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avobenzone 3%
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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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2
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homosalate 10.7%
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A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
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3
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octisalate 3.2%
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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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4
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octocrylene 6%
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A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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5
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oxybenzone 3.9%
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Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
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6
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water
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Plain old water
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7
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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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8
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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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9
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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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10
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acrylates/dimethicone copolyme
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Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
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11
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tocophero
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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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12
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sodium polyacrylate
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Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
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13
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sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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14
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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15
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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16
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peg-8 laurate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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17
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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18
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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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19
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mentha piperita (peppermint) extract
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Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
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20
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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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21
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leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract
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22
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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23
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, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolyme,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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24
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sorbitol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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25
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moringa oleifera seed extract
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
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26
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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27
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rosa gallica flower extract
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28
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disodium phosphate
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Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
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29
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citric acid
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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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30
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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31
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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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32
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fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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