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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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homosalate
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A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
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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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octocrylene
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A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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5
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ethylhexyl, salicylate
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Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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6
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salicylate, niacinamide
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7
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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8
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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
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Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
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9
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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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10
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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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11
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peg-100 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
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12
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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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13
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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14
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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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15
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behentrimonium methosulfate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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16
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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17
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palmitic acid
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An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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18
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ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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19
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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20
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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21
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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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22
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sodium lauroyl lactylate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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23
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myristic acid
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Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
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24
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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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25
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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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26
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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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27
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phytosphingosine
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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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28
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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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29
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, cerbomer,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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30
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ethylhexyglycerin
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A preservative
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31
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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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