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water (aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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butylene gycol
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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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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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s,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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5
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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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6
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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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7
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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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8
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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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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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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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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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12
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potassium cetyl phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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13
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carbomer
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Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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14
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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15
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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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16
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aminomethylpropanol
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Used to adjust the pH in formulations
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17
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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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18
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, sodium carboxy
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The ingredient is not recognized
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19
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methylcellulose
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20
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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21
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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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22
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glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) extract
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A plant extract that can be effective for calming down inflammation and lightening the skin, but the effectivenss in products can vary significantly based on the extract quality and concentration used
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23
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algae extract
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Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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24
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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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25
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avena sativa (oat) kernel flour
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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26
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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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27
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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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28
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3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
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A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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29
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acetyl hexapeptide-38
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