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1
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aqua/water/eau
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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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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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4
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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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5
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
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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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6
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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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7
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butylene glycol
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Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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8
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coconut alkanes
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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9
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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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10
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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11
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crambe abyssinica seed oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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12
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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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13
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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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14
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caprylyl methicone
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A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
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15
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potassium cetyl phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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16
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peg-75 stearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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17
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dimethyl isosorbide
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Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
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18
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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19
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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20
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hydroxyacetophenone
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Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives
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21
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marrubium vulgare extract
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22
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ceteth-20
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Helps water and oil mix together
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23
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steareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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24
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coco-caprylate/caprate
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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25
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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26
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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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27
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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28
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rosa damascena extract
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29
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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30
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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31
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beta-carotene
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A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color
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32
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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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33
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xanthophylls
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34
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michelia alba leaf oil
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An essential oil used in cosmetics for its smell. Can be irritating
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35
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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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36
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
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A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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37
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rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
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Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
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38
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solanum tuberosum pulp extract
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39
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acetyl tetrapeptide-11
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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40
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acetyl tetrapeptide-9
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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41
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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42
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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43
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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