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avobenzone (3.0%)
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Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
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2
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octinoxate (7.5%)
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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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water/aqua/eau
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Plain old water
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4
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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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5
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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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6
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carthamus tinctorius oleosomes
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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7
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
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Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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8
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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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9
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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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10
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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
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Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
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11
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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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12
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dimethyl capramide
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Helps to dissolve other ingredients, especially sunscreens
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13
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palmitoyl tripeptide-5
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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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14
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aniba rosaeodora wood oil
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15
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rose flower oil
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16
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pelargonium graveolens flower oil
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An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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17
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helianthus annuus seed oil
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A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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18
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eugenia caryophyllus leaf/flower oil
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An essential oil. Can be irritating
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19
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citrus medica limonum peel oil
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A highly irritating fragrance
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20
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saccharomyces cerevisiae extract
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A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
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21
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citrus medica limonum peel extract
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A very irritating fragrant ingredient
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22
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camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
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23
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algae extract
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Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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24
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dipotassium glycyrrhizate
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A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
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25
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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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26
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glucosamine hcl
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Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
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27
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arginine/lysine polypeptide
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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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28
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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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29
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squalane
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An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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30
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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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31
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polysilicone-11
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A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
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32
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glycine soja protein
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A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
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33
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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34
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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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35
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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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36
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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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37
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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38
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sodium polyacrylate
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Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
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39
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hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl 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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40
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sodium acrylates copolymer
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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41
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decyl glucoside
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Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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42
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polysorbate 80
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Helps water and oil mix together
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43
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urea
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Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
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44
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galactoarabinan
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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45
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glyceryl polyacrylate
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Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
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46
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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47
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aminomethyl propanol
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Used to adjust the pH in formulations
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48
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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49
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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50
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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51
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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52
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eugenol
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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53
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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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54
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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55
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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56
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ci 77891
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