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Can you explain if it's possible to use an anhydrous chemical in a skin cream?
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Anhydrous: Anhydrous is a chemical term meaning without water. Many chemical compounds naturally incorporate molecules of water into their crystalline structure. When these molecules of water are removed the compound is known as anhydrous. If the compound is re-exposed to water (even as water vapor) it will pull the water back into its structure. No reason not to use anhydrous compounds in a skin cream.
Answered 6/1/2015
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