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1
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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate/octinoxate
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Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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2
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titanium dioxide
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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
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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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aqua/water
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Plain old water
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5
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cyclomethicone
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A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
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6
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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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7
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ci 77492
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A colorant. Usually well-tolerated
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8
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/iron oxides,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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9
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dipropylene glycol
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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
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10
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peg-10 dimethicone
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A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
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11
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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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12
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isoeicosane
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13
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talc
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Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish
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14
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hexyl laurate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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15
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betaine
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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16
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disteardimonium hectorite
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A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
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17
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panax ginseng root extract
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A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
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18
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kigelia africana fruit extract
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19
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portulaca oleracea extract
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A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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20
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glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract
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A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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21
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dioscorea villosa (wild yam) root extract
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22
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equisetum giganteum extract
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23
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glycosyl trehalose
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24
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palmitic acid
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An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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25
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magnesium sulfate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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26
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aluminum hydroxide
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Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
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27
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dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
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28
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acrylates/dimethicone copolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
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29
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hydrogenated starch hydrolysate
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Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
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30
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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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31
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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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32
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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33
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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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34
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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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35
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parfum/fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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36
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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37
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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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38
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hexyl cinnamal
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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
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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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alpha-isomethyl ionone
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A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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41
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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42
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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43
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eugenol
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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44
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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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45
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ci 77499
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An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated
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46
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/iron oxides,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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47
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ci 77491
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A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
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48
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/iron oxides
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The ingredient is not recognized
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Maria from WIMJ
