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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 |
| 2 |
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 |
| 3 |
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 |
| 4 |
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 |
| 5 |
bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface |
| 6 |
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 |
| 7 |
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 |
| 8 |
cire dabeille
| 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 |
| 9 |
ozokerite
| Used to thicken the product consistency |
| 10 |
polyisobutene
| Used to improve the product consistency |
| 11 |
glycine soja (soybean) oil
| A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function |
| 12 |
copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax/cera carnauba/cire de carnauba
| Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency |
| 13 |
euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture |
| 14 |
candelilla cera
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| 15 |
/cire de candelilla,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 16 |
camellia oleifera leaf extract
| A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics |
| 17 |
dictyopteris membranacea extract
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| 18 |
magnolia grandiflora bark extract
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| 19 |
carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation |
| 20 |
persea gratissima (avocado) oil
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function |
| 21 |
schinziophyton rautanenii (mongongo) kernel oil
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| 22 |
vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) seed oil
| A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function |
| 23 |
tocopheryl acetate
| 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. |
| 24 |
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
| 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 |
| 25 |
palmitoyl tripeptide-1
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
| 26 |
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
| Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. |
| 27 |
ethylhexyl palmitate
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture |
| 28 |
dicaprylyl ether
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients |
| 29 |
tribehenin
| Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 30 |
sorbitan isostearate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
| 31 |
lauryl alcohol
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| 32 |
linoleic acid
| An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores |
| 33 |
linolenic acid
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation |
| 34 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
| 35 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
