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ingredient:
| The ingredient is not recognized |
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titanium dioxide 1.75%
| Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin |
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. ingredients:
| The ingredient is not recognized |
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vegetable oil
| An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
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ricinus communis (castor) seed oil
| A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency |
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octyldodecyl neopentanoate
| An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen |
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copernicia cerifera cera
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daucus carota sativa (carrot) seed oil
| A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect |
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persea gratissima (avocado) oil
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function |
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lotus corniculatus (lotus flower) extract
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aloe barbadensis leaf extract
| 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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camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract
| 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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coconut alkanes
| An emollient that helps soften the skin |
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stearic acid
| Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
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coffea arabica (coffee) seed extract
| Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin |
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rubus fruticosus (blackberry) fruit extract
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin |
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alumina
| The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products |
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coco-caprylate/caprate
| Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture |
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ascorbyl palmitate
| Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid. |
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tocopherol
| 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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citrus medica limonum (lemon) peel
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oilmay contain:
| The ingredient is not recognized |
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mica
| Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light |
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iron oxides
| A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating |
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red 7 lake (ci 15850
| A red colorant |
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)(aka 202), red 30 lake (
| The ingredient is not recognized |
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ci 73360
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