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Monday, October 27, 2008Cosmetics glossary

Hydrotope

Hydrotopes increase the solubility of a substance which is otherwise difficult to dissolve in water.

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Among hydrotopes:
• Ammonium Xylenesulfonate
• Compounds which have the suffixes -sulfonate, -sulfosuccinate, -propylamine oxide
• Dodecyldimethylamine Oxide (Lauramine Oxide)

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Convulsive

A substance is said Convulsive when able to cause convulsions.

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Allergenic

Which may promote or cause allergies.

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Uterotrophic

A substance that helps for the development of the uterus (increasing size and weight).

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Neurotoxic

Applied to a substance which may have an adverse effect on the nervous system, by modifying even eliminating the nerve impulse.

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Convulsive

Characterized by convulsions (involuntary and jerky contractions). A substance is said Convulsive when able to cause convulsions.

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Abortive, abortifascient

Which causes an abortion.

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Emmenagogic

Which induces menstrual flow.

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Soothing

Which helps in lowering skin's or scalp's discomfort.

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Soothing Agent

Soothing agents help lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.

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Tonic Agent

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

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Antiviral

Said of a substance active against viruses.

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Tonic

Which produces a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.