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1
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water (aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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alcohol denat.
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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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3
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ethoxydiglycol
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Helps to improve the product consistency
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4
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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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5
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capric/caprylic 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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6
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phytonadione epoxide
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7
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sodium acrylate / sodium, acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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8
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polyisobutene
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Used to improve the product consistency
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9
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phosphatidylcholine
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Used to enhance the delivery of other ingredients
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10
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caprylyl/capryl glucoside
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Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
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11
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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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12
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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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13
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ascorbyl palmitate
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Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
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14
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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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15
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oleic acid
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
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16
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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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17
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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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18
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styrene
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19
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acrylates copolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
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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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parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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22
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d-limonene / l-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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23
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/ dipentene.
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The ingredient is not recognized
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