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1
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aqua/water/eau
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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cetearyl isononanoate
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An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
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4
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dicaprylyl carbonate
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Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
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5
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prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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6
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cetyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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7
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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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8
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sucrose stearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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9
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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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10
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fructooligosaccharides
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Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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11
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cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract
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Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
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12
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squalane
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An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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13
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glycyrrhetinic acid
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Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
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14
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carnosine
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A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
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15
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peumus boldus leaf extract
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16
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algae extract
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Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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17
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disodium adenosine triphosphate
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18
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hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
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19
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caprylyl/capryl glucoside
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Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
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20
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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21
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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22
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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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23
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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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24
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tocopherol
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Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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25
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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26
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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27
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sodium phytate
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Used to stabilize product formulations
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28
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allantoin
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Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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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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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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31
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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32
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. [es027] * cellular
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The ingredient is not recognized
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33
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water
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Plain old water
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34
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(aqua/disodium
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The ingredient is not recognized
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35
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adenosine triphosphate
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36
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carnosine
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A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
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37
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mineral salts
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Used to thicked product formulations. Might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin
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Maria from WIMJ
