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1
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purified water (aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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caprylic/capric triglyceride
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A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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3
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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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4
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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5
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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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6
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, tasmanian kelp (
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The ingredient is not recognized
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7
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macrocystis pyrifera
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8
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) extract (wild harvest), sea parsley (apium prostratum) extract (wild harvest), wild rosella (hibiscus sabdariffa) extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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9
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grapefruit
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10
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citrus grandis
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11
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) peel oil,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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12
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macadamia (macadamia ternifolia) oil
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Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
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13
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olive (olea europea) fruit oil
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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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14
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camellia (camellia oleifera) seed oil
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Oil from tea seeds. Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
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15
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peppermint (mentha piperita) oil
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Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
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16
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geranium (pelargonium graveolens) oil
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17
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, rosewood (aniba rosaeodora) oil,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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18
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eucalyptus (eucalyptus globulus) leaf oil
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An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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19
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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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20
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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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21
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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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22
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aminomethyl propanol
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Used to adjust the pH in formulations
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23
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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24
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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25
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d-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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26
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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27
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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28
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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29
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benzyl benzoate
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Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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