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1
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water (aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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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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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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octyldodeceth-25
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5
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methyl gluceth-10
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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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cyclopentasiloxane
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A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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8
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ethoxydiglycol
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Helps to improve the product consistency
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9
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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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10
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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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11
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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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12
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hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract
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A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
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13
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carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract
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14
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chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
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Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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15
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allantoin
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Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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16
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propylene glycol
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Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
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17
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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18
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tocopherol
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Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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19
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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20
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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21
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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22
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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23
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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24
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methylisothiazolinone
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A preservative. Is a frequent allergen
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25
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flavor (aroma
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An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients
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26
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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27
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benzyl alcohol
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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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28
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yellow 5 (ci 19140
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A yellow dye
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29
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red 4 (ci 14700
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A colorant
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