Sunday 6 March 2011

Hair Care Ingredients: Part II

Beet Extract - Extract from the stem base of the beet used for its reddish color.


Benzophenone - 3 and 4 - A sunscreen that blocks UV - A rays.


Beta Carotene - Found in all plant and many animal tissues, beta carotene is extracted as red crystals or crystalline powder, used as coloring in cosmetics. Also used in the manufacture of Vitamin A. Used also as antioxidant.


Biotin - A naturally occurring vitamin H. Some studies show that it has a positive effect on hair growth when taken internally.


Boric Acid - An inorganic acid and mild antiseptic, and preservative.


Butylene Glycol - Organic humectant similar to propylene glycol.

1 comment:

  1. have you tried biotin?...i want to try it but im scared my skin will break out, or i'll start becoming hairy.

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