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  2. Ingredients of cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    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.

  3. 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

  4. Carmine - Wikipedia

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    Carmine (/ ˈ k ɑːr m ə n, ˈ k ɑːr m aɪ n /) – also called cochineal (when it is extracted from the cochineal insect), cochineal extract, crimson lake, or carmine lake – is a pigment of a bright-red color obtained from the aluminium complex derived from carminic acid. [2] Specific code names for the pigment include natural red 4, C.I ...

  5. Carminic acid - Wikipedia

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    An aluminum salt of carminic acid is the coloring agent in carmine, a pigment. [4] Natives of Peru had been producing cochineal dyes for textiles since at least 700 CE. [4] Synonyms are C.I. 75470 and C.I. Natural Red 4. [5] The chemical structure of carminic acid consists of a core anthraquinone structure linked to a glucose sugar unit.

  6. How a makeup designer meticulously created those eye ... - AOL

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    The makeup will move the same way as your performer. We blend everything and then we paint." Once that is done,"We apply fangs or teeth, contact lenses, wigs, a full-body suit."

  7. Cochineal - Wikipedia

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    The word cochineal is derived from the French cochenille, derived from Spanish cochinilla, in turn derived from Latin coccinus, from Greek κόκκινος kokkinos, "scarlet" from κόκκος kokkos (Latin equivalent coccum) referring in this case either to the oak berry (actually the insects of the genus Kermes) or to a red dye made from the crushed bodies thereof.

  8. Cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    The term "mineral makeup" applies to a category of face makeup, including foundation, eye shadow, blush, and bronzer, made with loose, dry mineral powders. These powders are often mixed with oil-water emulsions. Lipsticks, liquid foundations, and other liquid cosmetics, as well as compressed makeups such as eye shadow and blush in compacts, are ...

  9. Indigo carmine - Wikipedia

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    Indigo carmine, or 5,5′-indigodisulfonic acid sodium salt, is an organic salt derived from indigo by aromatic sulfonation, which renders the compound soluble in water. Like indigo, it produces a blue color , and is used in food and other consumables , cosmetics, and as a medical contrast agent and staining agent; it also acts as a pH indicator .