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  2. Sudocrem - Wikipedia

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    Sudocrem (/ ˈ s u d ə k r ɛ m / or / ˈ s u d ə k r i m / in Ireland) [3] is an over-the-counter medicated cream aimed primarily at the treatment of irritant diaper dermatitis. It contains a water-repellent base (consisting of oils / waxes ); protective and moisturizer agents; antibiotic and antifungal agents; and a weak anesthetic .

  3. Natural skin care - Wikipedia

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    In Indian, [28] Japanese, Unani (Roghan Baiza Murgh) [29] and Chinese [30] traditional medicine, egg oil was traditionally used as a treatment for hair care. Jojoba is used for skin care because it is a natural moisturizer for the skin. Jojoba is actually a liquid wax that becomes solid below room temperature, but is known as an oil. [31] [32] [33]

  4. Astrocaryum murumuru - Wikipedia

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    Murumuru butter, extracted from the seeds of the plant, may be used as a moisturizer. [1] One remarkable feature of this palm is that it is covered with spines up to twelve inches (30 centimeters) in length. [2] The murumuru palm trees grow in Brazil and around the Amazon and are one of the dominant trees in this region. It has a thick trunk ...

  5. Benzyl cinnamate - Wikipedia

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    It is used as an ingredient in the medicated cream product Sudocrem. [4] Uses. It is used as a flavoring agent. [3]

  6. Types of plant oils - Wikipedia

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    There are three primary types of plant oil, differing both the means of extracting the relevant parts of the plant, and in the nature of the resulting oil: Vegetable fats and oils were historically extracted by putting part of the plant under pressure, squeezing out the oil. Macerated oils consist of a base oil to which parts of plants are added.

  7. Chrysopogon zizanioides - Wikipedia

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    Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as vetiver and khus, is a perennial bunchgrass of the family Poaceae.. Vetiver is most closely related to Sorghum while sharing many morphological characteristics with other fragrant grasses, such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), citronella (Cymbopogon nardus, C. winterianus), and palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii).

  8. Humectant - Wikipedia

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    A humectant / h juː ˈ m ɛ k t ən t / is a hygroscopic (water-absorbing) substance used to keep things moist. They are used in many products, including food, cosmetics, medicines and pesticides.

  9. List of common misconceptions - Wikipedia

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    Coal is formed from prehistoric plants buried much closer to the surface, and is unlikely to migrate below 3.2 kilometers (2.0 mi) through geological processes. Most diamonds that have been dated are older than the first land plants, and are therefore older than coal. Neither "tin" foil nor "tin" cans still use tin as a primary material.