short bibiography on the list of ingredients found on the back of a bottle of hand lotion.

bottle of hand lotion

chemical name

description of the chemical or ingredient.

source

aqua

water. referred to by pharmacists.

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/aqua

glycerin

glycerol. non toxic, sweet tasting, viscous compound. used for its antibacterial and antiviral properties as wound and burn treatment. also used as sweetener.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycerol

stearic acid

fatty acid. found in vegetable and animal fat. main component in cocoa and shea butter.

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Stearic-acid

isopropyl myristate

ester. moisturizer. used for its skin absorption properties. also used as head lice pesticide and in mouthwash.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_myristate

mineral oil

oil. distillate from petroleum

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral_oil

glyceryl stearate

white or cream colored wax solid. derived from glycerin and stearic acid. skin lubricant.

https://cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/glyceryl-stearate

glycol stearate

derived from ethylene glycol and stearic acid, similar properties to above.

source

dimethicone

pediculicide. it means it kills lice.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3038924/

peg-100 stearate

polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid. moisturizer, emulsifier and surfactant.

https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/inci/peg-100-stearate#:~:text=PEG%2D100%20Stearate%20is%20a,%2C%20creams%20and%20lotions%2C%20shampoos.

petrolatum

petroleum jelly. moisturizer. the actual vaseline part.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum_jelly

cetyl alcohol

alcohol derived from vegetable oils like palm or coconut.

https://www.chemicalsafetyfacts.org/cetyl-alcohol/

tapioca starch

thickener derived from the flour of the cassava root.

https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/texture-enhancer/tapioca-starch.html

phenoxyethanol

aromatic alcohol. germicidal, perfume fixative, insect repellent and antiseptic.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenoxyethanol

magnesium aluminum silicate

powder. derived from clay, used as a binder and emulsifier.

https://www.makingcosmetics.com/Magnesium-Aluminum-Silicate_p_1176.html

methylparaben

ester. preservative, used as a fungicidal, and also known as a wolf and insect pheromone.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylparaben

acrylates

derived from acrylic acid. found commonly as an adhesive in nail products.

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fragrance

generic name for perfume.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragrance

propylparaben

ester. antifungal and antimicrobial agent. also used as a food additive.

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Propylparaben#:~:text=Propylparaben%20is%20the%20benzoate%20ester,agent%20and%20an%20antimicrobial%20agent.

disodium edta

skin penetration enhancer, also used to treat lead poisoning.

https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/702146-disodium_edta/

xantham gum

thickening and stabilizing agent, named after a bacterium. polisaccaride.

https://www.bobsredmill.com/xanthan-gum.html

stearamide amp

alcohol. surfactant, boosts cosmetics foam development.

https://www.surfactant.top/en/saa/?type=detail&id=7747

avena sativa (oat) straw extract

polysaccharide, moisturizer and volumizer.

https://www.makingcosmetics.com/Oat-Straw-Extract_p_1401.html

titanium dioxide

naturally occurring mineral titanium oxide. white powder used in paint, sunscreen, and food coloring.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanium_dioxide#:~:text=Titanium%20dioxide%2C%20also%20known%20as,ilmenite%2C%20rutile%2C%20and%20anatase.