Xanthan gum is used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in variety of foods, personal care products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medicine and some other industrial applications. Xanthan gum has some remarkable properties like: * Ability to
Ethanol can be found in alcoholic beverages. Methanol, is also known as wood clue, if exposed and gotten into contact with can cause blindness and even death in some situations. Propanol is the most toxic and dangerous and is fatal if consumed. These alcohols are toxic to membranes and can result in damage or death of the cell. Methanol, ethanol, and propanol are all alcohols, their only difference is in their number of carbon and hydrogen atoms inside the molecule.
“One of the primary ingredients in mineral makeup, as well as in ordinary makeup, is titanium dioxide.” (White, 2011) The main product in mineral and regular makeup would be titanium dioxide, which is known for adding radiance and coverage to makeup. This is helpful to the experiment because it shows which ingredient will be primarily tested. This tells people that are allergic to titanium dioxide to not use makeup since there will be a lot of this ingredient in
This is because the mineral oil used in making baby oil is a byproduct of refined crude oil which is used to make gasoline and petroleum products. Good thing there are natural alternatives to baby oil. These natural oils have been used for centuries as medicine and skincare. While these products are mild and tested safe for use by both babies and adults, it is still best to do a spot test on the skin to see if there will be an allergic reaction. Take note that
“Propylene glycol, a chemical found in e-liquids, can irritate the eyes and airways... Early studies have also revealed that when propylene glycol or glycerin are heated and vaporized, they can degrade into formaldehyde and acetaldehyde... Both of these
Purifying process is where most of the nutrients drained out and if it is not fully done, it may be difficult to digest. Palm oil can also be toxic when it is in oxidized state. It can threaten the organ toxicity of
ORGANOPHOSPHORUS POISONING Description Description Organophosphate poisoning results from exposure to organophosphates (OPs), which cause the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase(AChE), leading to the accumulation of acetylcholine (ACh) in the body. Organophosphates and carbamates are the most frequently used insecticides worldwide. These compounds cause 80% of the reported toxic exposures to insecticides. Organophosphates produce a clinical syndrome that can be effectively treated if recognized early. The typically described clinical syndrome in adults often does not occur in young children.
Exploration, transportation, and exploitation of crude oil can cause marine and terrestrial oil pollution. Oil spill is harmfull for marine environment. Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) in gasoline are the examples of heavy metal that are usually contained in gasoline and it can be stick and make soil is contaminant. Thus, the industrial waste needs a
As I mentioned at the beginning, any skin-friendly oil or heavy carrier oil like Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, Almond Oil, Olive Oil or even Vegetable Oil is sufficient to serve the purpose. I am using a Baby Oil which has mineral oil in it. I use Mineral Oil because stays on top of skin’s surface. I have very acne-prone skin and majority of natural oils cause bursts of new pimples with just one application because they penetrate deeper into the skin and increases oiliness. I do a double wash on my face afterwards which removes all tresses of mineral oil from my face so its harmful effects do not get its time to put dents on the skin.
Mineral water is a product of natural rain water after years of being filtered through mineral spring that contains various mineral compounds. Drinking water is simply tap water without any minerals substances, boiled or filtered and then packaged out. “Many consumers today are not aware of the difference. But the Health Ministry has a simple