Lots More Information

Related HowStuffWorks Articles

Sources

  • American Chemistry Council. "The Basics -- Polymer Definition and Properties." (Date accessed: December 7, 2009.)http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_plastics/doc.asp?CID=1571&DID=5971
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review. "Cosmetic ingredients found safe as used." July 18, 2009. (Date accessed: December 8, 2009.)http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/safeasused.pdf
  • Mayo Clinic. "Acne." November 3, 2009. (Date accessed: December 4, 2009.)http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/acne/DS00169
  • The Personal Care Products Council. "Glossary." (Date accessed: December 6, 2009.) http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/glossary.php
  • The Personal Care Products Council. "Talc." (Date accessed: December 7, 2009.) http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient_details.php?ingredient_id=199
  • Starch, Michael. "New Developments in Silicone Elastomers for Skin Care." 2002. (Date accessed: December 4, 2009.)http://www1.dowcorning.com/content/publishedlit/27-1060.pdf
  • WebMD. "Dimethicone Top." (Date accessed: December 8, 2009.) http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-18321-Dimethicone+Top.aspx?drugid=18321&drugname=Dimethicone+Top