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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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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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3
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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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4
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camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
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5
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cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract
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Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
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6
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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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7
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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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8
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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9
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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10
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polyglyceryl-4 caprate
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11
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dicaprylyl carbonate
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Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
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12
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caprylyl/capryl glucoside
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Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
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13
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glycine soja (soybean) oil
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A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function
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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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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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16
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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17
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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18
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amyl cinnamal
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19
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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20
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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21
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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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22
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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23
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*white tea extract /*extrait de th blanc **natural
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The ingredient is not recognized
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24
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fragrance/**parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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25
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naturel
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The ingredient is not recognized
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