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THIOGLYCERIN

Thioglycerin is a cosmetic ingredient used for depilatory, hair waving or straightening, keratolytic, and reducing.

Scale loosening

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THIOGLYCERIN

Thioglycerin is a cosmetic ingredient used for depilatory, hair waving or straightening, keratolytic, and reducing.

Scale loosening

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Low summary confidence

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POLYGLYCERIN-6

Humectant

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POLYPROPANEDIOL-5/POLYGLYCERIN-3 COPOLYMER SESQUISTEARATE

Surfactant - CleansingSurfactant - Emulsifying

Ingredient type: Polymer

THIOGLYCERIN

DepilatoryHair Waving Or StraighteningKeratolyticReducing

Ingredient type: Defined chemical
Ingredient family: Polyols

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Humectant

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POLYPROPANEDIOL-5/POLYGLYCERIN-3 COPOLYMER SESQUISTEARATE

Surfactant - CleansingSurfactant - Emulsifying

Ingredient type: Polymer

THIOGLYCERIN

DepilatoryHair Waving Or StraighteningKeratolyticReducing

Ingredient type: Defined chemical
Ingredient family: Polyols

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