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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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propylene glycol
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Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
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3
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butylene glycol
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Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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4
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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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5
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acrylates crosspolymer-3
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6
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peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
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Helps oil and water mix together
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7
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pvp
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Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
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8
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aminomethyl propanol
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Used to adjust the pH in formulations
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9
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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10
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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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11
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tetrasodium edta
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Helps to stabilize the product formulation
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12
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peg-45m
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13
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polysilicone-28
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14
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alcohol
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Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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15
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bambusa vulgaris shoot extract
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16
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sorbitol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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17
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tocopherol
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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
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18
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bht
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A preservative
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19
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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20
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fragrance/parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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21
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alpha-isomethyl ionone
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A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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22
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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23
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hexyl cinnamal
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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
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24
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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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25
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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