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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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propanediol
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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3
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camellia sinensis 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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4
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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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5
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pentylene glycol
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Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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6
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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7
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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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8
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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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9
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tromethamine
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Helps adjust pH in products
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10
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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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11
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cetearyl olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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12
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sorbitan olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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13
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allantoin
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Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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14
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aloe ferox leaf extract
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15
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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16
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glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
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17
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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18
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hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extract
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A plant extract that might contain a peptide (Myoxinol). It could be helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-aging effect, but the research is lacking and it is rarely used in a high enough concentration
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19
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lupinus albus seed extract
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A plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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20
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, moringa pterygosperma seed extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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21
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melia azadirachta leaf extract
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A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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22
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melia azadirachta flower extra
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A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
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Maria from WIMJ
