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1
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water (aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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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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4
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hydrogenated polyisobutene
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Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
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5
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cetyl ethylhexanoate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
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6
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dimethicone
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A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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7
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steareth-21
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Helps oil and water mix together
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8
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steareth-2
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Helps oil and water mix together
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9
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butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
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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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10
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
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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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11
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vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil
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A great emollient that can have some anti-oxidant properties
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12
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aloe barbadensis leaf extract
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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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13
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triethanolamine
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Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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14
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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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15
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chrysanthellum indicum extract
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16
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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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17
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camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract
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Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
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18
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tocopheryl acetate
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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.
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19
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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20
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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21
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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Maria from WIMJ
