters [3] […]

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