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1
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aqua
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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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gossypium herbaceum (cotton) seed oil
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4
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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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5
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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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6
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cetearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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7
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cetearyl glucoside
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Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
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8
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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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9
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dicaprylyl ether
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
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10
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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11
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sodium stearoyl, glutamate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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12
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parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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13
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punica granatum fruit extract
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14
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avena sativa
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15
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(oat) extract, gardenia tahitensis (monoi) extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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16
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dehydroacetic acid
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A preservative
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17
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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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18
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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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19
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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20
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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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