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Acne cosmetica is a type of contact acneiform eruption caused by or aggravated by cosmetics. [1] Signs and symptoms include a dense group of similar sized closed comedones and scattered small bumps, typically over the skin where the cosmetic has been applied. [1]
These units are mostly on the face, neck, upper chest, shoulders, and back. [3] Excess keratin combined with sebum can plug the opening of the follicle. [3] [8] This small plug is called a microcomedo. [8] Androgens increase sebum (oil) production. [3] If sebum continues to build up behind the plug, it can enlarge and form a visible comedo. [8]
When forced to crystalize as thin platelets glycol distearate can give liquids and gels a pearlescent appearance. [3] This is often used by the producers of personal care products (e.g. shower gel) to increase the visual appeal of their products. It may also act as a skin moisturizer.
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.
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR), E476, is an emulsifier made from glycerol and fatty acids (usually from castor bean, but also from soybean oil).In chocolate, compound chocolate and similar coatings, PGPR is mainly used with another substance like lecithin [2] to reduce viscosity.
Acne (/ˈækni/ ACK-nee), also known as acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin condition that occurs when dead skin cells and oil from the skin clog hair follicles. [10] Typical features of the condition include blackheads or whiteheads, pimples, oily skin, and possible scarring.
However, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's FoodData Central database, as of a few years ago, more than 8,000 branded food products still contained Red Dye No. 3. Common food ...
Fast Green FCF, also called Food green 3, FD&C Green No. 3, Green 1724, Solid Green FCF, and C.I. 42053, is a turquoise triarylmethane food dye. Its E number is E143. Fast Green FCF is recommended as a replacement of Light Green SF yellowish in Masson's trichrome , as its color is more brilliant and less likely to fade.