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water
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Plain old water
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2
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butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)
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A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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3
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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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4
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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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5
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caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
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6
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cetyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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ethylhexyl stearate
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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-40 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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10
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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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11
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olea europaea (olive) fruit extract
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An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
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12
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salvia sclarea (clary) extract
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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13
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rosmarinus officinalis
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14
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rosemary
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Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
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15
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triticum vulgare (wheat) bran extract
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16
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anthemis nobilis
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A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
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17
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brassica campestris (rapeseed) seed oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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18
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pelargonium graveolens (geranium) flower oil
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An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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19
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citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil
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A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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20
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oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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21
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persea gratissima (avocado) oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
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22
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prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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23
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triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil
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A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
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24
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
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Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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25
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citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) oil
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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26
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vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil
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A great emollient that can have some anti-oxidant properties
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limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil
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This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient.
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28
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rosa canina (rose) fruit oil
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A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
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29
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sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil
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A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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30
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olea europaea (olive) fruit oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
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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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32
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linoleic acid
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An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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34
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acetyl glucosamine
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An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
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35
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sucrose
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
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36
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peg-10 dimethicone
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A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
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37
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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38
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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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39
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polyperfluoromethylisopropyl ether
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40
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sodium hyaluronate
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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41
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caffeine
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Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
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42
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acetyl hexapeptide-8
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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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43
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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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44
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squalane
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An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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45
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tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
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Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.
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46
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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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47
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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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48
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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49
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sodium acrylates/acrylonitrogens copolymer
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50
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hexylene glycol
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Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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51
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oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides
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52
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tromethamine
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Helps adjust pH in products
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53
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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54
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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55
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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56
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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57
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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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58
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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