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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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cetyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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3
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persea gratissima (avocado) oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
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4
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stearamidopropyl dimethylamine
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5
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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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6
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arachidyl alcohol
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Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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7
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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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8
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butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
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A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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9
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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10
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neopentyl glycol diheptanoate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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11
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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12
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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13
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lactic acid
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An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)
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14
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isododecane
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
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15
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polyester-11
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16
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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17
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panthenol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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18
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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19
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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20
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hexyl cinnamal
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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
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21
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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