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vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil
| A great emollient that can have some anti-oxidant properties |
| 2 |
hydrogenated polyisobutene
| Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 3 |
butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 4 |
peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate
| Helps water and oil mix together |
| 5 |
caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride
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| 6 |
camellia oleifera seed oil
| An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish |
| 7 |
hippophae rhamnoides oil
| A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form. |
| 8 |
nigella sativa seed oil
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| 9 |
vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) seed oil
| A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function |
| 10 |
bixa orellana seed extract
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| 11 |
haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract
| A plant extract that if used in high concentration might help to neutralize free radicals in skin |
| 12 |
rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
| Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant |
| 13 |
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. |
| 14 |
tocopherol
| 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 |
| 15 |
caprylic/capric triglyceride
| 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 |
| 16 |
fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
| 17 |
water
| Plain old water |
| 18 |
bht
| A preservative |
| 19 |
benzyl alcohol
| A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
| 20 |
dehydroacetic acid
| A preservative |
| 21 |
limonene
| A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
| 22 |
linalool
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
| 23 |
citral
| A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
