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1
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water/aqua/eau
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Plain old water
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2
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bioasccharide gum - 1
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
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3
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tridecyl trimellitate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
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4
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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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5
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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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6
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vegetable oil/olus/huile vegetale
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An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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7
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theobroma grandiflorum seed butter
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
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8
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ricinus communis (castor) seed oil
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A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
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9
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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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10
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tridecyl, stearate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
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11
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neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
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12
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tribehenin
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
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13
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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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14
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oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides
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15
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) butter
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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16
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hordeum distichon (barley) extract
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17
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extrait d'orge a deux rangs, hordeum vulgare (barley) extract/extrait d'orge
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A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
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18
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morus nigra (mulberry) root extract
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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and have some skin-lightening effect, but good evidence is missing
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19
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cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract
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Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
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20
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chrysanthellum indicum extract
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21
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asparagopsis armata extract
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Red seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
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22
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vitis vinifera (grape) fruit extract
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A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
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23
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solanium lycoperiscum (tomato) fruit/leaf/stem extract
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24
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scutellaria baicalensis root extract
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A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
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25
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polygonum cuspidatum root extract
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A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
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26
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sapindus mukurossi fruit extract
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27
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ascophyllum nodosum extract
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Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
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28
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copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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29
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\cera ca
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The ingredient is not recognized
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30
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rna
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31
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uba\
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The ingredient is not recognized
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32
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cire d'abeille
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Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
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33
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laminaria digitata extract
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Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
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34
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yeast polysaccharides
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35
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acetyl hexapeptide-8
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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36
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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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37
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palmtoyl hexapeptide-12
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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38
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caffeine
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Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
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39
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sorbitol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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40
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betaine
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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41
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glyceryl polymethacrylate
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Used to create a nice product texture
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42
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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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43
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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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44
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potassium cetyl phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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45
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cetearyl glucoside
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Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
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46
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behenyl alcohol
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Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
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47
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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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48
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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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49
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hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloldimethyl taurate copolymer
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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
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50
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plalmitic acid
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An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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51
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ethylexylglycerin
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A preservative
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52
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ethylhexyl palmitate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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53
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propylene glycol dicaprate
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An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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54
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helianthus, annuus (sunflower) seedcake
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Used to thicken the product consistency
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55
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peg-8
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Used to create a nice product consistency
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56
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mannan
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57
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sodium hyaluronate
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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58
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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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59
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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60
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myristyl alcohol
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Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
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61
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lauryl alcohol
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62
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tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
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Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.
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63
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ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
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Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
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64
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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65
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sorbitan isostearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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66
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silica dimethyl silylate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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67
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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68
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caesalpina spinosa gum
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69
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tetrasodium edta
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Helps to stabilize the product formulation
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70
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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Maria from WIMJ
