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1
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salicylic acid 2.0%
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Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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2
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water/aqua/eau
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Plain old water
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3
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butlyene 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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4
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hydroxyethylcellulose
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Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
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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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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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7
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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8
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glycolic acid
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An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
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9
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urea
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Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
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10
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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11
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bisabolol
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An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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12
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colloidal oatmeal
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Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
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13
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maltodextrin
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Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
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14
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carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract
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15
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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16
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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17
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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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18
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chrysanthemum parthenium (feverfew) extract
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Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell
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19
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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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20
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salix nigra (willow) bark extract
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21
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disodium phosphate
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Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
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22
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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23
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leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
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A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
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24
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sodium phosphate
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Helps stabilize the product formulation
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25
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citric acid
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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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26
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. ingredients:
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The ingredient is not recognized
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27
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water/aqua/eau
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Plain old water
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28
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butlyene 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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29
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hydroxyethylcellulose
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Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
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30
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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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31
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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32
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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33
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glycolic acid
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An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
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34
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urea
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Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
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35
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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36
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bisabolol
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An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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37
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colloidal oatmeal
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Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
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38
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maltodextrin
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Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
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39
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carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract
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40
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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41
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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42
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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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43
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chrysanthemum parthenium (feverfew) extract
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Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell
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44
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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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45
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salix nigra (willow) bark extract
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46
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disodium phosphate
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Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
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47
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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48
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leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
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A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
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49
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sodium phosphate
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Helps stabilize the product formulation
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50
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citric acid
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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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