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Alcohol - Used as a solvent, carrier or astringent, and is antiseptic and bactericidal. Fatty alcohols are organic compounds that have been exposed to hydrogen and are often used as moisturizers or thickeners (e.g. cetyl alcohol.)

Antioxidant - Neutralizes or blocks the damaging effects of free radicals (e.g. vitamin C.)

Emollient - Fatty substances and oils that soften, hydrate or condition the skin (e.g. dimethicone.)

Emulsifier - Holds the oil-based and water-based ingredients together, helping to stabilize a product (e.g. carrageenan.)

Humectant - Hydrating substance that increases skin's moisture content and binds moisture to the skin (e.g. urea.)

Preservative - Ensures the product is microbiologically safe and stable by preventing the growth of micro-organisms. Bioelements uses safe, non-toxic preservatives (e.g. propylparaben.)

Surfactant - Surface-active ingredients that bind matter to water and can create bubbles. Foaming agents, wetting agents and cleansers are all surfactants (e.g. sodium lauryl sulfate.) Some surfactants also work as emulsifiers (e.g. polysorbate-20.)

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