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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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2
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lactococcus ferment lysate
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Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
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3
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bisabolol
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An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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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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ethyl linoleate
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Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
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6
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hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate
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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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7
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myristoyl nonapeptide-3
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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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8
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yeast extract
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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9
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soy amino acids
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Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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10
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pseudoalteromonas exopolysaccharides
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11
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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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12
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sorbitan isostearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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13
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isohexadecane
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Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
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14
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hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
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15
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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16
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polyacrylate crosspolymer-6
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17
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trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
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Used to improve stability of the formulation
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18
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sodium salicylate
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19
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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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20
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sodium chloride
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Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
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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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pentylene glycol
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Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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24
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ethoxydiglycol
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Helps to improve the 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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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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