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  2. Zinc stearate - Wikipedia

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    In cosmetics, zinc stearate is a lubricant and thickening agent used to improve texture. [4] It is an "activator" for accelerated rubber sulfur vulcanization. As discovered in the early days of vulcanization, zinc has a beneficial effect on the reaction of the sulfur with the polyolefin.

  3. List of cosmetic ingredients - Wikipedia

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    surfactant used as a detergent and emulsifier propane: propane CH 3 CH 2 CH 3: propellant (pressurized dispenser) paraben: preservative peg-20: a variety of Polyethylene glycol: often used as an ointment base polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) [7] (C 5 O 2 H 8) n: palmitic acid: CH 3 (CH 2) 14 COOH paraffinum liquidum: petrolatum: C 15 H 15 N ...

  4. List of food additives - Wikipedia

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    Blackcurrant seed oil – used as a food supplement, because of high content of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Also used in cosmetics. Black limes – Pepper (black, white, and green) – Black PN – color (brown and black) Bleached starch – thickener, vegetable gum; Bolivian Coriander (Porophyllum ruderale) – Bone phosphate – anti ...

  5. Metallic soap - Wikipedia

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    Aluminium soaps are used as thickening agents, in the production of cosmetics. [1] Other examples include mixed calcium/zinc soaps which are used as heat stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride. Soaps of iron, cobalt and manganese are used as drying agents in paints and varnishes and work by promoting the oxidation and crosslinking of unsaturated ...

  6. Z-Cote - Wikipedia

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    Z-Cote is a derivative of zinc oxide which is Generally Recognized As Safe and Effective (GRASE) by the FDA as a nutrient, [4] cosmetic colour additive, [5] [6] skin protection active ingredient [7] and other OTC products. [8] Manufactured zinc oxide, such as Z-Cote, is only recognised as GRASE by the FDA when it is compliant with the Good ...

  7. Eye shadow - Wikipedia

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    Zinc also adds color and can be used to increase the thickness of the eyeshadow. Silicone, paraffin wax, mineral oil or vegetable oils may be used as liquid binders. Slip allows eye shadow to glide across the skin smoothly. Products may use silica or nylon, which are fine, colorless powders.

  8. Best deodorants and antiperspirants of 2024, according to ...

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    Along with the antiperspirant, there are two aluminum-free options: the Sport deodorant stick - made with sodium stearate - and the Natural deodorant stick, which contains sodium hydroxide and a ...

  9. Stearic acid - Wikipedia

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    The stearate salts of zinc, calcium, cadmium, and lead are used as heat stabilisers PVC. Stearic acid is used along with castor oil for preparing softeners in textile sizing. They are heated and mixed with caustic potash or caustic soda. Related salts are also commonly used as release agents, e.g. in the