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aqua/water/eau
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Plain old water
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2
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coco-caprylate/caprate
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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3
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polyglyceryl-3 rice branate
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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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bentonite
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Helps stabilize the product formulation
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6
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c10-18 triglycerides
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Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
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7
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behenyl alcohol
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Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
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8
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distarch phosphate
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9
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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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10
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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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11
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ectoin
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Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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12
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triethyl citrate
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Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation
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13
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glyceryl undecylenate
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Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
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14
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levulinic acid
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Helps stabilize a product formulation
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15
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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16
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pyrus sorbus bud extract
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17
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sodium levulinate
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A preservative
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18
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acmella oleracea extract
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19
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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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20
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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21
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phytic acid
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An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
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22
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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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23
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chlorella vulgaris extract
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A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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24
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laminaria digitata extract
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Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
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25
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centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract
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A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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26
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glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract
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A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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Maria from WIMJ 
