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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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propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
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3
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decyl oleate
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Helps soften the upper layer of 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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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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6
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sodium citrate
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Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
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7
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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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8
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dimethicone
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A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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9
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tridecyl trimellitate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
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10
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stearyl dimethicone
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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11
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glyceryl stearate
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An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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12
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peg-100 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
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13
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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14
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cyperus esculentus root oil
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15
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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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16
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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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17
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cetearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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18
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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19
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methyl methacrylate crosspolymer
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Helps thicken the product consistency
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20
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palmitic acid
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An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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21
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stearic acid
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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22
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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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23
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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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24
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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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25
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octadecene
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26
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mannitol
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Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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27
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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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28
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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29
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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30
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cetearyl glucoside
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Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
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31
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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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32
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salicylic acid
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Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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33
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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34
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paraffinum liquidum / mineral oil/huile minerale
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One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
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35
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pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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Used to increase stability of product formulations
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36
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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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37
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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38
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sorbitan isostearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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39
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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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40
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sodium lactate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
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41
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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42
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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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43
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asiaticoside
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An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
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44
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asiatic acid
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An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
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45
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madecassic acid
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An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic
acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
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46
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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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47
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disodium adenosine triphosphate
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48
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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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49
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hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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50
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acetyl tetrapeptide-9
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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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51
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palmitoyl 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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52
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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53
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palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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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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54
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superoxide dismutase
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An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
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55
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tromethamine
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Helps adjust pH in products
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56
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. [es278] *cellular
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The ingredient is not recognized
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57
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water
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Plain old water
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58
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(aqua/disodium
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The ingredient is not recognized
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59
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adenosine triphosphate
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60
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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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61
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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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