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1
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water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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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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4
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propanediol
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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5
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bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
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6
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niacinamide
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Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
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7
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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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8
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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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9
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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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10
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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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11
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isosorbide dicaprylate
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12
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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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13
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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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14
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hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin
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Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
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15
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palmitoyl tripeptide-38
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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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16
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saccharide isomerate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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17
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sodium pca
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Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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18
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urea
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Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
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19
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trehalose
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A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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20
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triacetin
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Used to dissolve other ingredients
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21
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polyquaternium?51
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An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
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22
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hyaluronic acid
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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23
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silanetriol
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24
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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25
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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26
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sodium acrylates copolymer
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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27
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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28
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polyacrylate-13
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
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29
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polyisobutene
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Used to improve the product consistency
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30
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tocopheryl acetate
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A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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31
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allantoin, panthenol
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32
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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33
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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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34
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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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35
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carbomer
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Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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36
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polysorbate-20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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37
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palmitoyl oligopeptide
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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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38
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palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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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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39
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acetyl hexapeptide-8
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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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40
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sodium phytate
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Used to stabilize product formulations
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41
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aloe barbadensis leaf extract
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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42
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centella asiatica extract
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A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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43
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tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide
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