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1
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avene thermal spring water
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Plain old water
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2
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(avene aqua).
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The ingredient is not recognized
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3
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mineral oil (paraffinum liquidum
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One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
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4
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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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5
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water (aqua
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Plain old water
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6
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carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil (carthamus tinctorius seed oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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7
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palmitic acid
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An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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8
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stearic acid
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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9
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hydrogenated palm/palm kernel oil peg,6 esters
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10
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triethanolamine
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Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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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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microcrystalline wax
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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13
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cera microcristallina
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
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14
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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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15
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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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16
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1,2,hexanediol
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A preservative
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17
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caprylic/capric glycerides
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Help soften the upper layer of the skin
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18
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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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 (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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22
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phenyl trimethicone
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A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
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23
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ribes rubrum (currant) fruit extract (ribes rubrum fruit extract
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24
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rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extract (rubus idaeus fruit extract
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A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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25
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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26
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tocopheryl glucoside
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Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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27
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tropolone
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28
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vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract
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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
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