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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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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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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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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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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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6
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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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7
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isostearyl alcohol
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8
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butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) extract
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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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9
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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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10
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theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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11
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ceteth-20 phosphate
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12
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butylene glycol cocoate
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13
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isodecyl salicylate
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14
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ceramide 1
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A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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15
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ceramide 3
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A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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16
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ceramide 6 ii
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A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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17
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calluna vulgaris extract
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18
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chondrus crispus
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Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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19
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carrageenan
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Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
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20
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dioscorea villosa (wild yam) root extract
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21
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glycine soja (soybean) sterols
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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22
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hibiscus abelmoschuss seed extract
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23
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trifolium pratense (clover) flower extract
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24
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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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25
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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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26
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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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27
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ascorbyl palmitate
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Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
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28
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retinyl palmitate
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Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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29
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tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
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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.
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30
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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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31
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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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32
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erythritol
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Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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33
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glycine soja (soybean) oil
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A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function
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34
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isohexadecane
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Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
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35
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macadamia ternifolia seed oil
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Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
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36
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peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
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Helps oil and water mix together
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37
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acetyl octapeptide-3
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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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38
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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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39
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trehalose
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A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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40
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urea
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Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
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41
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homarine hcl
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Might help to improve skin hydration levels
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42
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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43
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hydrolyzed potato protein
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44
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hydrolyzed soy protein
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
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45
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hydrolyzed yeast protein
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46
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lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone
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A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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47
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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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48
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phospholipids
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Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
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49
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phytosphingosine
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A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
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50
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sucrose
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
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51
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ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulations
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52
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ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
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Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
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53
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ceteth-20
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Helps water and oil mix together
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54
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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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55
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oleic acid
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
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56
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oleyl alcohol
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57
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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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58
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sodium lauroyl lactylate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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59
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dicetyl phosphate
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60
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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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61
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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62
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polysorbate 80
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Helps water and oil mix together
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63
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polyquaternium-51
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An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
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64
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ethylcellulose
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65
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beta-glucan
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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66
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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67
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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68
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thioctic acid
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69
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ubiquinone
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Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
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70
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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71
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cyclohexasiloxane
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A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
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72
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cyclopentasiloxane
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A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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73
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parfum/fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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74
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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75
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butylphenyl methylpropional
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A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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76
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hexyl cinnamal
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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
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77
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hydroxycitronellal
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A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
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78
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hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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79
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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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80
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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81
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, isopropyl
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The ingredient is not recognized
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82
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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83
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benzoic acid
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A preservative
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84
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methylparaben
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A preservative
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85
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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86
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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87
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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88
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sorbic acid
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A preservative
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89
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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