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1
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water/aqua/eau
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Plain old water
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2
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dicaprylyl carbonate
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Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
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3
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glycerin
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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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4
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cetearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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5
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cetearyl olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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6
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sorbitan olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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7
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sclerocarya birrea seed oil
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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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8
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bacillus
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9
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/soybean/
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The ingredient is not recognized
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10
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folic acid
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Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin
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11
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ferment extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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12
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nymphaea alba root extract
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13
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sh-oligopeptide-1
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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14
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sh-oligopeptide-2
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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15
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sh-polypeptide-1
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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16
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sh-polypeptide-9
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17
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sh-polypeptide-11
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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18
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copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Can help speed up wound healing
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19
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heptapeptide-15 palmitate
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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20
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palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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21
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palmitoyl tripeptide-1
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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22
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alanine
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An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
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23
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arginine
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An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
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24
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glycine
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Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
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25
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histidine
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26
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isoleucine
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An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
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27
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phenylalanine
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28
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proline
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29
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serine
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An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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30
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threonine
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An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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31
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valine
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32
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acetyl glutamine
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33
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coconut alkanes
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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34
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coco-caprylate/caprate
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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35
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sodium hyaluronate
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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36
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aspartic acid
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An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
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37
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linoleic acid
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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
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38
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linolenic acid
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
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39
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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40
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butylene glycol
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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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41
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polyvinyl alcohol
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42
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sodium lactate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
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43
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sodium pca
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Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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44
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pca
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Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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45
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sorbitan isostearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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46
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carbomer
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Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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47
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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48
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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49
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lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer
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50
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hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
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51
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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52
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isomalt
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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53
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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54
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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55
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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56
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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57
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tocopherol
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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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58
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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59
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phenylpropanol
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Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
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60
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glyceryl caprylate
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An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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61
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symphytum officinale callus culture extract
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