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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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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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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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butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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6
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ethylhexyl isononanoate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
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7
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hydrogenated polyisobutene
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Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
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8
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caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
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9
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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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10
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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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11
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polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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12
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stearyl behenate
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13
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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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14
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pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate
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Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
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15
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biosaccharide gum-1
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
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16
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dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
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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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palmitic acid
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An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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19
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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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20
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polyethylene
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Used to thicken the product's texture
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21
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peg/ppg-20/15 dimethicone
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22
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phenyl methicone
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23
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portulaca oleracea extract
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A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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24
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cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
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An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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25
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aloe barbadensis leaf extract
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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26
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butyrospermum parkii (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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27
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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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28
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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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29
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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30
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polyquaternium-51
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An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
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31
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niacinamide
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Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
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32
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hydrolyzed collagen
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A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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33
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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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34
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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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35
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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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36
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peg-150 distearate
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37
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ceramide ap
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A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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38
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glycosphingolipids
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A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
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39
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glyceryl polymethacrylate
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Used to create a nice product texture
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40
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meadowfoam estolide
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a more even product formulation
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41
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sorbitan isostearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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42
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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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43
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palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
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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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44
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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45
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steareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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46
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n-hydroxysuccinimide
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Is claimed to be able to brighten skin tone by removing some blood-related pigmented compounds in skin (hemoglobin and related elements) but solid research is missing. Can be irritating
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47
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chrysin
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Might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, as well as lightening the skin, but solid evidence is missing. Could somewhat help in reducing the darkness of the under-eye area. Helps to neutralise free radicals in skin
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48
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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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49
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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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50
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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51
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aleuritic acid
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52
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yeast extract
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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53
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glycoproteins
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54
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betaine
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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55
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hydrogenated polydecene
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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56
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ceramide np
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A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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57
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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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58
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colloidal oatmeal
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Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
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59
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retinyl retinoate
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60
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polylactic acid
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61
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canola oil
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A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
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62
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cholesteryl nonanoate
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63
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ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
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64
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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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65
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chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower water
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66
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curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract
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A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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67
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leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
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A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
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68
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eruca sativa leaf extract
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69
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glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate
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70
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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71
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hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea
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72
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glycine soja (soybean) sterols
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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73
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melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil
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An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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74
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phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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75
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santalum album (sandalwood) oil
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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76
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chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower oil
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Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
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77
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caprylhydroxamic acid
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A preservative
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78
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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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79
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glucose
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
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80
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stearyl stearate
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81
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tromethamine
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Helps adjust pH in products
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82
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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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83
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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84
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chlorhexidine digluconate
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A preservative
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85
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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86
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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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87
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lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
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An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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88
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citrus paradisi (grapefruit) peel oil
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89
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cymbopogon citratus leaf oil
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90
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pelargonium graveolens oil
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91
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil
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An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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92
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pogostemon cablin oil
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93
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citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil
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A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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94
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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95
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caramel
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96
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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97
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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98
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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99
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limonene
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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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100
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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