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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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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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macadamia ternifolia seed oil
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Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
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5
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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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6
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. rosa centifolia
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The ingredient is not recognized
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7
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water
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Plain old water
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8
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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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9
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sucrose stearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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10
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sucrose distearate
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11
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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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12
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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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13
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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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14
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) oil
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Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
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15
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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16
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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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17
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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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18
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triethanolamine
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Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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19
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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20
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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21
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phytosphingosine
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A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
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22
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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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23
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lactobacillus
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24
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algae
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25
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ferment.
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The ingredient is not recognized
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