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1
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water/aqua/eau
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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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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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4
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sorbitol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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5
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behenyl alcohol
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Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
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6
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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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7
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behentrimonium chloride
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8
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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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9
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glyceryl oleate
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Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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10
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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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11
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moringa oleifera seed oil
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A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
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12
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avena sativa (oat) peptide
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13
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laurdimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed keratin
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14
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arginine hcl
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An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
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15
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rosa canina fruit oil
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A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
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16
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phosphatidylcholine
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Used to enhance the delivery of other ingredients
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17
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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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18
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aminopropyl dimethicone
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A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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19
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isopropyl alcohol
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A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
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20
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stearyl dihydroxypropyldimonium oligosaccharides
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21
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steartrimonium chloride
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22
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octyldodecanol
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An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
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23
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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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24
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arginine
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An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
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25
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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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26
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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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27
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peg-6 methyl ether dimethicone
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28
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c10-40 isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium ethosulfate
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29
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peg-90m
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30
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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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31
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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32
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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33
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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34
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alpha-isomethyl ionone
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A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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35
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fragrance/parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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