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water
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Plain old water
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pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate
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Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
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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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hexyldecyl stearate
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Helps create a nice product feeling on the skin and help soften its upper layer
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
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Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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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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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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peg-100 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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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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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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behenyl alcohol
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Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
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cetyl ricinoleate
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An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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aspalathus linearis (red tea) leaf extract
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Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
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camellia sinensis (yellow tea) leaf extract, camellia sinensis (white tea) leaf extract
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Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
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scutellaria baicalensis root extract
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A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
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betula alba (birch) bark extract
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Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
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centella asiatica (hydrocotyl) extract
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morus bombycis (mulberry) root extract
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A plant extract that might contain arbutin, a compound that has skin-lightening properties. Might have some anti-oxidant activity. Is unlikely to be effective though in the concentrations typically used in skincare products
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sodium dna
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21
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saccharomyces lysate extract
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
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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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micrococcus lysate
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Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
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polygonum cuspidatum root extract
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A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
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hydrolyzed rice extract
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A plant extract that is claimed to be helpful in moisturizing and lightening the skin, but evidence is missing
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coffea robusta seed extract
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triticum vulgare (wheat) germ extract
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Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
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padina pavonica thallus extract
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Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
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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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sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract
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A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
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hordeum vulgare (barley) extract/extrait d'orge
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A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
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algae extract
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Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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acetyl hexapeptide-8
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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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betaine
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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creatine
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Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
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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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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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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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39
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squalane
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An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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arginine
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An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
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decarboxy carnosine hcl
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Might be able to protect the skin from free radicals, but further evidence of effectiveness is needed
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42
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artemia extract
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Zooplankton extract that can attract water to the upper level of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
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adenosine phosphate
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Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin
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hydroxyproline
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Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking
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disodium nadh
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ethylhexyl stearate
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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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proline
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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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50
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propylene glycol dicaprate
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An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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ethylhexyl palmitate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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52
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laurdimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed soy protein
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53
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acrylates copolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
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54
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petrolatum
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One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
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55
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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56
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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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57
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acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer
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Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
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sodium rna
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Is claimed to have anti-aging properties, but research about its effect in topical application is missing
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cetearyl glucoside
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Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
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60
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isohexadecane
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Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
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acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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linoleic acid
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An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
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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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tromethamine
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Helps adjust pH in products
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dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
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Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
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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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yeast extract
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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faex
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Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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extrait de levure
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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polysorbate 80
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Helps water and oil mix together
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coleus barbatus extract
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glycine soja (soybean) protein
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A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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glycine
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Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
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aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate
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A more stable but less potent derivative of vitamin C. It can help neautralize free radicals and even out the skin tone if used in high enough concentration (required levels are likely to be much higher than for pure vitamin C, and solid studies are lacking at the moment)
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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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nordihydroguaiaretic acid
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Used to stabilize the formula of product formulation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
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ascorbyl tocopheryl maleate
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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80
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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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81
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hexylene glycol
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Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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potassium sulfate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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83
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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84
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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85
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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Maria from WIMJ 
