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prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
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An emollient that softens the skin
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2
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aqua
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Plain old water
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3
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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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4
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polyglyceryl-3 oleate
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5
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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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6
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kaolin
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A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
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7
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sine adipe lac
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8
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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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9
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lonicera japonica flower extract
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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
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10
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lonicera caprifolium flower extract
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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
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11
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glycine soja oil
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A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function
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12
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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13
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citric acid
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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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14
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carrageenan
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Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
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15
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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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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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17
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stearic acid
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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18
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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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glyceryl oleate
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Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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20
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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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21
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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22
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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23
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sodium phytate
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Used to stabilize product formulations
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24
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parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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25
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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26
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eugenol
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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27
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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