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ingredients:
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The ingredient is not recognized
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water\aqua\eau
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Plain old water
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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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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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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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glyceryl polymethacrylate
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Used to create a nice product texture
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butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)
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A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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cetyl ethylhexanoate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
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peg-8
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Used to create a nice product consistency
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glycereth-26
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Helps create a thicker product consistency
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sucrose
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
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sorbitan stearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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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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trehalose
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A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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mangifera indica (mango) seed butter
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
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hypnea musciformis (algae) extract
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Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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gellidiela acerosa (algae) extract
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An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
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olea europaea (olive) fruit extract
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An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
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triticum vulgare (wheat bran) extract
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cladosiphon okamuranus extract
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astrocaryum murumuru seed butter
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
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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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aloe barbadensis leaf water
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin
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peg-75
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Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.
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caffeine
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Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
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pantethine
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Helps to hydrate the skin by improving its barrier funciton
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sorbitol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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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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oryzanol
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An anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin
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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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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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phytosterols
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Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
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tocopheryl acetate
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A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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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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hexylene glycol
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Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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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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potassium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the pH level of products
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dextrin
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A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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red 4 (ci 14700
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A colorant
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yellow 5 (ci 19140
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A yellow dye
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