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1
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water\aqua\eau
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
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Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
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4
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bentonite
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Helps stabilize the product formulation
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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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kaolin
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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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7
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hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water
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A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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8
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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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9
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ethyl perfluorobutyl ether
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10
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sodium cocoamphoacetate
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
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11
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cocamidopropyl betaine
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Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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12
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ethyl perfluoroisobutyl ether
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13
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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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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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15
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avena sativa (oat) kernel extract
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An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
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16
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pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract
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Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
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17
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allantoin
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Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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18
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acetyl glucosamine
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An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
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19
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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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dipotassium glycyrrhizate
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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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21
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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22
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menthol
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23
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ppg-26-buteth-26
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Helps oil and water mix together
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24
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cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
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Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
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25
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sodium chloride
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Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
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26
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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27
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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
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Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
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28
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ethylhexyl salicylate
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Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
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Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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30
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pentylene glycol
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Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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31
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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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32
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propanediol
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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33
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peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
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Helps oil and water mix together
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34
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bht
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A preservative
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35
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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36
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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37
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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38
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titanium dioxide (ci 77891
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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
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39
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), ext. violet 2 (
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The ingredient is not recognized
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40
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ci 60730
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Maria from WIMJ 
