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vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil
| A great emollient that can have some anti-oxidant properties |
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hydrogenated polyisobutene
| Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin |
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butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
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peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate
| Helps water and oil mix together |
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caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride
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camellia oleifera seed oil
| An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish |
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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. |
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nigella sativa seed oil
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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 |
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bixa orellana seed extract
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haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract
| A plant extract that if used in high concentration might help to neutralize free radicals in skin |
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rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
| Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant |
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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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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 |
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fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
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water
| Plain old water |
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bht
| A preservative |
19 |
benzyl alcohol
| A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
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dehydroacetic acid
| A preservative |
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limonene
| A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
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linalool
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
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citral
| A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |