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Wednesday, March 2, 2011Basics

Tonic Agent

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Tonic agents produce a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.

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Among tonic agents:
• Plant extracts: Grapefruit, Rock Fennel, Iris Root, Malt, Nutmeg, Ginseng, Pomegranate, Ginger …
• Essential oils: Holy Ghost Root, Orange Peel, Palmarosa, Eucalyptus, Cedarwoood, Balmmintoil, Myrtle, Rose, Basil, Thyme …
• Hydrosols and Floral waters: Tea, Hazelnut leaf, Indian Lotus …
• Aromatic substances: Eugenol, Geraniol …
• Other ingredients: Escin, Esculin, Nicotinyl Alcohol, Theophylline …

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