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1
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avene thermal spring water (avene aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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coco-caprylate/caprate
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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4
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methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol
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Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. It is soluble in water, which helps to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
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5
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[nano].
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The ingredient is not recognized
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6
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diisopropyl adipate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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7
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water (aqua
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Plain old water
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8
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bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
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Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
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9
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diethylhexyl butamido triazone
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Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet
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10
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polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate
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11
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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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12
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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
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Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
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13
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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14
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decyl glucoside
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Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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15
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benzoic acid
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A preservative
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16
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butylene glycol
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Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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17
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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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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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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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20
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil (helianthus annuus seed oil
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A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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21
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hydroxycapric acid
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22
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lauryl glucoside
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Helps oil and water mix together
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23
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oxothiazolidine
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24
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propylene glycol. sodium benzoate
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25
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sodium citrate
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Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
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26
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sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate
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Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
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27
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sodium polyacrylate
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Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
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28
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sodium stearoyl glutamate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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29
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sorbic acid
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A preservative
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30
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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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31
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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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32
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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