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2. Shellac - Wikipedia

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   as a topcoat in nail polish (although not all nail polish sold as "shellac" contains shellac, and some nail polish not labelled in this way does) [citation needed] in sculpture, to seal plaster and in conjunction with wax or oil-soaps, to act as a barrier during mold-making processes [citation needed]

3. Ingredients of cosmetics - Wikipedia

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   Common ingredients. Castor oil and its derivatives are found in many cosmetics as it is "non-comedogenic" (does not exacerbate or contribute to acne).. Cerebrosides (cells from the nervous systems of cattle or swine) were once used in some high-end skin-care products to increase moisture retention and to create a smooth skin surface, however the BSE controversy has put an end to this practice.

4. Lanolin - Wikipedia

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   Lanolin (from Latin lāna 'wool', and oleum 'oil'), also called wool fat, wool yolk, wool wax, sheep grease, or wool grease, is a wax secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool -bearing animals. [1] Lanolin used by humans comes from domestic sheep breeds that are raised specifically for their wool. Historically, many pharmacopoeias have referred ...

5. Wax - Wikipedia

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   Jojoba oil – a liquid wax ester, from the seed of Simmondsia chinensis. Ouricury wax – from the Brazilian feather palm, Syagrus coronata. Rice bran wax – obtained from rice bran (Oryza sativa) Soy wax – from soybean oil; Tallow tree wax – from the seeds of the tallow tree Triadica sebifera. Mineral waxes. Ceresin waxes

6. Foundation (cosmetics) - Wikipedia

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   Foundation is a liquid, cream, or powder makeup applied to the face and neck to create an even, uniform color to the complexion, cover flaws and, sometimes, to change the natural skin tone. Some foundations also function as a moisturizer, sunscreen, astringent or base layer for more complex cosmetics. Foundation applied to the body is generally ...

7. Emulsifying wax - Wikipedia

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   Emulsifying wax is a cosmetic emulsifying ingredient. The ingredient name is often followed by the initials NF, indicating that it conforms to the specifications of the National Formulary . Emulsifying wax is created when a wax material (either a vegetable wax of some kind or a petroleum-based wax) is treated with a detergent (typically sodium ...