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aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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homosalate
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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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3
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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4
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ethylhexyl salicylate
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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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5
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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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6
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isopropyl myristate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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7
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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8
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peg-15 cocoamine
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9
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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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10
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cera alba
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Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
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11
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benzophenone-3
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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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12
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octocrylene
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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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13
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peg-40 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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14
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benzyl alcohol
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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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15
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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16
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acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer
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17
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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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18
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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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19
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parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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20
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methylparaben
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A preservative
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21
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propylparaben
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A preservative
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22
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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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23
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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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24
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benzyl benzoate
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Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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25
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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26
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hexyl cinnamal
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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
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27
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butylphenyl methylpropional
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A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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28
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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