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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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cetearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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4
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caprylic/capric triglyceride
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A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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5
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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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6
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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7
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petrolatum
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One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
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8
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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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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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behentrimonium methosulfate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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11
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potassium phosphate
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Helps regulate the pH of the formulation
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12
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ethylhexyglycerin
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A preservative
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13
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sodium lauroyl lactylate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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14
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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15
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dipostassium phosphate
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Used to adjust the pH of the product
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16
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ceramide np
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A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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17
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ceramide ap
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A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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18
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phytoshingosine
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A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
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19
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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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20
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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21
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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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22
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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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23
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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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24
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ceramide eop
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A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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