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Naturally Derived
Some of our products may have some unfamiliar sounding ingredients. Here is a
list of those products and their origins.
As you can see, many are derived from natural sources.
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Emulsifying Wax NF |
Polawax |
Plant based and used to create a bond between
oil and water. Creams and lotions depend on emulsifiers to form a
stable and smooth texture when both water and oils are present. |
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Polysorbate 20 |
Emulsifier |
This commonly used emulsifier is a thick oily
liquid that is derived from lauric acid. Lauric Acid is a constituent
of coconut oil. |
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Propylene Glycol |
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Often derived from Lactic acid, glucose or
seaweed. Other than water, this is the most common moisture carrying
ingredient in cosmetic bases because it moisturizes better than
glycerin. |
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Sodium Chloride |
Sea Salts |
Used as an astringent, antiseptic and
cleanser. it is also used to affect the products' viscosity. |
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Stearic Acid |
Palm Stearic |
A vegetable derivative used to stiffen and
stabilize lotions and creams. Occurs naturally in vegetable fats. |
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