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water (aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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coconut alkanes
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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3
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
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Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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4
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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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5
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil unsaponifiables
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A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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6
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bifida ferment lysate
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Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
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7
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polyglyceryl-6 distearate
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Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
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8
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polyglyceryl-2 stearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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9
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pectin
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10
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xylitylglucoside
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
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11
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cetyl stearate
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12
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helianthus annuus
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A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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13
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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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14
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anhydroxylitol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
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15
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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16
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cetyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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17
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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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18
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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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19
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coco-caprylate/caprate
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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20
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isostearyl isostearate
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21
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potassium cetyl phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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22
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jojoba esters
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An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
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23
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citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) flower oil
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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24
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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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25
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil
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An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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26
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
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A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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27
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xylitol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
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28
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sclerotium gum
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Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
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29
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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30
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polyglyceryl-3 beeswax
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Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
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31
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sea water
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Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
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32
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maris aqua
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Sea water. Helps dissolve other ingredients in a product
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33
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cedrus atlantica bark oil
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34
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citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil
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A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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35
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citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) peel oil
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A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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36
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benzoic acid
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A preservative
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37
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pelargonium graveolens oil
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38
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dehydroacetic acid
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A preservative
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39
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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40
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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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41
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cananga odorata flower oil
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An essential oil. Can be irritating
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42
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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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43
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citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) leaf/twig oil
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44
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lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract
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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
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lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract
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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
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46
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plankton extract
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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47
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paeonia lactiflora root extract
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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
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48
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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49
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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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50
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trehalose
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A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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51
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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52
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laminaria digitata extract
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Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
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53
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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54
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) flower oil
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cymbopogon nardus (citronella) oil
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jasminum officinale (jasmine) flower extract
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Fragrance. Can be irritating
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57
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litsea cubeba fruit oil
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An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
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myrocarpus fastigiatus oil
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farnesol
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Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating
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60
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sorbitol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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61
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acetic acid
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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63
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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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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65
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chlorella vulgaris powder
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benzyl benzoate
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Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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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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saccharide isomerate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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69
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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70
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glucose
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
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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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72
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glyceryl linoleate
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glyceryl linolenate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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rosa damascena flower oil
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Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
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75
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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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sodium ascorbyl phosphate
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A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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78
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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glyceryl caprylate
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An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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Maria from WIMJ
