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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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2
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sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
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Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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3
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sodium cocoamphoacetate
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
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4
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cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
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Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
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5
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sodium chloride
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Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
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6
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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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7
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salicylic acid
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Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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8
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mandelic acid
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Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
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9
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil
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An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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10
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract
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A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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11
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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12
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citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil
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A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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13
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garcinia mangostana (mangosteen) peel extract
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14
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yucca schidigera root extract
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15
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lactic acid
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An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)
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16
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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17
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citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil
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A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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18
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rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extract
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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, bu research on its effectiveness is lacking
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19
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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20
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citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil
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21
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citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) peel oil
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22
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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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23
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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24
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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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25
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tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
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Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.
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26
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diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
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Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
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27
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dibutyl adipate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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28
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dimethicone
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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
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29
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bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
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Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
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30
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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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31
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
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Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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32
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dicaprylyl carbonate
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Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
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33
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ethylhexyl triazone
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Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
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34
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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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35
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dehydroacetic acid
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A preservative
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36
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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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37
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coco-glucoside
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Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
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38
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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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39
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citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil
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A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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40
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hydroxyacetophenone
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Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives
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41
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acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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42
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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43
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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44
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benzoic acid
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A preservative
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45
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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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46
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citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil
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A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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47
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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48
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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49
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pelargonium graveolens (geranium) flower oil
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An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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50
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citrus limon (lemon) peel oil
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A highly irritating fragrance
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51
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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52
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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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53
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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54
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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55
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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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56
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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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57
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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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58
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isododecane
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
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59
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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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60
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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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61
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cetearyl olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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62
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sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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63
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sorbitan olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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64
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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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65
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squalane
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An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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66
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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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67
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retinal
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One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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68
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ethyl ascorbic acid
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A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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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69
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daucus carota sativa (carrot) seed oil
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A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
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70
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hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
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71
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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72
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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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73
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vanilla planifolia (vanilla) fruit extract
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A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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74
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hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
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75
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rubus chamaemorus (cloudberry) seed oil
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76
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sodium polyaspartate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help stabilize the product formulation
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77
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tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
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Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.
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78
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dipteryx odorata (tonka) bean extract
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79
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bht
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A preservative
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80
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polyhydroxystearic acid
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
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81
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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82
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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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83
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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84
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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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85
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lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract
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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
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86
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isostearic acid
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Used to create a nice product texture
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87
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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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88
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lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract
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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
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89
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polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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90
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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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91
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coumarin
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A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating
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92
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ci 14700 (red 4
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A colorant
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