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Acetylated lanolin alcohol (sometimes known as sheep alcohol, lanolin alcohol, or wool alcohol) is a non-drying organic compound produced from lanolin, the fat of wool shearings, which has been reacted with acetic acid and a small amount of lye. There are synthetic variants available; however, the animal-derived product has more anti-allergenic ...
Wool fat tin (adeps lanae), at the Centre touristique de la Laine et de la Mode in Verviers, Belgium. Lanolin (from Latin lāna 'wool', and oleum 'oil'), also called wool fat, wool yolk, wool wax, sheep grease, sheep yolk, or wool grease, is a wax secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals. [1]
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.
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 2) 11-14 CH 3 (commonly found in products that are fade resistant and water/sweat resistant) allantoin: N-(2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)urea
What is sugar alcohol? According to Beaumont Health, sugar alcohol is a reduced-calorie sweetener. It is a carbohydrate with a chemical makeup similar to sugar — meaning it can activate ...
Kohl is an eye cosmetic, traditionally made by crushing stibnite for use similar to that of charcoal in mascara. It is widely used throughout the world, typically as eyeliner to contour or darken the eyelids.
Cosmetics have various purposes, including personal and skin care. They can also be used to conceal blemishes and enhance natural features (such as the eyebrows and eyelashes). Makeup can also add colour to a person's face, enhance a person's features or change the appearance of the face entirely to resemble a different person, creature, or ...
Eye liner is commonly used in a daily make-up routine to define the eye or create the look of a wider or smaller eye. It can be used as a tool to create various looks or to highlight different features of the eyes. Eye liner can be drawn above upper lashes or below lower lashes or both, even on the water lines of the eyes.