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aqua/water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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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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4
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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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5
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octyldodecanol
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An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
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6
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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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7
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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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8
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talc
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Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish
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9
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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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10
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centella asiatica extract
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A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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11
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scutellaria baicalensis root extract
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A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
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12
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polygonum cuspidatum root extract
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A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
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13
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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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14
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camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
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15
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rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
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Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
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16
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saccharomyces cerevisiae extract
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A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
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17
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chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
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Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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18
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dioscorea villosa (wild yam) root extract
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19
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equisetum giganteum extract
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20
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kigelia africana fruit extract
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21
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prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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22
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hydrogenated vegetable oil
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An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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23
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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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24
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sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil
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A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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25
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zea mays (corn) oil
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A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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26
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vegetable oil
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An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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27
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olus oil
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An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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28
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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29
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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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30
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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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31
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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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32
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mannitol
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Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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33
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arginine
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An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
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34
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stearyl stearate
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35
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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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36
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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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37
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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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38
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ozokerite
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Used to thicken the product consistency
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39
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cera alba
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Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
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40
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beeswax
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Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
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41
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hydrogenated palm acid
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42
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cellulose
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Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
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43
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hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
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44
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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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45
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mica
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Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
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46
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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47
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t-butyl alcohol
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Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
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48
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ci 77891/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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49
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ci 77492
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A colorant. Usually well-tolerated
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50
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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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