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1
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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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2
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isopropyl myristate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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3
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coco-caprylate
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An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
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4
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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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5
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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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6
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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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7
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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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8
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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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9
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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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10
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hydrogenated vegetable oil
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An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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11
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cannabidiol
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CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function
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12
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derived from extract or
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The ingredient is not recognized
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13
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tin
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14
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cture or resin of cannabis, aloe barbadensis,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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15
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malus domestica fruit cell culture extract
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16
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vitis vinifera fruit cell extract
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17
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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18
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alcohol
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Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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19
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3-o-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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20
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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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21
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isomalt
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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22
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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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23
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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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24
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, 2-
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The ingredient is not recognized
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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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xanthan gum
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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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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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29
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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30
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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31
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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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32
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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Maria from WIMJ 
