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1
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aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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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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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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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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6
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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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7
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c10-18 triglycerides
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Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
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8
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ethylhexyl palmitate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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9
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lactobacillus ferment
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A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
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10
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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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11
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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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12
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niacinamide
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Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
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13
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spilanthes acmella flower extract
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Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
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14
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed cera
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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15
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acacia decurrens flower cera
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16
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algae extract
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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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17
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palmitoyl tripeptide-38
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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18
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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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19
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avena sativa (oat) kernel flour
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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20
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palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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21
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palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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22
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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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23
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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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24
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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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25
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hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin
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Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
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26
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sodium lactate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
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27
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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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28
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peg-75 stearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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29
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acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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30
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ceteth-20
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Helps water and oil mix together
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31
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steareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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32
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polyglycerin-3
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Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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33
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carbomer
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Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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34
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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35
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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36
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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37
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tetrasodium edta
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Helps to stabilize the product formulation
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38
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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Maria from WIMJ 
