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opuntia ficus-indica (cactus) extract
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citrullus lanatus (watermelon) fruit extract
| A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound |
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glycerin
| 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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hyaluronic acid
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation |
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gluconolactone
| A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting inimporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals |
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sodium polyglutamate
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betaine salicylate
| Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid |
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salix alba (willow) bark extract
| A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. |
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melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract
| An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties |
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hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
| A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals |
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lactobacillus/watermelon fruit ferment extract
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cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract
| Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect |
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saccharum officinarum (sugarcane) extract
| Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
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glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract
| A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals |
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scutellaria baicalensis root extract
| A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties |
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paeonia suffruticosa root extract
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brassica oleracea capitata (cabbage) leaf extract
| Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties |
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ipomoea batatas root extract
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sorbitan oleate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
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levulinic acid
| Helps stabilize a product formulation |
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sodium levulinate
| A preservative |
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fragrance/parfum
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |