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1
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water
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Plain old water
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2
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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
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Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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3
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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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4
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propylene glycol
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Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
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5
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cyclopentasiloxane
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A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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6
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bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
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Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
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7
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phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
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Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations
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8
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dicaprylyl carbonate
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Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
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9
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isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
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Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US
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10
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potassium cetyl phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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11
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alcohol
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Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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12
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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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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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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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15
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titanium dioxide
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Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
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16
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c14-22 alcohols
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A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
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17
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polymethyl methacrylate
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Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
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18
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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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19
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aloe arborescens leaf extract
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20
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dipotassium glycyrrhizate
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A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
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21
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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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22
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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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23
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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24
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c12-20 alkyl glucoside
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Helps water and oil mix together
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25
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dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
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26
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aluminum hydroxide
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Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
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27
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stearic acid
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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28
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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29
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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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30
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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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31
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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32
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triethanolamine
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Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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33
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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34
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fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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35
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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36
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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