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| The ingredient is not recognized |
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avobenzone 3%
| 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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homosalate 10%
| 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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octisalate 5%
| 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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octocrylene 2.7%
| 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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. inactive:
| The ingredient is not recognized |
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water
| Plain old water |
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
| Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth |
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glyceryl stearate se
| Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient |
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methyl methacrylate crosspolymer
| Helps thicken the product consistency |
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glycerin
| 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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pentylene glycol
| Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture |
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ceramide np
| 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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ceramide ap
| 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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ceramide eop
| 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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phytosphingosine
| 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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sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp crosspolymer
| Used to stabilize the product formulations |
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sodium lauroyl lactylate
| Helps water and oil mix together |
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cholesterol
| An emollient that is naturally found in skin |
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xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
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carbomer
| Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
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hydroxyacetophenone
| Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives |
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disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
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citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
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sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
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