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water
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Plain old water
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2
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hydrogenated polyisobutene
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Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
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3
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cyclopentasiloxane
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A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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4
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betaine
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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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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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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7
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neopentyl glycol dicaprate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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8
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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9
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c14-22 alcohols
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A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
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10
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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11
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dimethicone
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A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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12
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cetearyl 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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13
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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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14
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c12-20 alkyl glucoside
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Helps water and oil mix together
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15
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ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
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Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
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16
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batyl alcohol
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Non-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient
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17
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stearic acid
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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18
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camellia oleifera seed oil
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An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
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19
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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20
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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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21
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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22
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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23
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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24
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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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25
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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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26
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polyquaternium-51
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An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
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27
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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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28
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glycerylamidoethyl methacrylate/stearyl methacrylate copolymer
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29
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ethylhexyl isononanoate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
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30
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dipropylene glycol
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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
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31
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alteromonas ferment extract
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A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
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32
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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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33
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phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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34
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bacillus ferment
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35
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lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
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An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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36
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ceramide np
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A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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37
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hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea
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38
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glycine soja (soybean) sterols
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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39
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yeast extract
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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40
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meadowfoam estolide
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a more even product formulation
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41
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glycoproteins
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42
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glyceryl polymethacrylate
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Used to create a nice product texture
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43
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cymbopogon citratus leaf oil
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44
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citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil
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A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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45
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aleuritic acid
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46
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theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed extract
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47
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pelargonium graveolens oil
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48
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cetearyl glucoside
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Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
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49
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hydrogenated polydecene
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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50
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil
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An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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51
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santalum album (sandalwood) oil
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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52
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pogostemon cablin oil
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53
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chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower oil
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Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
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54
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glycosphingolipids
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A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
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55
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glyceryl citrate/ lactate/ linoleate/ oleate
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56
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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57
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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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58
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ceramide ap
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A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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ceramide eop
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A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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