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1
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aqua/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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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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5
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terephthalyidene dicamphor sulfonic acid
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Ecamsule, Mexoryl SX. A UV filter. Is effective mostly against the UVA rays. It is legally marketed in the US with the FDA approval since 2006, even though the ingredient is not on the official FDA list of the approved sunscreen active ingredients. It is photostable
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6
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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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7
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dromwtrizole trisiloxane
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Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet
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8
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alcohol denat
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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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9
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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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10
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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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11
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[nano],
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The ingredient is not recognized
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12
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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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13
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potassium cetyl phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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14
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nylon-12
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Used to create a nice product consistency
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15
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palmitic acid
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An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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16
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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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17
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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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18
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cetyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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19
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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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20
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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21
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methylparaben
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A preservative
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22
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sodium cocoyl sarcosinate
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23
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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24
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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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25
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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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26
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tromethamine
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Helps adjust pH in products
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27
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ethylparaben
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A preservative
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28
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acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer
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Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
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29
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aluminium 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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30
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isohexadecane
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Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
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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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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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33
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polysorbate 80
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Helps water and oil mix together
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34
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, zea mays extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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35
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mentha pipertia extract
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Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
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36
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, fil d45726/2
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The ingredient is not recognized
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Maria from WIMJ
