April 9, 2012
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A polymer that improves polish adhesion and strength
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June 15, 2011
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Aloe vera is any of a variety of plants of the genus aloe, mostly native to southern Africa, bearing fleshy spiny-toothed leaves and red or yellow flowers; used to soothe and moisturize burns and skin irritations. There are more than 240 different species of aloe, growing mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America.
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June 15, 2011
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A popular carrier oil because it is non-greasy, spreads easily, and is great for nourishing the skin.
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June 15, 2011
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A vegetable oil that comes from a seed of a European mustard plant. Although moisturizing, it doesn’t leave behind a greasy residue.
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May 19, 2011
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From tosylamide/formaldehyde resin to stearalkonium bentonite, ingredient names can sound more like a top secret formula for NASA than a recipe for regular old nail polish. Each of these ingredients, however, has a purpose and plays a part in the overall performance of the polish.
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April 13, 2011
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An ingredient used to increase the opacity or “coverage” of nail enamel; often used as a white pigment.
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April 13, 2011
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Plasticizers make nail polish more flexible and increase the durability of the polish.
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March 31, 2011
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The essential oil of ylang-ylang is used in aromatherapy.
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February 28, 2011
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When vitamin E was discovered, the biggest producer of soybean oil was Eastman Kodak, which used the oil in photo processing. After realizing it could extract alpha tocopherol from the oil waste, it began selling it to vitamin producers and remains a leading supplier to this day.
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February 26, 2011
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Eucalyptus is a native Australian tree with aromatic leaves that yield an oil that can be used medicinally
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February 2, 2011
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Contact dermatitis (sometimes called allergic contact dermatitis) is caused by allergens that come into contact with the skin,. Allergic contact dermatitis often clears up on its own when suff erers avoid the offending agent.
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January 17, 2011
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An ocean vegetable rich in vitamins and minerals that contains elements essential to the proliferation of healthy skin cells.
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January 6, 2011
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Mica is any of various colored or transparent mineral silicates crystallizing in monoclinic (three unequal crystal axes) forms that readily separate into very thin leaves; used in polish to add shimmer
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January 6, 2011
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Jojoba is an emollient for skin and hair that is obtained from the nut of the jojoba shrub. Jojoba is a liquid wax that is highly penetrating and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities.
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January 6, 2011
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Comes from the leaves of the Camellia Sinesis plant and contains the highest concentration of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols.
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