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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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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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3
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hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid
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Used to regulate product's pH
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4
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sodium hyaluronate
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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5
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dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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6
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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7
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secale cereale seed extract
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8
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/ rye seed extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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9
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ascorbyl glucoside
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A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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10
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peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil
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Helps oil and water mix together
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11
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pentylene glycol
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Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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12
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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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13
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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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14
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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15
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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16
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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17
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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18
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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19
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parfum / fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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20
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. (f.i.l. b248253/1).
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The ingredient is not recognized
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