ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS (MATE) LEAF EXTRACT
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Function/use(s): Hair Conditioning Agent; Skin-Conditioning Agent - Miscellaneous; PERFUMING
About ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS (MATE) LEAF EXTRACT: Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the mate, Ilex paraguariensis.
Synonym(s): ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, EXTRACT OF ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS; EXTRACT OF MATE; EXTRACT OF PARAGUAY TEA; EXTRACT OF YERBA MATE; MATE EXTRACT; MATE (ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS) EXTRACT; PARAGUAY TEA EXTRACT; YERBA MATE EXTRACT; ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS EXTRACT; MATE, EXT.; MATE LEAF EXTRACT
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| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel |
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| 147 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical
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| IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List | MATE ABSOLUTE (ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS ST. HIL.) | reported as used in fragrance compounds in 2008 |
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| IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List | IFRA (International Fragrance Assocication). 2010. IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List based on 2008 Use Survey. Accessed online 01/04/2010: http://www.ifraorg.org/Home/News/Latest-News/page.aspx/66?xf_itemId=43&xf_selectionDatapartId=25 |
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