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Surfactants |
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 Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate,  Ammonium Xylenesulfonate
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Substances which lower the surface tension. They are generally used as cleansing, emulsifying and/or foaming agents. |
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Emulsifiers |
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 Cetyl Alcohol,  Cocamide MEA
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Substances which are surface-active agents that promote the mixing of oils and water. |
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Conditioning Agents |
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 Cetyl Alcohol,  Dimethicone,  Glycol Distearate, Trimethyl Tricaprylate/Tricaprate,  Panthenol,  Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
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Substances that enhance the look and feel of hair. |
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Buffering Agent |
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 Sodium Citrate,  Citric Acid
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Substances which adjust or stabilize the pH |
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Preservatives |
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 DMDM Hydantoin,  Methylchloroisothiazolinone,  Methylisothiazolinone,  Sodium Benzoate
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Substances which slow or inhibit the development of micro-organisms |
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Chelator |
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 EDTA
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Substances which form complexes with metal ions to prevent their adverse effects on stability and/or appearance. |
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Parfum |
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Impart a pleasant scent or cover a material odor. |
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