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1
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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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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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4
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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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5
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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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6
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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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7
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c14-22 alcohols
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A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
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8
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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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9
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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10
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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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11
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peg-100 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
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12
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methylparaben
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A preservative
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13
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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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14
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c12-20 alkyl glucoside
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Helps water and oil mix together
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15
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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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16
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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17
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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18
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isohexadecane
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Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
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19
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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20
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polysorbate 80
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Helps water and oil mix together
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21
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sorbitan oleate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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