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1
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water
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Plain old water
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2
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caprylic/ capric triglyceride
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A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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3
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glycerin
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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4
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octyldodecanol
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An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
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5
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hydrogenated polyisobutene
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Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
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6
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isostearyl alcohol
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7
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c15-19 alkane
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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8
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butylene glycol cocoate
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9
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maltooligosyl glucoside
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Helps water and oil mix together and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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10
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hydrogenated starch hydrolysate
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Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
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11
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
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A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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12
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
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Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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13
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citrus medica limonum (lemon) peel extract
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A very irritating fragrant ingredient
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14
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algae extract
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Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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15
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bacillus ferment
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16
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anthemis nobilis flower oil
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An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
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17
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil
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An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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18
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jasminum officinale (jasmine) oil
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19
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ethylcellulose
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20
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hydroxyethylcellulose
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Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
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21
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glycereth-5 lactate
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22
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tocopheryl acetate
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A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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23
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hydrogenated c6-14 olefin polymers
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24
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propylene glycol
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Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
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25
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butylene glycol
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Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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26
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alcohol
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Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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27
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foeniculum vulgare (fennel) fruit extract
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28
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humulus lupulus (hops) extract
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29
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melissa officinalis leaf extract
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A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
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30
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viscum album (mistletoe) leaf extract
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A plant extract that has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid research is lacking
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31
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chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
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Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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32
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achillea millefolium extract
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Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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33
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urea
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Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
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34
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allantoin
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Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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35
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triethanolamine
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Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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36
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panthenol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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37
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acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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38
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, microfibrous cellulse,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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39
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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40
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cellulose gum
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Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
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41
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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42
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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43
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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44
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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