antioxidant: A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products or personal hygiene products.
emollient: Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin, moisturizing
emulsion: A suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix; a mixture of two immiscible liquids
emulsifier: An emulsifier is a surface-active agent that facilitates the mixing of two or more liquid substances that would separate into its component parts under normal conditions; has two ends--one oil-attracting end (hydrophobic) and one water-attracting (hydrophilic) end.
humectant: A substance that promotes retention of moisture
petrochemical: Relating to or denoting substances obtained by the refining and processing of petroleum or natural gas
preservative: a substance or preparation added to a product to destroy or inhibit the multiplication of microorganisms.
salicylic acid: a monohydroxybenzoic acid, a type of phenolic acid and a beta hydroxy acid.In addition to being an important active metabolite of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), which acts in part as a prodrug to salicyclic acid, it is probably best known for its use in anti-acne treatments. The salts and esters of salicylic acid are known as salicylates.
salicylates: chemicals that occur naturally in many plants, including many fruits vegetables, and herbs. salicylates in plants act as a natural immune hormone and preservative, protecting the plants against diseases, insects, fungi, and harmful bacteria. salicylates are also created synthetically and can be found in many medicines, perfumes and preservatives.
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