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KISS Sensuous

Keep It Simply Scent-sational! Sensuous Synergy: Sensual body massage blends for him and her. An aphrodisiac bath blend. The rest is up to your imagination... (more…)

KISS Work and Study

Keep It Simply Scent-sational! Work and Study Synergy: Concentration, Fresh Work Space and Air Purifying blends for a vaporizer. (more…)

KISS Pure Luxury

Keep It Simply Scent-sational! Pure Luxury Synergy: A decadent bath blend. A luxury body massage blend. A pure floral bouquet perfume. Just add candles, and your evening will...

Energizing / Refreshing / Reviving

Peppy and invigorating, the vapors of these essential oils are ideal for those moments when the mind and body is starting to lag. When you need a...

Carrier Oils

Before essential oils can be used in aromatherapy they must be diluted in a 'carrier', since they are too powerful to use neat. Whilst there are other carriers...

BHA and BHT Use in Cosmetics BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) are closely related synthetic antioxidants used as preservatives in lipsticks and moisturizers, among other cosmetics....

2. Coal tar dyes

Coal Tar Dyes P-phenylenediamine and colours identified by "C.I." followed by a five digit number In addition to coal tar dyes, natural and inorganic pigments used in cosmetics...

3. DEA-related ingredients

DEA Use in Cosmetics DEA (diethanolamine) and DEA compounds are used to make cosmetics creamy or sudsy. DEA also acts as a pH adjuster, counteracting the acidity of...

4. Dibutyl phthalate

Dibutyl Phthalate Use in Cosmetics Dibutyl phthalate (pronounced thal-ate), or DBP, is used mainly in nail products as a solvent for dyes and as a plasticizer that prevents...

5. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives

Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea, methenamine, quaternium-15, and sodium hydroxymethylglycinate Use in Cosmetics These formaldehyde-releasing agents are used as preservatives in a wide range of...