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water\aqua\eau
| Plain old water |
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kaolin
| A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color |
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butylene glycol
| 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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sodium myristoyl sarcosinate
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glycerin
| 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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caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
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gentiana lutea root extract
| A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels |
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laminaria saccharina extract
| A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations |
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caffeine
| Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes |
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sucrose
| Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion |
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thermus thermophillus ferment
| Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties |
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alcaligenes polysaccharides
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ergothioneine
| Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking |
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algae extract
| 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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dipotassium glycyrrhizate
| A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening |
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sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
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sodium magnesium silicate
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xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
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tocopheryl acetate
| 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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sodium myristate
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tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
| Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. |
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citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
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cyclodextrin
| A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier |
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fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
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potassium sorbate
| A preservative |
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ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol manganese chloride
| A potent anti-oxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and protect from harmful effects of sun exposure, even though more studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness in topical applications |
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disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
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bht
| A preservative |
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phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
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butylphenyl methylpropional
| A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating |
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benzyl salicylate
| A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
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linalool
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
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blue 1
| A colorant (dye) |
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yellow 5
| A yellow dye |
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titanium dioxide
| 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 |