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water (aqua
| Plain old water |
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hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) leaf water
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pyrus cydonia seed extract
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cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
| An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic |
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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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alcohol
| Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties |
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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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macadamia ternifolia seed oil
| Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients |
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
| 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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beeswax
| Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
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cera alba
| Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
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anthyllis vulneraria extract
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chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
| Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |
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arachis hypogaea (peanut) oil
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cetearyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
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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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bentonite
| Helps stabilize the product formulation |
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prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil
| An emollient that helps soften the skin |
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alchemilla vulgaris extract
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borago officinalis extract
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polygonum fagopyrum (buckwheat) leaf extract
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verbascum thapsus extract
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fragrance (parfum
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
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citronellol
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
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linalool
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
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geraniol
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
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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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farnesol
| Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating |
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benzyl benzoate
| Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating |
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eugenol
| A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
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citral
| A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
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benzyl salicylate
| A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
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coumarin
| A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating |
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xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
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lysolecithin
| Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
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| The ingredient is not recognized |
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sential oil
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| The ingredient is not recognized |