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1
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avobenzone 1.0%
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Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
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2
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octinoxate 3.0%
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Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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3
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polyisobutene
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Used to improve the product consistency
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4
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pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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5
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ricinus communis (castor) seed oil
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A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
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6
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butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
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A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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7
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hydrogenated polydecene
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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8
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euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture
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9
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octyldodecanol
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An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
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10
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mica
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Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
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11
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microcrystalline wax
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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12
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isopropyl palmitate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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13
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synthetic wax
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Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
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14
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titanium dioxide
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Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
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15
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polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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16
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prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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17
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
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Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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18
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hydrolyzed pearl
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19
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silk powder
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20
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vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil
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A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
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21
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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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22
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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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23
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water
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Plain old water
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24
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neohesperidin dihydrochalcone
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25
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bht
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A preservative
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26
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fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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27
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iron oxides
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A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
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28
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bismuth oxychloride
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Colorant
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29
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, red 21 lake.
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The ingredient is not recognized
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Maria from WIMJ 
