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cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
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An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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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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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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4
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argania spinosa kernel oil
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An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
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5
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persea gratissima (avocado) oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
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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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copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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8
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elettaria cardamomum seed oil
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9
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boswellia carterii oil
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10
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lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
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An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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11
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pelargonium graveolens flower oil
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An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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12
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citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) leaf/twig oil
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13
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prunus amygdalus amara (bitter almond) kernel oil
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14
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil
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An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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15
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rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract
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16
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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17
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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18
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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19
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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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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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