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Borage Seed Oil (Borago Officinalis Seed)—Emollient and skin conditioner. Borage Oil comes from the seeds of the borage plant. These seeds provide a very fine oil of excellent quality, which is employed in very specific skin care preparations only. Contains potassium and calcium and has emollient properties.
Boron Nitride—This inorganic compound imparts a cooling sensation on the skin. Boron Nitride powders have a superior thermal conductivity that enables them to transport heat rapidly and efficiently away from the skin, providing a mild soothing sensation and soft-touch feel to the skin.
Brazilian Nut—This natural emollient and gentle surfactant is rich in vitamins A and E and acts as a natural and gentle cleanser, softener, and anti-aging conditioner for the skin.
Brij 30 (Laureth-4) Surfactant—Emulsifying agent.
Bupleurum Falcatum Extract—This extract is obtained from the fleshy plant stems of Bupleurum Falactum.
Bupleurum Falactum—A root commonly known as Hare’s Ear Root and often used in Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. See also Pleurmincyl.
Buteth-3—See Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate.
Butylene Glycol—This solvent is used in cosmetics to dissolve some raw material ingredients. It has emollient properties to maintain the soft, smooth and pliable appearance of the skin.
Butylparaben—It is a preservative. See also Isopropylparaben.
Butyrospermum Parkii—See Shea Butter.
