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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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triheptanoin
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A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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3
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silybum marianum ethyl ester
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Helps to create a nice product texture. Used to substitute silicones
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4
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brassica alcohol
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Helps oil and water mix together
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5
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c15-19 alkane
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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6
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glyceryl stearate citrate
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Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
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7
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polyglyceryl-3 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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8
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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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9
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propanediol
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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10
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sodium stearoyl glutamate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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11
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biosaccharide gum-1
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
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12
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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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13
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maltitol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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14
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punica granatum extract
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A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
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15
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helichrysum italicum extract
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A plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritating
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16
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bellis perennis (daisy) fower extract
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A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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17
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polygonum, cuspidatum root extract
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A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
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18
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myristyl alcohol
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Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
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19
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pca
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Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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20
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jasminum officinale (jasmine) flower extract
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Fragrance. Can be irritating
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21
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citrus reticulata (tangerine) fruit extract
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22
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arctium lappa root extract
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Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
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23
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rosa damascena flower water
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Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Can be irritating
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24
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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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25
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sclerotium gum
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Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
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26
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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27
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lysolecithin
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Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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28
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pullulan
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Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
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29
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citric acid
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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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30
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel extract
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31
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citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) fruit extract
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32
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rose damascena flower extract
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33
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vanilla plantifolia fruit extract
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A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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34
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vitis vinifera (grape) fruit extract
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A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
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35
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citrus limon (lemon) peel extract
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A very irritating fragrant ingredient
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36
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eugenia caryophyllus (clove) flower extract
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A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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37
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lavendula angustifloia (lavender) flower/leaf/stem extract
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38
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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39
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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40
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pentylene glycol
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Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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41
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phenethyl alcohol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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