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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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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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3
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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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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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hexyldecyl myristoyl methylaminopropionate
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6
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hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)
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7
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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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8
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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9
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myristyl myristate
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An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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10
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panthenol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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11
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carbomer
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Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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12
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polyacrylate crosspolymer-6
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13
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flavor
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An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients
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14
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styrene/acrylates copolymer
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Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
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15
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glyceryl caprylate
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An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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16
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tromethamine
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Helps adjust pH in products
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17
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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18
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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19
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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20
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camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
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21
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camellia sinensis seed oil
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A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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22
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t-butyl alcohol
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Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
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Maria from WIMJ 
