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1
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aqua (mineral spring water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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myristyl myristate
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An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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4
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isodecyl neopentanoate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
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5
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isodecyl isononanoate
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6
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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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7
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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8
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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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9
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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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10
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trehalose
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A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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11
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biosaccharide gum-4
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12
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thermus thermophillus ferment
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Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
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13
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caprylyl methicone
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A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
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14
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cetearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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15
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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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16
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peg-40 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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17
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panthenol (pro vitamin b5
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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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18
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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19
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polysorbate-20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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20
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polyacrylate-13
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
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21
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polyisobutene
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Used to improve the product consistency
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22
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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23
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dimethiconol
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A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
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24
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1,2 hexanediol
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A preservative
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25
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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26
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cetyl palmitate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
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27
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sorbitan oleate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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28
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sorbitan palmitate
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Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
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29
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peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer
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Helps water and oil mix together
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30
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maris aqua
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Sea water. Helps dissolve other ingredients in a product
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31
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sorbitan tristearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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32
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limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil
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This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient.
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33
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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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34
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cetyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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35
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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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36
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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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37
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed extract
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Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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38
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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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39
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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