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water\aqua\eau
| Plain old water |
| 2 |
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 |
| 3 |
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 |
| 4 |
pentylene glycol
| Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture |
| 5 |
dimethicone
| 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 |
| 6 |
dihydroxyacetone
| A self-tanning agent |
| 7 |
glyceryl stearate
| An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
| 8 |
cetearyl isononanoate
| An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss. |
| 9 |
butyrospermum parkii
| 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 |
| 10 |
behenyl alcohol
| Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient |
| 11 |
sucrose
| Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion |
| 12 |
algae extract
| Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet |
| 13 |
sesamum indicum seed oil
| 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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medicago sativa seed powder
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helianthus annuus seedcake
| Used to thicken the product consistency |
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prunus amygdalus dulcis seed meal
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eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
| An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties |
| 18 |
sodium gluconate
| Helps stabilize product formulations |
| 19 |
copper gluconate
| Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing |
| 20 |
calcium gluconate
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product |
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magnesium gluconate
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zinc gluconate
| Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin |
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tocopheryl succinate
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niacin
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sesamum indicum seed powder
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laminaria ochroleuca extract
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citrus aurantifolia peel extract
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| 28 |
caffeine
| Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes |
| 29 |
sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
| 30 |
trisiloxane
| A type of silicone. Used to improve product texture |
| 31 |
hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
| A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish |
| 32 |
arachidyl alcohol
| Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency |
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isohexadecane
| Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent |
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peg-100 stearate
| Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture |
| 35 |
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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arachidyl glucoside
| Helps oil and water mix together |
| 37 |
fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
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polysorbate 60
| Helps oil and water mix together |
| 39 |
sodium metabisulfite
| A preservative |
| 40 |
citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
| 41 |
hexyl cinnamal
| A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant |
| 42 |
linalool
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
| 43 |
limonene
| A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
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amyl cinnamal
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benzyl benzoate
| Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating |
| 46 |
coumarin
| A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating |
| 47 |
citronellol
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
| 48 |
geraniol
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
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citral
| A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
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phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
