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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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bht
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A preservative
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3
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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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4
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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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5
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carnitine
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6
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chlorella vulgaris extract
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A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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7
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cyclomethicone
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A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
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8
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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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9
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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10
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disodium phosphate
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Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
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11
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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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12
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glyceryl caprylate
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An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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13
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glyceryl stearate citrate
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Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
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14
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isopropyl myristate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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15
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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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16
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parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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17
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peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
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Helps oil and water mix together
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18
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peg-7 glyceryl cocoate
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19
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plankton extract
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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20
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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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21
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sodium acrylates copolymer
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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22
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sodium phosphate
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Helps stabilize the product formulation
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23
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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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24
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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25
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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26
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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