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884439 2 - :
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The ingredient is not recognized
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aqua / water
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Plain old water
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
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Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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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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ethylhexyl salicylate
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Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
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Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
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alcohol denat.
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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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diisopropyl sebacate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish
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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
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Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
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drometrizole trisiloxane
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Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet
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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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diethylhexyl butamido triazone
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Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet
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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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synthetic wax
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Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
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titanium dioxide
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Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
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potassium cetyl phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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ammonium polyacryldimethyltauramide / ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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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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hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
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isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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palmitic acid
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An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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peg-100 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
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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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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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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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terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid
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Ecamsule, Mexoryl SX. A UV filter. Is effective mostly against the UVA rays. It is legally marketed in the US with the FDA approval since 2006, even though the ingredient is not on the official FDA list of the approved sunscreen active ingredients. It is photostable
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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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triethanolamine
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Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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(f.i.l. c163125/1).
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The ingredient is not recognized
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Maria from WIMJ 
