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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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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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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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5
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propanediol
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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6
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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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7
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camellia japonica seed oil
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A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
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8
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lactobacillus ferment
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A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
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9
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bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone
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10
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vinyl dimethicone
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A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
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11
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dimethicone crosspolymer
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Used to create a thicker product texture
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12
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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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13
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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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14
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polymethyl methacrylate
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Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
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15
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sh-polypeptide-7
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16
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copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate
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17
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malus domestica fruit cell culture extract
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18
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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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19
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croton lechleri resin extract
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20
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vitis vinifera (grape) fruit cell extract
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21
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disodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate
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22
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oligopeptide-68
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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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23
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lysolecithin
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Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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24
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e,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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25
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lysophosphatidic acid
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A phospholipid. It is naturally present in skin and plays a signaling role there. It is involved in cell prolifiratio, skin inflammatory responses and wound healing. In cosmetics, it might help to support the skin barrier function
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26
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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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27
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vibrio alginolyticus ferment filtrate
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28
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palmitoyl hexapeptide-19
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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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29
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avena sativa (oat) kernel extract
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An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
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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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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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caffeyl glucoside
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33
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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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34
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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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35
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chrysanthemum indicum callus culture extract
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36
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aloe barbadensis flower extract
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A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
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37
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citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) peel oil
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38
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cichorium intybus (chicory) root extract
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39
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lawsonia inermis (henna) flower/fruit/leaf extract
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40
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jasminum officinale (jasmine) flower extract
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Fragrance. Can be irritating
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41
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solanum melongena (eggplant) fruit extract
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Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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42
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curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract
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A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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43
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ocimum sanctum leaf extract
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A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
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44
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lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
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An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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45
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melia azadirachta leaf extract
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A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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46
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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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47
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bisabolol
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An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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48
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ceramide 3
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A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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49
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melia azadirachta flower extract
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A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
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50
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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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51
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solanum muricatum fruit extract
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52
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hydrolyzed pea protein
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53
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ocimum basilicum (basil) extract
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54
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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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55
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coccinia indica fruit extract
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A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
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56
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glucosamine hcl
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Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
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57
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cyclohexasiloxane
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A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
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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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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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60
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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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61
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amino-esters-1
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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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63
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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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64
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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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65
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isomalt
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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66
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sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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67
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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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68
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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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69
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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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70
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diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate
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Used to stabilize the product formulation
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71
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synthetic fluorphlogopite
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A mineral that is used to improve the texture of cosmetic products
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72
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lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer
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73
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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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polysorbate 80
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Helps water and oil mix together
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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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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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77
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sodium oleate
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Helps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistency
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78
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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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79
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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80
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polyvinyl alcohol
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81
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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pearl powder
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Consists of 95% calcium carbonate that does not have any effect on the skin. The remaining 5% can include compounds that can help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function
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83
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tin oxide
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A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
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84
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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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85
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sodium phosphate
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Helps stabilize the product formulation
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86
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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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87
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edta
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Help to stabilize the product formulation
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88
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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89
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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Maria from WIMJ 
