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1
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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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glyceryl stearate se
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Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
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4
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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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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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stearic acid
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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7
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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8
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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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9
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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10
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butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
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A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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11
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theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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12
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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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13
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benzoic acid
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A preservative
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14
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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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15
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aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) 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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16
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amyris balsamifera (amyris) bark oil
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17
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citrus nobilis (mandarin red) peel oil
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A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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18
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dehydroacetic acid
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A preservative
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19
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cistus ladaniferus (labdanum) resin
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20
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rosa centifolia (rose absolute) flower oil
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An essential oil. Can be irritating
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21
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cananga odorata (ylang ylang) flower oil
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An essential oil. Can be irritating
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22
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cinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon) leaf oil
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23
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citrus aurantium (neroli) flower oil
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24
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citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) leaf oil
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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25
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pogostemon cablin (patchouli) leaf oil
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26
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santalum album (sandalwood) wood oil
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27
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styrax tonkinensis (benzoin) resin extract
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28
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tagetes minuta (tagetes) flower oil
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29
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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30
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anthemis nobilis (roman chamomile) flower oil
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An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
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31
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salvia sclarea (clary sage) leaf oil
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32
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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33
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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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34
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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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35
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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36
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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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37
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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38
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benzyl alcohol
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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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39
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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40
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eugenol
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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41
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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42
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farnesol
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Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating
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Maria from WIMJ
