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1
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aqua/water/eau
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
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Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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4
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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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5
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theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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6
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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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7
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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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8
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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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9
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avena sativa (oat) kernel oil
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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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10
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camelina sativa seed oil
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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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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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13
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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14
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hydroxyacetophenone
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Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives
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15
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peg-75 stearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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16
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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17
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glycogen
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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18
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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19
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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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20
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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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21
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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22
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ceteth-20
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Helps water and oil mix together
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23
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chondrus crispus (carrageenan) extract
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Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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24
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steareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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25
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pentylene glycol
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Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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26
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hydrolyzed milk protein
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27
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sodium lauroyl lactylate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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28
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lactic acid
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An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)
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29
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serine
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An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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30
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sodium lactate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
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31
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sorbitol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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32
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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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33
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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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34
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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35
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benzyl alcohol
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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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36
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lithothamnion calcareum extract
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A mineral-rich extract from red algae. Might be able to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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37
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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38
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biosaccharide gum-4
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39
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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40
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ceramide np
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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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41
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citric acid
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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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42
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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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43
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) oil
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Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
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44
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limonene
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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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45
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coumarin
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A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating
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46
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ceramide ap
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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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47
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phytosphingosine
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A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
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48
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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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49
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juniperus mexicana oil
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50
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alpha-isomethyl ionone
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A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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51
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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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52
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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53
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dehydroacetic acid
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A preservative
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54
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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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55
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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56
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pelargonium graveolens oil
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57
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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58
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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59
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centella asiatica extract
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A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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60
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tocopherol
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Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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61
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ceramide eop
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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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