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avobenzone 1.75 %
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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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2
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homosalate 5.0 %
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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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octisalate 2.0 %
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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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4
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octocrylene 5.0 %
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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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5
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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6
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brassica campestris (rapeseed) seed oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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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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camelina sativa seed oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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9
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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10
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carthamus tinctorius (safflower) oleosomes
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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11
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carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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12
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carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seedcake extract
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13
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decyl glucoside
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Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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14
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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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15
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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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16
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hydrogen
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17
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ated methyl abietata,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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18
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hydrolyzed jojoba esters
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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19
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jojoba esters
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An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
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20
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limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil
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This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
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21
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mauritia flexuosa fruit oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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22
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1,2 hexanediol
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A preservative
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23
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opuntia ficus-indica flower extract
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24
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polyacrylate crosspolymer-6
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25
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polysilicone-11
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A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
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26
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rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed oil
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A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
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27
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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28
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sodium phytate
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Used to stabilize product formulations
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29
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tropolone
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30
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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Maria from WIMJ 
