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  2. Hydroquinone - Wikipedia

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    Hydroquinone, also known as benzene-1,4-diol or quinol, is an aromatic organic compound that is a type of phenol, a derivative of benzene, having the chemical formula C 6 H 4 (OH) 2. It has two hydroxyl groups bonded to a benzene ring in a para position. It is a white granular solid. Substituted derivatives of this parent compound are also ...

  3. Benzoin (resin) - Wikipedia

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    In perfumery, benzoin is used as a fixative, slowing the dispersion of essential oils and other fragrance materials into the air. [7] Benzoin is used in cosmetics, veterinary medicine, and scented candles. [8] It is used as a flavoring in alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, baked goods, chewing gum, frozen dairy, gelatins, puddings, and soft ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. Beauty Products Keep Getting Recalled for Benzene. Just ... - AOL

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    Beauty products like dry shampoo keep getting recalled for containing benzene, a human carcinogen linked to cancer. Experts reveal why benzene is even in dry shampoo, plus ways you can reduce your ...

  6. 13 expert-approved products for treating hyperpigmentation in ...

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    Type: Hyperpigmentation products come in a variety of formulas, many of which can be used together in order to better treat discoloration. Ugonabo says she typically employs “a combination ...

  7. Tincture of benzoin - Wikipedia

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    It is issued and used in the U.S. military to treat blisters. A common treatment utilized by medics in the U.S. Army is to drain the fluid from a blister and then inject enough compound tincture of benzoin into the void to glue the blister to the underlying skin, to serve as a local antiseptic, and to prevent further abrasion or loss of skin.

  8. Potentially harmful chemicals used in many cosmetic products ...

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    California Gov. Gavin Newsom has banned 26 chemicals — used in many cosmetics such as hair products, bodywash and nail polish — due to concerns about health harms.

  9. 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.