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1
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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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2
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cetearyl olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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3
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sorbitan olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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4
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squalane
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An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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5
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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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6
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boswellia carteri (frankincense) oil
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7
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citrus aurantium var amara (bitter orange) oil
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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8
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citrus paradisi (grapefruit) oil
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9
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**, mentha pulegium (mint nana morocco) oil**, myristica fragrans (nutmeg) oil**, piper nigrum (pepper) oil**,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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10
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pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil
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11
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rosa damascena (rose) oil
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Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
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12
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**, vanilla planifolia (vanilla) oil**,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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13
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glucose
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
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14
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mel
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
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15
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(manuka honey), phormium tenax leaf juice (nz flax gel),
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The ingredient is not recognized
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16
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triticum vulgare germ (wheatgerm) oil
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A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
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17
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sclerotium gum
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Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
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18
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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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19
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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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20
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bisabolol
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An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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21
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zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract
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A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
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22
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glucose oxidase
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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23
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lactoperoxidase
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In theory, could support healthy skin's microbiome, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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24
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tocopherol (vitamin e
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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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25
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), leptospermum scoparium (manuka) oil,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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26
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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27
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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28
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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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29
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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