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1
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water (aqua
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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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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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4
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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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5
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caprylic/capric triglyceride
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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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6
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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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7
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vp/va copolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulation and create a nice product consistency
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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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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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10
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silanetriol
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11
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fraxinus excelsior (bark) extract
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12
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caviar extract
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13
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palmitoyl tripeptide-5
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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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14
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bupleurum falcatum root extract
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A plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating
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15
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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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16
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
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A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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17
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chondrus crispus
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Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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18
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carrageenan
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Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
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19
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peg-40 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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20
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potassium cetyl phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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21
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c12-20 acid peg-8 ester
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Helps oil and water mix together
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22
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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23
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peg-8
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Used to create a nice product consistency
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24
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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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25
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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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26
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coenzyme a
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and dissolve other ingredients in a product
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27
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glycolic acid
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An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
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28
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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29
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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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30
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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31
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alcohol
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Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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32
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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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33
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potassium citrate
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34
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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35
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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
