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sodium coco-sulfate
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disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate
| Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together |
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triticum vulgare (wheat) starch
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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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bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract
| The extract can contain up to 70% of silica. In cosmetics, silica helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product texture |
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paraffin
| Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency |
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sclerocarya birrea seed oil
| An emollient that helps to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation |
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water/aqua/eau
| Plain old water |
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heilmoor clay
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titanium dioxide (ci 77891
| Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin |
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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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euterpe oleracea fruit extract
| A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin |
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lycium barbarum fruit extract
| A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer |