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1
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aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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cera microcristallina
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
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3
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paraffinum liquidum
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One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
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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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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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6
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hydrogenated coco-glycerides
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Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
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7
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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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8
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myristyl alcohol
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Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
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9
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maris sal
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Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
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10
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sodium carbomer
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Helps improve the texture
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11
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sodium acrylates / c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Helps create a nice product texture. It can be an allergen. It can cause skin irritation when acrylate monomer residue has not been removed during the ingredient manufacturing process. Most reputable cosmetic manufacturers used the purified version of this ingredient that is not irritating
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12
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aluminum starch octenylsuccinate
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Used to thicken the product's consistency
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13
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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14
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methylisothiazolinone
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A preservative. Is a frequent allergen
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15
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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16
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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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17
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butylphenyl methylpropional
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A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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18
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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19
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limonene
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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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20
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alpha-isomethyl ionone
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A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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21
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perfume
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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Maria from WIMJ 
