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1
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water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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cyclohexasiloxane
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A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
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4
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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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5
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phenyl trimethicone
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A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
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6
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polyglyceryl-4 isostearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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7
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hexyl laurate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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8
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cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone
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A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
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9
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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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10
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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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11
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, moringa pterygosperma seed extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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12
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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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13
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trihydroxystearin
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14
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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15
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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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16
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aluminum hydroxide
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Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
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17
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magnesium sulfate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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18
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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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19
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ascorbyl glucoside
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A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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20
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disodium stearoyl glutamate
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Helps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanser
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21
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acetylated glycol stearate
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22
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panthenol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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23
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castanea sativa (chestnut) seed extract
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A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help neutralize free radicals
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24
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tocopheryl acetate
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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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25
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methylparaben
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A preservative
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26
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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27
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diazolidinyl urea
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A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
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28
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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29
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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30
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alpha-isomethyl ionone
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A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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31
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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32
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benzyl alcohol
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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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33
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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34
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fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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35
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, may contain:
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The ingredient is not recognized
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36
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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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iron oxides
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A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
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