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In this chapter, the nomenclature used is according to the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI), as required for ingredient labeling in Europe.

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White, I.R., de Groot, A.C. (2006). Cosmetics and Skin Care Products. In: Frosch, P.J., Menné, T., Lepoittevin, JP. (eds) Contact Dermatitis. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-31301-X_30

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