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1
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aqua/water/eau
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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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caprylic/capric triglyceride
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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
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4
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glyceryl stearate se
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Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
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5
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isononyl isononanoate
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Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
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6
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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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7
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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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8
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triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil
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A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
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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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chlorella vulgaris extract
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A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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11
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padina pavonica thallus extract
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Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
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12
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daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract
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13
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porphyridium cruentum extract
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14
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acacia decurrens (mimosa) flower extract
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A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant benefits but research on effectiveness in skin is lacking
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15
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rosa centifolia (rose) flower extract
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Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
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16
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ginkgo biloba leaf extract
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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
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17
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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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18
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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19
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polyacrylate-13
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
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20
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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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21
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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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22
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vitamin e
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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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23
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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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24
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cetyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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25
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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26
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glyceryl polyacrylate
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Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
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27
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polyisobutene
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Used to improve the product consistency
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28
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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29
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citric acid
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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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30
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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31
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glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
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32
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sodium dehydroacetate
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A preservative
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33
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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34
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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35
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sorbitan isostearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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36
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hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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37
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butylphenyl methylpropional
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A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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38
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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39
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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40
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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41
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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42
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citrus limon (lemon) peel oil
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A highly irritating fragrance
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43
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cuminum cyminum seed oil
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44
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cedrus atlantica bark oil
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45
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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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