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1
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water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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s,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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4
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prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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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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decyl oleate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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7
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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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8
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cetostearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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9
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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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10
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fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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11
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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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12
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peg-100 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
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13
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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14
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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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15
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tocopheryl acetate
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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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16
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rosa eglanteria (rosehip) seed oil
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17
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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18
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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19
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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20
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aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice powder
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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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21
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caramel
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22
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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23
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hydroxycitronellal
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A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
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24
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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25
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hexyl cinnamal
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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
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26
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limonene
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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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27
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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28
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cinnamyl alcohol
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29
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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