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1
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aqua/water
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Plain old water
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2
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
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Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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3
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diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
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Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
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4
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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
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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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5
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dibutyl adipate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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6
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ethylhexyl triazone
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Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
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7
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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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8
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bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
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Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
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9
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polymethyl methacrylate
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Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
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10
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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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11
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parfum/fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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12
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glycol palmitate
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13
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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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14
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c20-22 alkyl phosphate
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15
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polyacrylate crosspolymer-6
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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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coco-glucoside
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Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
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18
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c20-22 alcohols
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19
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capryloyl glycine
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20
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oryza sativa (rice) hull powder
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21
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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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22
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talc
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Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish
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23
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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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24
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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25
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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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26
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sodium gluconate
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Helps stabilize product formulations
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27
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sodium laureth sulfate
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28
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dimethiconol
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A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
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29
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eichhornia crassipes extract
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30
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
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A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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31
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dehydroacetic acid
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A preservative
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32
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aminomethyl propanol
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Used to adjust the pH in formulations
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33
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lauroyl lysine
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
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34
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inositol
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35
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ethyl ferulate
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36
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polyglyceryl-5 trioleate
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37
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solanum lycopersicum (tomato) fruit extract
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38
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fagraea berteroana flower extract
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39
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rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
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Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
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40
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disodium uridine phosphate
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41
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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42
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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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43
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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44
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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45
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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46
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coumarin
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A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating
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47
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[n2607/a].
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The ingredient is not recognized
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