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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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octocrylene
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A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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3
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octyl methoxycinnamate
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Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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4
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benzophenone-3
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Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
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5
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
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Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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6
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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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7
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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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8
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glycereth-26
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Helps create a thicker product consistency
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9
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alcohol denat.
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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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10
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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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11
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glyceryl hydroxystearate
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Helps oil and water mix together. It is used to stabilize the product formulation and create a thicker product consistency
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12
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cyclohexasiloxane
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A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
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13
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steareth-21
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Helps oil and water mix together
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14
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tocopheryl acetate
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A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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15
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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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16
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trilinolein
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17
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creatine
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Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
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18
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hydrolyzed soy protein
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
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19
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hydrolyzed wheat protein
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
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20
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trilinolenin
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21
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triolein
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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22
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morus alba leaf extract
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23
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tripalmitin
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24
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tristearin
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25
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tris (tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate
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26
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acetyl citrull amido arginine
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27
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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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28
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tripeptide-1
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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29
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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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30
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disodium adenosine triphosphate
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31
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artemia extract
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Zooplankton extract that can attract water to the upper level of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
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32
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microcrystalline cellulose
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33
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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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34
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bht
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A preservative
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35
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cellulose gum
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Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
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36
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cyclopentasiloxane
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A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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37
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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38
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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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39
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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40
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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41
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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42
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butylparaben
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A preservative
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43
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ethylparaben
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A preservative
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44
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isobutylparaben
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A preservative
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45
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methylparaben
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A preservative
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46
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propylparaben
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A preservative
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47
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. contains
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The ingredient is not recognized
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48
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oxybenzone
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Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
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49
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*cellular
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The ingredient is not recognized
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50
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water
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Plain old water
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51
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(aqua/disodium
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The ingredient is not recognized
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52
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adenosine triphosphate
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53
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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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54
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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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