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1
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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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isopropyl palmitate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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4
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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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5
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stearic acid
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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6
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myristyl myristate
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An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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7
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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8
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peg-100 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
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9
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glyceryl stearate
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An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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10
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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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11
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benzyl alcohol
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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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12
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acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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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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cedrus atlantica wood oil
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15
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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16
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lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
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An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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17
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myristica fragrans (nutmeg) kernel oil
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18
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panthenol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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19
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allantoin
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Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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20
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piper nigrum (pepper) fruit oil
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21
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tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
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Helps stabilize the product formulation
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22
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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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23
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dehydroacetic acid
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A preservative
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24
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cymbopogon flexuosus herb oil
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25
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
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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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26
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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27
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limonene
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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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28
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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29
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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