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Emollient
A substance that softens or smoothes the skin.
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Emulsifier
An ingredient used to bind together other ingredients like an oil and water.
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Epibolium Augustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Also known as Canadian Willowherb. This extract exhibits highly effective anti-irritant and
anti-inflammatory properties.
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Ester
A class of organic compounds formed from an organic acid and an alcohol.
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Ethanolamines
Ethoxylated compounds used as emulsifiers and surfactants. Includes Monoethanolamine
(MEA), Diethanolamine (DEA), Monoisopropanolamine (MIPA) and Triethanolamine (TEA).
Some have been implicated as possible carcinogens.
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Ethoxylates
Ethoxylates are chemical compounds made as reaction products involving ethylene oxide.
Ethoxylated materials include ingredients such as Laureth, Myreth, Ceteth, Ceteareth,
Glycereth, etc. Trace contaminants in some ethoxylates have been implicated as potent
carcinogens.
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Ethyl Alcohol
Volatile, drying alcohol.
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Derivative of glycerin with emollient properties.
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Ethylparaben
Paraben preservative. See paraben.
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