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water (aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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cyclopentasiloxane
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A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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3
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dimethicone
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A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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4
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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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5
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polysilicone-11
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A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
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6
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sodium hyaluronate
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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7
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citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) flower water
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8
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dipropylene glycol
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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
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9
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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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10
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isostearyl palmitate
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11
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glyceryl stearate
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An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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12
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methyl gluceth-20
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
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13
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peg-10 dimethicone
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A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
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14
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peg-100 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
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15
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acacia senegal gum
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Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
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16
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chrysanthemum indicum callus culture extract
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17
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niacinamide
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Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
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18
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glucosamine
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19
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hci,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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20
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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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21
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hydrolyzed pea protein
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22
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malus domestica fruit cell culture extract
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23
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foeniculum vulgare (fennel) fruit extract
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24
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vitis vinifera
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A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
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25
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cell culture extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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26
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copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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27
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heptapeptide-15 palmitate
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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28
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colloidal platinum
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29
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sh-polypeptide-7
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30
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palmitoyl oligopeptide
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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31
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palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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32
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lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer
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33
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phytosterols
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Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
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34
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squalane
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An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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35
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fraxinus excelsior bark extract
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36
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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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37
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adenosine
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Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin
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38
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bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract
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The extract can contain up to 70% of silica. In cosmetics, silica helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product texture
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39
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pisum sativum (pea) extract
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Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking
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40
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beta-glucan
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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41
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butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)
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A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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42
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ceramide
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43
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silanetriol
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44
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dextran
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Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
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45
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jojoba wax peg-120 esters
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46
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dipotassium glycyrrhizate
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A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
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47
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humulus lupulus (hops) extract
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48
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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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49
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hydrolyzed rhizobian gum
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50
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isohexadecane
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Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
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51
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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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52
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isomalt
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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53
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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54
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olea europaea (olive) fruit oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
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55
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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56
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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57
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ppg-26-buteth-26
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Helps oil and water mix together
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58
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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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59
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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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60
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peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
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Helps oil and water mix together
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61
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hydrolyzed wheat protein
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
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62
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carbomer
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Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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63
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hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
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64
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ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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65
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polyvinyl alcohol
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66
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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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67
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arginine
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An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
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68
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mica
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Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
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69
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titanium dioxide
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Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
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70
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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71
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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72
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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73
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sodium chloride
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Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
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74
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sodium phosphate
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Helps stabilize the product formulation
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75
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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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76
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edta
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Help to stabilize the product formulation
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77
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potassium citrate
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Maria from WIMJ 
