Hand Soap

Ingredients

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  Aqua Purificata

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  Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate

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  Cocamidopropyl Betaine

  

  

  Cocamidopropyl betaine is a surfactant; it has been associated with irritation and allergic contact dermatitis, reactions that could be due to the ingredient itself or to impurities present in it, such as 3-dimethylaminopropylamine.

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  Sodium Benzoate

  Sodium benzoate is a preservative commonly used in foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

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  Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate

  

  Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate is an ester of capric acid and Polyglycerin-3 (q.v.).

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  Glycerin

  

  

  Glycerin (also called glycerol) is a naturally occurring alcohol compound and a component of many lipids. Glycerin may be of animal or vegetable origin. This ingredient is listed in the PETA's Caring Consumer guide as a byproduct of soap manufacture which typically uses animal fat.

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  Pentylene Glycol Nat

  Polyethylene terephthalate is a synthetic plastic polymer used as a film-forming agent.

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  Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil

  

  Wheat germ oil is extracted from the germ (reproductive part) of the wheat kernel.

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  Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

  

  Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a hydroxypropyl derivative of GuarHydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (q.v.).

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  Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract

  

  Equisetum Arvense Extract is an extract of the whole herb of Equisetum arvense.

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  Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Powder

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  Maltodextrin

  

  

  Maltodextrin is a saccharide material obtained by hydrolysis of starch.

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  Parfum

  The word "fragrance" or "parfum" on the product label represents an undisclosed mixture of various scent chemicals and ingredients used as fragrance dispersants such as diethyl phthalate. Fragrance mixes have been associated with allergies, dermatitis, respiratory distress and potential effects on the reproductive system.