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The ingredient is not recognized
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aqua/water
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Plain old water
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cyclohexasiloxane
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A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
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Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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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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paraffinum liquidum/mineral oil
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One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
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myristyl myristate
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An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
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Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations
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stearic acid
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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ammonium polyacryldimethyltauramide/ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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palmitic acid
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An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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triethanolamine
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Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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titanium dioxide (nano)/titanium dioxide
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Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
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peg-100 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
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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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mannitol
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Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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peg-20 stearate
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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rosa canina fruit oil
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A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
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cetyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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parfum/fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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capryloyl salicylic acid
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diazolidinyl urea
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A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
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methylparaben
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A preservative
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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acrylates copolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
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butylparaben
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A preservative
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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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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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alumina
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The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
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cyclodextrin
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A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier
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hydrolyzed soy protein
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
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jasminum officinale extract/jasmine flower extract
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Essential oil that can be irritating
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faex extract
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Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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yeast extract
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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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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soluble collagen
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A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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alpha-isomethyl ionone
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A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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benzyl benzoate
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Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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disodium succinate
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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benzyl alcohol
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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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coumarin
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A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating
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, (f.i.l. d160105/8).
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The ingredient is not recognized
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Maria from WIMJ 
