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1
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titanium dioxide 6%
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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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2
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zinc oxide 5%
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A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
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3
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(sunscreen) ingredients:
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The ingredient is not recognized
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4
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undecane
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Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
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5
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triethylhexanoin
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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6
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isohexadecane
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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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7
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nylon-12
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Used to create a nice product consistency
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8
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caprylyl methicone
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A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
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9
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butyloctyl salicylate
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A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
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10
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phenethyl benzoate
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Used as a fragrance
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11
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styrene/acrylates copolymer
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Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
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12
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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13
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tridecane
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Helps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skin
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14
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dicaprylyl carbonate
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Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
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15
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dicaprylyl ether
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
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16
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talc
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Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish
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17
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dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer
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Helps oil and water mix together
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18
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aluminum stearate
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Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation
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19
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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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20
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peg-9 olydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone
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A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
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21
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alumina
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The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
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22
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polyhydroxystearic acid
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
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23
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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24
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magnesium sulfate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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25
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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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26
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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27
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peg-8 laurate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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28
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disteardimonium hectorite
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A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
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29
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triethoxycaprylylsilane
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A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
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30
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diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate
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Used to stabilize the product formulation
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31
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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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32
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propylene carbonate
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Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
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33
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cassia alata leaf extract
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Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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34
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maltodextrin
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Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
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35
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benzoic acid
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A preservative
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36
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peg-9
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Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation
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