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prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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2
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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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3
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polyglyceryl-4 oleate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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4
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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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5
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polyglyceryl-6 oleate
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6
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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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7
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quaternium-90 bentonite
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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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calophyllum inophyllum seed oil
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10
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
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Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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11
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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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12
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vitis vinifera (grape) fruit cell extract
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13
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camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
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14
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camellia sinensis leaf powder
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Might provide some anti-oxidant benefits and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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15
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water
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Plain old water
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16
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sodium chloride
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Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
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17
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undecane
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Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
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18
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tridecane
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Helps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skin
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19
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butylene glycol
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Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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20
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maltodextrin
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Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
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21
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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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22
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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23
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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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