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1
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water (avne thermal spring water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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isododecane
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
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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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pentylene glycol
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Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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6
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propylene glycol
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Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
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7
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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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8
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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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9
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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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10
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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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11
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12-hexanediol
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A preservative
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12
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algin
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Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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13
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arachidyl alcohol
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Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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14
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arachidyl glucoside
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Helps oil and water mix together
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15
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behenyl alcohol
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Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
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16
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bht
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A preservative
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17
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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18
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caprylyl glycol linseedate
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19
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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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20
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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21
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fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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22
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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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23
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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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24
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papain
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An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
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25
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peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether
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26
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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27
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red 33 (ci 17200
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A red colorant
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28
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retinal
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One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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29
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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30
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sorbitan isostearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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