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water
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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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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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4
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octyldodecyl myristate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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5
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hydrogenated palm oil
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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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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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8
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pentylene glycol
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Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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cetyl palmitate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
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10
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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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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12
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triethylhexanoin
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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13
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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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14
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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15
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batyl alcohol
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Non-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient
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16
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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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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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butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)
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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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19
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hydroxyethylcellulose
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Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
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20
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betula platyphylla japonica juice
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21
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glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract
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A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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22
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perilla ocymoides seed oil
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A plant extract that works as an emollient. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains some volatile compounds and could be irritating
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23
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saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract
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Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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24
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squalane
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An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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25
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tremella fuciformis polysaccharide
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26
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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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27
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lactobacillus/bean seed extract/sodium glutamate ferment filtrate
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28
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retinyl palmitate
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Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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29
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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30
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bifida ferment lysate
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Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
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31
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zea mays (corn) oil
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A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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32
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sophora angustifolia root extract
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rosa multiflora fruit extract
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Used in cosmetics for its fragrance
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, zizyphus jujuba fruit extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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35
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paeonia albiflora root extract
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36
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rehmannia glutinosa root extract
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pueraria mirifica root extract
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38
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paeonia suffruticosa root extract
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39
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angelica acutiloba root extract
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40
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citrus unshiu peel extract
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41
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prunus yedoensis leaf extract
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42
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saxifraga sarmentosa extract
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43
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eriobotrya japonica leaf extract
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Plant extract that might be somewhat helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
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44
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lactobacillus/soybean extract ferment filtrate
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45
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lilium candidum bulb extract
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46
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artemisia capillaris flower extract
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47
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gardenia florida fruit extract
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48
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hydrangea macrophylla leaf extract
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49
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hydrolyzed soybean extract
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50
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morus alba root extract
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51
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nephelium longana seed extract
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52
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rubus suavissimus (raspberry) leaf extract
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53
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saccharomyces/caragana sinica root ferment extract
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54
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scutellaria baicalensis root extract
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A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
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55
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coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract
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56
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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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57
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aspergillus/lactobacillus/camellia sinensis leaf ferment extract
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58
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ganoderma lucidum (mushroom) stem extract
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59
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rhodomyrtus tomentosa fruit extract
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60
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hibiscus esculentus fruit extract
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A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals. It can be irritating
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61
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luffa cylindrica fruit extract
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A fruit extract that might be somewhat helpful in neutrlizing free radicals
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natto gum
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