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water
| Plain old water |
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alcohol denat.
| Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products |
3 |
calamine
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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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melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil
| An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties |
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asiaticoside
| An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating |
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madecassic acid
| An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic
acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating |
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asiatic acid
| An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating |
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madecassoside
| An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating |
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camellia sinensis leaf extract
| 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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opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin |
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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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sapindus trifoliatus fruit extract
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camellia japonica seed extract
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camellia japonica flower extract
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citrus unshiu peel extract
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rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extract
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, bu research on its effectiveness is lacking |
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cymbopogon citratus extract
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melissa officinalis leaf extract
| A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating |
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vaccinium angustifolium (blueberry) fruit extract
| A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking |
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract
| A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity |
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carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract
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camellia japonica leaf extract
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin |
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guaiazulene
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panthenol
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
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glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract
| A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals |
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rubus fruticosus (blackberry) fruit extract
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin |
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salicylic acid
| Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) |
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peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil
| Helps oil and water mix together |
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trideceth-10
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butylene glycol
| 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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1,2-hexanediol
| A preservative |
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ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |