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1
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aqua (water), prunus armeniaca (apricot) fruit water
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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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polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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4
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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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5
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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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6
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carrageenan
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Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
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7
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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8
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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9
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dehydroacetic acid
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A preservative
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10
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prunus armeniaca kernel oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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11
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rosa canina fruit oil
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A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
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12
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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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13
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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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14
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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15
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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16
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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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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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lactic acid
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An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)
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19
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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