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cocoglycerides
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Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
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2
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ethylhexyl palmitate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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3
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isopropyl palmitate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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4
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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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5
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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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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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7
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alcohol
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Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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8
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ppg-15 stearyl ether
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Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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9
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butl 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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ethylhexyl triazone
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Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
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polyamide-8
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12
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parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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13
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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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14
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bht
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A preservative
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15
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coumarin
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A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating
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16
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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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17
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hydroxycitronellal
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A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
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18
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butylphenyl methylpropional
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A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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19
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alpha-isomethyl ionone
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A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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