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1
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snail secretion,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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2
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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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3
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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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4
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cetearyl olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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5
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sorbitan olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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6
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limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil
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This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient.
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7
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niacinamide
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Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
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8
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octyldodecyl myristate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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9
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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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10
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peg-100 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
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11
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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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12
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polyacrylate-13
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
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13
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polyisobutene
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Used to improve the product consistency
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14
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water
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Plain old water
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15
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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16
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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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17
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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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18
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beeswax
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Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
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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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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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21
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tropolone
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22
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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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23
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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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24
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palmitic acid
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An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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25
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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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26
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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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27
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rh-oligopeptide-1
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28
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palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
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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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hydrolyzed wheat protein
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
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30
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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31
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prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) seed extract
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32
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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33
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portulaca oleracea extract
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A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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34
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, betula platyphylla japonica,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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35
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adenosine
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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
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36
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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