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homosalate 10.00%
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A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
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oxybenzone 5.00%
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Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
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3
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octisalate 5.00%
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Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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4
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avobenzone 3.00%
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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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5
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octocrylene 1.00%
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A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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6
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water
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Plain old water
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7
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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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8
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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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9
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propanediol
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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10
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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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11
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squalene
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An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
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12
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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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13
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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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14
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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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15
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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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16
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polyester-8
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Used to stabilize product formulations and individual ingredients (for example, sunscreens). Can be an allergen
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17
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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18
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potassium cetyl phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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19
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) 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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20
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) oil
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Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
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21
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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22
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sclerotium gum
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Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
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23
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phenylethyl resorcinol
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Might help reduce hyperpigmentation in skin and help neutralize free radicals
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24
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tribehenin
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
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25
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dimethiconol
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A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
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26
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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27
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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28
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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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29
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tocopheryl acetate
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A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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30
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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31
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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32
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ceramide ng
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A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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33
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peg-10 phytosterol
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34
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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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35
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glycine soja (soybean) oil
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A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function
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36
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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37
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oligopeptide-68
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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38
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sodium oleate
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Helps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistency
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39
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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40
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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41
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sodium carbonate
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Helps regulate product's pH
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42
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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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43
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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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44
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palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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45
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mica
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Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
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46
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titanium dioxide
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Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
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iron oxides
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An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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