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Ingredient	Function
Aqua	Solvent Dissolves substances or ingredients
Sodium Laureth Sulfate	Surfactant An ingredient which helps to clean or remove dirt and oil, creating foam when used with water
Sodium chloride	Viscosity Controlling Agent Controls the density or thickness of a product
Glycerin	Humectant Helps to retain water in a product, in hair or the top layers of skin
Cocamidopropyl Betaine	Surfactant An ingredient which helps to clean or remove dirt and oil, creating foam when used with water
Dimethiconol	Hair Conditioning Agent Helps to improve the gloss, sheen and texture of your hair
Parfum	Fragrance Provides a distinctive, pleasant smell 2,4-Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde A crushed leaves scent. The green character from this ingredient plays well in fruity, citrus, agrestic, floral compositions. Scent: Green 2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol A fresh and clean citrus smell. This ingredient provides an alternative to citrus oils. Scent: Citrus 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate A vanilla, creamy, caramel, chocolate note which brings softness to oriental fragrances or unexpected cacao tones to flower scents like rose. Scent: 4-Methyl-3-Decen-5-Ol A strong green floral character with fresh and fruity violet leaf aspects. Scent: Green 4-Tert-Butyldihydrocinnamaldehyde A watery, fresh note used in various kinds of floral fragrances, like muguet, peony and honeysuckle. Scent: Floral Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil A fresh, radiant, tangy scent. Orange peel oil is extracted from the fruit of citrus sinensis L. Scent: Citrus Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid, 2-[1-(3,3-Dimethylcyclohexyl)Ethoxy]-2-Methylpropyl Ester A fruity, sweet honey blackberry scent. This long-lasting, sweet and cosmetic must can be used in a variety of fragrances: chypre, floral, fougere, oriental and woody. It gives smooth effects to fragrance creations and blends well with fruity scents. Scent: Dimethyl Phenethyl Butyrate A sweet and ripe plum scent frequently used to assist in the creation of a ripe plum character. Scent: Fruity Dipropylene Glycol An odourless ingredient that helps to dissolve solid fragrance ingredients in order to blend them with fragrances more easily. Scent: Ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate A mix of strawberry and kiwi scent with a whisky nuance, This ingredient is found in orange juice. It is largely used for fruit reconstitutions such as strawberry, pineapple, apple and red berry. Scent: Fruity Ethyl Acetoacetate An ethereal fruity scent, reminiscent of green apples and strawberry. It is used in several fruit reconstitutions such as strawberry, orange and tropical fruits to boost the top note. Scent: Fruity Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate A sweet, fruity strawberry-like with floral honey undertones. As well as being used in strawberry compounds, this product is useful in a variety of floral compositions, such as jasmine and rose. It blends particularly well with woody notes and aldehydes. Scent: Fruity Ethyl-3Aalpha,4Beta,7Beta,7Aalpha-Octahydro-4,7-Methano-Indene-3A-Carboxylate A sweet, fruity and candy scent. This harmonizes wonderfully with jasmine, tuberose, lavender, bergamot and citrus. Scent: Fruity Gamma-Nonalactone A creamy and appetizing coconut scent. Scent: Fruity Guaiac wood oil A woody, spicy powdery scent. This oil is obtained by distilling the Bulnesia sarmienti plant. Scent: Woody Isoamyl Allylglycolate A pineapple scent that adds a sparkling top note to any fragrance. Scent: Fruity Linalyl Acetate A soft lavender scent with bergamot and petitgrain facets. This ingredient is found in different natural oils such as rosewood or hô wood. Scent: Floral Methoxyhydratropaldehyde An anisic scent with a watery floral aspect. This ingredient has notes of the heliotrope flower but is twisted with anisic character to deliver a distinct scent. Scent: Nerol A fresh citrus-rose, geranium smell. This ingredient is found in many oils like that of rose, lemon and grapefruit. It is mainly used in floral fragrances where it gives freshness, especially to rose notes. Scent: Floral Nerolidol Isomers A mild, delicate floral note with some woody nuances. Scent: Floral P-Tert-Butyl-Alpha-Methylhydrocinnamal /Methylanthranilate Schiff Base A thick, neroli scent, which is often used to give richness and sensuality to flower fragrances. Scent: Floral Pentamethylcyclopent-3-Ene-Butanol A woody scent. This ingredient is used to give sandalwood character to fragrances. Scent: Woody Pentamethylheptenone A woody, cedar scent with a floral, violet character. Scent: Woody Rose Ketone-4 A floral, fruity note with rose, plum and berry facets. This ingredient is found in a variety of fruits such as plums, strawberries and apricots. It is commonly used in floral and fruity fragrances. Scent: Floral Trans-Rose Ketone-2 A floral, rose note with a fruity plum character. This ingredient is found in rose and often used in floral and fruity fragrances. Scent: Floral Trimethyl-Pentylcyclopentanone A jasmine, peach and apricot note which makes a soft, floral effect in jasmine, tuberose and honeysuckle fragrances. Scent: Floral
Glycol Distearate	Opacifier Makes the product appear more opaque or pearly
Sodium benzoate	Preservative This prolongs the shelf-life of the product, even once it has been opened, protecting it from bacteria, yeasts and moulds
Citric acid	pH Adjuster Controls the acidity / alkalinity balance of products
Carbomer	Viscosity Controlling Agent Controls the density or thickness of a product
Gluconolactone	Hair Conditioning Agent Helps to improve the gloss, sheen and texture of your hair
Cocamide MEA	Surfactant An ingredient which helps to clean or remove dirt and oil, creating foam when used with water
Sodium hydroxide	pH Adjuster Controls the acidity / alkalinity balance of products
TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate	Emulsifier Helps two or more liquids, that don't usually combine to form a single solution; often referred to as an 'emulsion'
TEA-Sulfate	Emulsion Stabiliser Prevents a mixture from separating and helping to increase a product's shelf life
Sodium sulfate	Viscosity Controlling Agent Controls the density or thickness of a product
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer	Opacifier Makes the product appear more opaque or pearly
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride	Hair Conditioning Agent Helps to improve the gloss, sheen and texture of your hair
Trehalose	Humectant Helps to retain water in a product, in hair or the top layers of skin
Mica	Opacifier Makes the product appear more opaque or pearly
CI 77891	Colourant Colours the product, your hair or skin
Disodium EDTA	Sequestrant Helps prevent impurities from water from causing adverse effects on product performance, appearance, or stability.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional	Fragrance Provides a distinctive, pleasant smell
Hexyl Cinnamal	Fragrance Provides a distinctive, pleasant smell
PEG-45M	Slip Modifier Helps a product spread more easily
Phenoxyethanol	Preservative This prolongs the shelf-life of the product, even once it has been opened, protecting it from bacteria, yeasts and moulds
Linalool	Fragrance Provides a distinctive, pleasant smell
Limonene	Fragrance Provides a distinctive, pleasant smell
Citronellol	Fragrance Provides a distinctive, pleasant smell
Benzophenone-4	UV Absorber Helps to protect the product formulation from UV rays
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate	Surfactant An ingredient which helps to clean or remove dirt and oil, creating foam when used with water
Silica	Anticaking Agent Helps to prevent the formation of lumps in the product.
Benzyl alcohol	Fragrance Provides a distinctive, pleasant smell
PPG-12	Viscosity Controlling Agent Controls the density or thickness of a product

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