| Name |
Information |
| W |
|
| Walnut Shell Powder |
The ground powder of the walnut shell acts as a natural exfoliant. |
| Water |
Most frequently listed main ingredient in skin care products, used in its purest form, void of minerals and other chemicals, hence the various names like distilled, deionized, purified, etc. |
| Waxes |
A film former, emollient used in cosmetics, hair grooming preparations,
lipsticks, hair straighteners, coating on fresh fruit and vegetables,
packaging materials. Generally accepted as safe; may cause allergic
reactions depending on purity. See mineral oil. |
| Wheat Germ Oil |
Oil from the embryo of the wheat kernel that is high in vitamin E. Used as
a moisturizer in cosmetics. |
| White head |
The plug of a clogged oil gland (pore) lying beneath the surface of the
skin. Smaller that a blackhead, it is sometimes only visible with the help
of a magnifying glass |
| Wintergreen Oil |
A tonic, flavouring, stimulant and astringent, aromatic oil has a warming action on
muscles. Brings relief to swollen or sore muscles. See Methyl salicylate. |
| Witch Hazel |
A natural extract from the leaves and twigs of a shrub. A skin refresher,
local anaesthetic and a natural, gentle astringent. It is soothing to the
skin and helps regulate sebaceous glands. |