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  2. List of cosmetic ingredients - Wikipedia

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    denatured alcohol: ethanol made unsuitable for drinking, often via addition of denatonium.: solvent, carrier, astringent alkyl benzoate C12 - C15 : benzoic acid ester, C 6 H 5 COO(CH

  3. Paraffin wax - Wikipedia

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    Bullet lubricant – with other ingredients, such as olive oil and beeswax; Candle-making; Coatings for waxed paper or waxed cotton; Component of surfboard wax, ski wax, and skateboard wax; Crayons; Food-grade paraffin wax: Shiny coating used in candy-making; although edible, it is nondigestible, passing through the body without being broken down

  4. Ingredients of cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    The search for new ingredients and products often brings controversy, typically over ingredients whose function is unproven or disputed. There are a few potential dangers regarding the use of cosmetics. One such danger is the use of old mascara. Some mascaras contain an ingredient that breaks down to produce formaldehyde. The formaldehyde ...

  5. International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients - Wikipedia

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    Ingredient names must comply by law with EU requirements by using INCI names. [8] The cosmetic regulation laws are enforceable for important consumer safety. For example, the ingredients are listed on the ingredient declaration for the purchaser to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction to an ingredient the user has had an allergy to before.

  6. Absolute (perfumery) - Wikipedia

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    Some raw materials are either too delicate or too inert to be steam-distilled and can only yield their aroma through solvent extraction. Examples of these are jasmine and beeswax. Absolutes in demand include rose, jasmine, tuberose, jonquil, ylang-ylang, mimosa, boronia, lavender, lavandin, geranium, clary sage, violet, oakmoss, tonka bean.

  7. Anchovy essence - Wikipedia

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    Anchovy essence is a brown or pink, thick, oily sauce, consisting of pounded anchovies, spices such as black pepper or cayenne pepper, and sometimes wine. [1] It is used as a flavoring for soups, sauces, and other dishes since at least the 19th century. [ 2 ]

  8. Pomade - Wikipedia

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    In the 19th century, bear fat was usually the main pomade ingredient. [5] In 1873 UK company Morgan's Pomade was established [ 6 ] selling Hair Darkening Pomade across the world. By the early 20th century, petroleum jelly, [ 7 ] beeswax, and lard were more commonly used. [ 8 ]

  9. List of food additives - Wikipedia

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    Flavors are additives that give food a particular taste or smell, and may be derived from natural ingredients or created artificially. Flavor enhancers Flavor enhancers enhance a food's existing flavors. They may be extracted from natural sources (through distillation, solvent extraction, maceration, among other methods) or created artificially.