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1
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water (aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
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A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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3
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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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4
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, alchohol*,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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5
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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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6
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butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
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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
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7
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potassium cetyl phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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8
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caprylic/capric triglyceride
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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
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9
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octyldodecanol
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An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
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10
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hydrogenated palm glycerides
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An emollient that softens the skin
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11
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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12
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glycine soja (soybean) oil
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A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function
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13
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rosa canina fruit extract
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A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
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14
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rosa damascena flower water
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Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Can be irritating
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15
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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16
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sodium stearoyl glutamate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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17
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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18
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brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols
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Help soften the upper layer of the skin
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19
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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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20
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cetearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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21
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ascorbyl palmitate
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Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
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22
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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23
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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24
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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25
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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26
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limonene
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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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27
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farnesol
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Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating
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