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Burt's Bees Sensitive Facial Cleanser is meant to help remove dirt, oil, and makeup without causing redness or irritation. Two of the main ingredients in this cleanser include 1.) Glycerin and 2.) Cetyl Alcohol

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Glycerin, which is the commercial name for Glycerol, is also called propane-1,2,3-triol, and it has the chemical formula of C3H8O3.

Origin and Properties:
Glycerin originates in plants, however they come in the forms of triglycerides, which are esters of glycerol. Hydrolysis of these triglycerides occur, which produces glycerin. This hydrolysis occurs in the creation of soaps and other skincare products. Fatty acids are combined with lye to make soap, in which glycerin is a byproduct. This glycerin can then be removed from the soap, and then subsequently be used in other products. In its form, glycerin is a liquid that is odorless and colorless, but is slightly sweet.

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Health Effects and Purpose in Product (Glycerin)

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Health Effects and Purpose in Product (Glycerin)

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Glycerin is used in an abundant of skincare and healthcare products, such as soaps, shaving creams, burn creams, and toothpaste. Within healthcare products, it can be used to improve smoothness, provide lubrication, or be used to retain moisture due to it being a tightly bounded compound. Glycerin is also a contact bacterial desiccant, meaning that it can dehydrate bacteria and kill it through basic contact. This allows glycerin, in its natural form, to be used as a reliever for cuts, bruises, rashes, and burns.

The purpose of glycerin in Burt's Bees Facial Cleanser is that it allows for the skin to become firmer whilst keeping it smooth and hydrated at the same time. It is inherently a natural product, therefore it can be used on sensitive skins without irritating it.

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Health Effects and Purpose in Product (Cetyl Alcohol)

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Health Effects and Purpose in Product (Cetyl Alcohol)

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Cetyl Alcohol is used in many skincare products in order to treat, prevent, or improve dry, scaly, rough, or itchy skin. This is through the moisturizing and soothing aspect of the molecule. Due to its soothing aspects, cetyl alcohol can also be used to treat different health problems, such as rashes and burns. It is inherently a chemical that separates oil from water, which allows for products to improve in the hydration aspect. Although it is an alcohol, which can be irritating to the skin, this specific type of alcohol is not, since, as mentioned before, it is a fatty alcohol. The FDA and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has stated that cetyl alcohol is safe to use on the skin.

The purpose of cetyl alcohol in Burt's Bees Facial Cleanser is that it provides a layer of oil above the skin that it is applied to. This layer of oil traps water underneath the skin, which allows for the skin to become more hydrated. It helps prevent acne as well, as it traps the water in the pores to allow for deeper cleansing of the skin.

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Cetyl Alcohol is also called hexadecan-1-ol, and it has the chemical formula of C16H34O.

Origin and Properties:
Cetyl Alcohol is a combination of cetyl and stearyl alcohol that generally comes from fruit or vegetable sources, including coconuts, palm oils, corn, or soy vegetable oils. The most common method of getting cetyl alcohol is through the reduction of palmitic acid, a product from palm oil. Cetyl Alcohol is normally in the form of a white, flaky wax-like substance. It is insoluble, and usually has no taste or odor. Cetyl Alcohol can melt to a liquid at 49.3 degrees Celsius. It must be noted that Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol, meaning that it has a long-chain carbon with an even amount of carbon atoms and a single alcohol group attached to the last carbon. This improves its use in skin and healthcare products.