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purified water
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Plain old water
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2
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aloe barbadensis 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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3
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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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4
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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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5
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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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6
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glyceryl stearate citrate
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Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
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7
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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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8
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cannabidiol
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CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function
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9
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cannabis sativa seed oil
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A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
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10
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
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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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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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12
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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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13
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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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14
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retinyl palmitate
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Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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ascorbyl palmitate
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Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
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chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
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Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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pinus pinaster bark extract
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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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18
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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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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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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21
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coco-caprylate
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An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
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22
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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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23
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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24
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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25
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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26
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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Maria from WIMJ
