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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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isopropyl palmitate
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency |
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peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate
| Helps water and oil mix together |
4 |
glycine soja (soybean) oil
| A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function |
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ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
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olea europaea (olive) fruit oil
| An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation |
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water
| Plain old water |
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guaiazulene
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oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function |
10 |
daucus carota sativa (carrot) seed oil
| A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect |
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camellia japonica seed oil
| A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect |
12 |
moringa oleifera seed oil
| A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid |
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ceramide np
| 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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salvia officinalis (sage) oil
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argania spinosa kernel oil
| An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties |
16 |
persea gratissima (avocado) oil
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function |
17 |
allantoin
| Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
18 |
tocopherol
| Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself |
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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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panthenol
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
21 |
vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil
| A great emollient that can have some anti-oxidant properties |
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juglans regia (walnut) seed oil
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zinc pca
| A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing |
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capryloyl salicylic acid
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25 |
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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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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1,2-hexanediol
| A preservative |
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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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houttuynia cordata extract
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xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
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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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saururus chinensis extract
| Plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties |
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artemisia capillaris extract
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caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
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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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acorus calamus root extract
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hyaluronic acid
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation |
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glucose
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function |
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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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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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chondrus crispus (carrageenan) extract
| Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency |
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melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf extract
| An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties |
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hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate
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hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin |
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sodium acetylated hyaluronate
| A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid |
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sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer
| Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
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hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
| Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
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potassium hyaluronate
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51 |
citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil
| A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity |
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limonene
| A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
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linalool
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |