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1
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zinc oxide 10.0%
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A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
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2
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titanium dioxide 5.5%
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Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
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3
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zinc oxide 10.0%
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A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
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4
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titanium dioxide 5.5%
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Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
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5
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purified water
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Plain old water
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6
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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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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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octyldodecyl neopentanoate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
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9
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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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10
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dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer
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Helps oil and water mix together
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11
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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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12
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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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13
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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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14
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sodium chloride
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Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
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15
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triethoxycaprylylsilane
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A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
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16
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alumina
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The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
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17
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methicone
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A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
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18
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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19
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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20
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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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21
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iron oxides
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A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
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