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WET WIPES CONTENT INFORMATION
INCI FUNCTION Description of Functions
Aqua SOLVENT Dissolving other components of cosmetics (usually liquid)
To aid the suspension or dispersion of liquids in a second
PEG-7 Cocoglycerides SURFACTANT - EMULSIFIER liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to
be emulsified
To aid the suspension or dispersion of liquids in a second
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil SURFACTANT - EMULSIFIER liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to
be emulsified
Increasing the water content of the skin to keep it soft and
Glycerin MOISTURIZER smooth
Glyceryl Oleate SKIN CARE - VARIED Dry by reducing flaking and restoring elasticity

Phenoxyethanol PROTECTOR and/or improve the appearance of irritated skin
Dehydroacetic Acid PROTECTOR Preventing the growth of microorganisms exclusively or
mainly in the cosmetic product
Preventing the growth of microorganisms exclusively or
Benzoic Acid PROTECTOR mainly in the cosmetic product
Preventing the growth of microorganisms exclusively or
Ethylhexylglycerin PROTECTOR
mainly in the cosmetic product
Preventing the growth of microorganisms exclusively or
Parfum PERFUMING
mainly in the cosmetic product
Tetrasodium EDTA CHELATANT Creating perfume and aromatic raw materials
Form complexes with metal ions that may affect the sta-
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil SKIN CARE - MOISTURIZING
bility and/or appearance of cosmetics
Increasing the water content in the upper layers of the
Polysorbate 20 EMULSION STABILIZATION skin. Hygroscopic substances that draw moisture from the
surrounding air.
Allantoin SKIN PROTECTOR Improving shelf life by assisting the emulsification process
and improving emulsion stability and shelf life.