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water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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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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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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, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera gel),
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The ingredient is not recognized
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6
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citrus grandis (grapefruit) extract
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7
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cucumis sativus (cucumber) extract
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8
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camelia sinensis (green tea) extract
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Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
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9
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( , ) bee
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The ingredient is not recognized
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10
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pollen extract
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11
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citrus sinensis (orange flower) extract
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12
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anthemis nobilis
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A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
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13
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(chamomile) extract ( , )
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The ingredient is not recognized
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14
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macrocystis pyrifera (sea kelp) extract
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15
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lavandula angustifolia (lavender) extract
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Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
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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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carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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18
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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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19
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vitamin e
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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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20
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retinyl palmitate
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Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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vitamin a
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Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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22
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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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23
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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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24
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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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25
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glyceryl stearate se
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Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
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26
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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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27
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dmdm hydantoin
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A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
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28
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cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
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29
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carbomer
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Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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30
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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31
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aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) extract
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32
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fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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33
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tromethamine
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Helps adjust pH in products
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Maria from WIMJ 
