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1
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aqua / water / eau
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Plain old water
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2
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perfluorohexane
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Used in products to help dissolve oxygen and enhance oxygen molecule penetration into the skin. There is no evidence for benefits of the oxygen emulsion in topical creams, lotions or serums. There is a study available confirming a positive impact of oxygen therapy for skin wound healing, but it used an oxygen emulsion stored under high pressure using special equipment
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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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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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5
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sodium laureth sulfate
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6
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perfluorodecalin
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7
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acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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8
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perfluoromethylcyclopentane
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Used in products to create an oxygen emulsion
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9
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polyacrylate crosspolymer-6
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10
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tromethamine
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Helps adjust pH in products
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11
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rosa canina fruit oil
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A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
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12
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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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13
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parfum / fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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14
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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15
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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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16
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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17
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methylparaben
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A preservative
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18
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mica
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Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
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19
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tetrasodium edta
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Helps to stabilize the product formulation
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20
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ci 77891 / titanium dioxide
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Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
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21
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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22
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ethylparaben
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A preservative
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oxygen
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Oxygen molecules that are abundant in normal air. In cosmetic formulas typically comes as a perfluorohexane oxygen emulsion. There is no evidence for benefits of the oxygen emulsion in topical creams, lotions or serums. There is a study available confirming a positive impact of oxygen therapy for skin wound healing, but it used an emulsion stored under high pressure using special equipment
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24
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magnesium aspartate
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Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
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25
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zinc gluconate
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Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
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26
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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27
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rosa centifolia flower cera
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28
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rosa centifolia flower wax
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Is likely to contain an essential oil that can be irritating. Typically used for its fragrance and to create a thicker product consistency
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29
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rosa damascena flower cera
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30
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rosa damascena flower wax
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Is likely to contain rose essential oil that can be irritating. Typically used for its fragrance and to create a thicker product consistency
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31
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t-butyl alcohol
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Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
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32
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rosa centifolia flower
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33
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hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
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A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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34
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ci 75470 / carmine
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A colorant. Can be an allergen
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35
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copper gluconate
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Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
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36
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rosa hybrid flower extract
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37
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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38
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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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39
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The ingredient is not recognized
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