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What is sodium lauryl sulfate? Sodium lauryl sulfate is a denaturant and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of lauryl […]
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What is Phenoxyethanol: Chemical Free Living
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: Chemical Free Living
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 Polycrylate: Chemical Free Living
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: Chemical Free Living
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: Chemical Free Living
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: Chemical Free Living
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: Chemical Free Living
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: Chemical Free Living
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: Chemical Free Living
What are parabens? Parabens are preservatives and anti-microbials that are commonly used in cosmetics, personal care products and some foods […]