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water / aqua / eau
| Plain old water |
2 |
butylene glycol
| 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 |
3 |
glycerin
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
4 |
cetyl ethylhexanoate
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture |
5 |
butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
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6 |
dimethicone
| A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish |
7 |
pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate
| Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin |
8 |
behenyl alcohol
| Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient |
9 |
hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea
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10 |
c14-22 alcohols
| A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations |
11 |
hydroxypropyl bislauramide mea
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12 |
stearic acid
| Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
13 |
arachidyl alcohol
| Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency |
14 |
palmitic acid
| An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it |
15 |
cholesterol
| An emollient that is naturally found in skin |
16 |
c12-20 alkyl glucoside
| Helps water and oil mix together |
17 |
polyacrylate-13
| Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation |
18 |
arachidyl glucoside
| Helps oil and water mix together |
19 |
tromethamine
| Helps adjust pH in products |
20 |
fragrance / parfum
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
21 |
polyisobutene
| Used to improve the product consistency |
22 |
glyceryl caprylate
| An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products |
23 |
xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
24 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
25 |
adenosine
| Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin |
26 |
xylitylglucoside
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function |
27 |
anhydroxylitol
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function |
28 |
polysorbate 20
| Helps oil and water mix together |
29 |
sorbitan isostearate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
30 |
glucose
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function |
31 |
xylitol
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function |
32 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
33 |
ceramide np
| A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin |
34 |
arachidic acid
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35 |
myristic acid
| Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic |
36 |
hibiscus syriacus bark extract
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37 |
sucrose
| Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion |
38 |
tocopherol
| 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 |
39 |
rosa canina fruit extract
| A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking |
40 |
indole acetic acid
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