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caprylic/capric triglyceride
| 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 |
2 |
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 |
3 |
water (aqua
| Plain old water |
4 |
sucrose laurate
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5 |
rosa damascena flower water
| Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Can be irritating |
6 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
7 |
sucrose stearate
| Helps water and oil mix together |
8 |
sucrose palmitate
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9 |
kaolin
| 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 |
10 |
potassium sorbate
| A preservative |
11 |
sodium benzoate
| A preservative |
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citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |