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rosa damascena flower water
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Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Can be irritating
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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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decyl oleate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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4
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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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5
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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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6
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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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7
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ceteareth-3
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8
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saccharide isomerate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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9
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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10
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prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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11
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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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12
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alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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13
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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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14
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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15
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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16
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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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17
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bisabolol
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An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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18
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acacia dealbata flower wax
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19
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jasminum grandiflorum (jasmine) flower wax
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20
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narcissus poeticus flower wax
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21
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rosa damascena flower oil
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Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
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22
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peg-8
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Used to create a nice product consistency
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23
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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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24
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sodium citrate
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Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
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25
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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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26
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centaurea cyanus flower extract
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A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
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27
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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28
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malva sylvestris (mallow) leaf extract
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A plant extract that might help in reducing inflammation
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29
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ascorbyl palmitate
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Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
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30
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ascorbicacid
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One of the few well researched potent anti-aging ingredients. When it is able to penetrate the skin in an active state, it is effective against fine lines and wrinkles, helps improve skin elasticity and reduce hyperpigmentation. It acts as a powerful anti-oxidant and stimulates collagen production. The main issue with ascorbic acid is that it is highly unstable, in other words, it is losing its effectivenss quickly when exposed to air and light (if a serum or cream containing ascorbic acid has an orange color, it is a likely that the ingredient has oxidized and is no longer active). In addition, it is water-soluble, meaning that it has difficulty pentrating the skin. It is also quite irritating, and can cause stinging. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
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limonene
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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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32
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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33
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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34
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eugeniol
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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35
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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36
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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37
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farnesol
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Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating
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Maria from WIMJ 
