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water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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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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4
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
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Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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5
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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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6
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fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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7
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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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8
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triethanolamine
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Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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9
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isopropyl palmitate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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10
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theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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12
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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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13
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caffeine
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Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
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14
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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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15
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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16
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bisabolol
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An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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17
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hexylene glycol
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Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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18
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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19
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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20
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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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21
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butylphenyl methylpropional
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A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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22
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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23
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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24
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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25
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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Maria from WIMJ 
