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| Application |
Effect |
Aerosols (sprays, perfumes) |
- Carries and transports ethereal oils and active substances soluble in oil
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| Fluid and creamy products |
- Controls and adjusts the viscosity of complete formulations
- Disperses pigments
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| Ointments, creams, lotions, lipsticks |
- Spreads very readily and evenly on the skin (good penetration and spreading)
- Sinks in quickly
- Does not leave a greasy film if used in small doses
- Helps to retain moisture in the skin
- Has a positive effect on the elasticity and suppleness of the skin
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| Sun protection oil, bath oil |
- Carries and transports ethereal oils and active substances soluble in oil
- Promotes dissolving and mixing of the individual constituents
- Forms part of the oil phase
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