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Ingredients of cosmetic products are listed following International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI). These INCI names often differ greatly from systematic chemical nomenclature or from more common trivial names. The below tables are sorted as follows:
Nipastat is the brand name for a mixture of parabens (parahydroxybenzoates) by Clariant, a chemicals company. Parabens are a type of compound used as a preservative in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food. Nipastat is a white powder at room temperature, but is typically dissolved into a liquid product.
Propylparaben (also spelled propyl paraben) is the n-propyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid.It occurs as a natural substance found in many plants and some insects. Additionally, it can be manufactured synthetically for use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and foods. [1]
In most cosmetics paraben is used at low levels, ranging from 0.01 to 0.3%. [9] Butylparaben is used in low concentrations in liquid and solid medication suspensions, such as Tylenol ( acetaminophen ) and ibuprofen .
Castor oil and its derivatives are found in many cosmetics as it is "non-comedogenic" (does not exacerbate or contribute to acne). [3]Cerebrosides (cells from the nervous systems of cattle or swine) were once used in some high-end skin-care products to increase moisture retention and to create a smooth skin surface, [4] however the BSE controversy has put an end to this practice.
Methylparaben is an anti-fungal agent often used in a variety of cosmetics and personal-care products. It is also used as a food preservative and has the E number E218. Methylparaben is commonly used as a fungicide in Drosophila food media at 0.1%. [ 5 ]
From K-beauty to hair extensions, these Asian-owned brands have transformed the beauty space.
Noxell Corporation, formerly known as the Noxzema Chemical Company, [1] was a Maryland-based company that made household products. Its best known brands were Noxzema and CoverGirl . In 2016, it became a subsidiary of The Procter & Gamble Company .