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1
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aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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argania spinosa kernel oil
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An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
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3
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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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4
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cetearyl glucoside
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Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
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5
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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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6
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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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7
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avena sativa meal extract
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8
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nylon-12
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Used to create a nice product consistency
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9
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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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10
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tartaric acid
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An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
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11
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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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12
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butyrospermum parkii
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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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13
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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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14
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betaine
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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15
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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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16
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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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17
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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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18
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colloidal gold
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19
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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20
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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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21
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polyacrylate 13
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22
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polyisobutene
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Used to improve the product consistency
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23
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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24
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parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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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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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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27
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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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28
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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29
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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30
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hexyl cinnamal
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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
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