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caprylic/capric triglyceride
| 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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glycerin
| 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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cetyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together |
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cyclopentasiloxane
| 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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glyceryl stearate
| An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
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sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
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cetyl ethylhexanoate
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture |
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stearic acid
| Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
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butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)
| 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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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
| Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. |
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beta-glucan
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
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sorbitan sesquioleate
| Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating |
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microcrystalline wax
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
14 |
betaine
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
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peg-100 stearate
| Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture |
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ceramide 3
| A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin |
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polyquaternium-51
| An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin |
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sorbitan stearate
| Helps water and oil mix together |
19 |
dimethicone
| 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 |
20 |
tocopheryl acetate
| 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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carbomer
| Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
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arginine
| An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin |
23 |
illicium verum(anise) fruit extract
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citrus paradisi(grapefruit) fruit extract
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nelumbium speciosum flower extract
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paeonia suffruticosa root extract
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scutellaria baicalensis root extract
| 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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chlorphenesin
| A preservative |
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disodium adenosine triphosphate
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algin
| Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
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carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract
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citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
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portulaca oleracea extract
| A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
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natto gum
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centella asiatica extract
| A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though. |
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althaea rosea flower extract
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aloe barbadensis leaf extract
| 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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disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
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apium graveolens (celery) extract
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brassica oleracea capitata (cabbage) leaf extract
| Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties |
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brassica oleracea italica (broccoli) extract
| Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking |
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brassica rapa (turnip) leaf extract
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daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract
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oryza sativa (rice) bran extract
| Used to thicken the product consistency |
45 |
solanum lycopersicum (tomato) fruit/leaf/stem extract
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lysine hcl
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proline
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48 |
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
| A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C |
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acetyl methionine
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theanine
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51 |
lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
| An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties |
52 |
eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
| An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties |
53 |
pelargonium graveolens flower oil
| An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation |
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citrus limon (lemon) peel oil
| A highly irritating fragrance |
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil
| An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating |
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cananga odorata flower oil
| An essential oil. Can be irritating |