Cosmetic Chemicals
At present, the cosmetic industry selects from more than 5000 different ingredients.
MOISTURIZERS function as a moisture barrier or to attract moisture from the environment:
* cetyl alcohol (fatty alcohol) - keeps oil and water from separating; also a foam booster
* dimethicone silicone - skin condition and anti-foam ingredient
* isopropyl lanolate, myristate, and palmitate
* lanolin and lanolin [...]