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1
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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate
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4
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ethylhexyl stearate
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5
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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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6
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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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7
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prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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8
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vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil
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A great emollient that can have some anti-oxidant properties
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9
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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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10
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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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11
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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12
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cananga odorata (ylang ylang) flower oil
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An essential oil. Can be irritating
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13
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pelargonium graveolens (geranium) flower oil
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An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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14
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citrus aurantium (bitter orange) leaf/twig oil
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15
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pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil
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16
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parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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17
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vanilla planifolia (vanilla) fruit extract
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A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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18
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diglycerin
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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19
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sodium pca
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Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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20
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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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21
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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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22
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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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23
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lysine, pca
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24
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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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25
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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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26
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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27
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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28
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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29
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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30
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benzyl benzoate
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Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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31
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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32
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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33
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farnesol
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Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating
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34
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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35
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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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36
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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