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aqua (purified water
| Plain old water |
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caprylic/capric triglyceride
| 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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cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
| An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic |
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stearic acid
| Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
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cetyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together |
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glycerin
| 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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glyceryl stearate se
| Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient |
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xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil
| An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating |
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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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punica granatum extract
| A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective |
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vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract
| A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation |
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tocopheryl acetate
| 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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allyl caproate
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butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
| 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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citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
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ethyl butyrate
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isoamyl butyrate
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vanillin
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phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
21 |
potassium sorbate
| A preservative |
22 |
sodium benzoate
| A preservative |
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d-limonene
| A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
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| The ingredient is not recognized |