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aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice
| Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin |
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
| 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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vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) fruit/leaf extract
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saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract
| Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
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acer saccharum (sugar maple) extract
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract
| A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity |
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citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract
| Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity |
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cetearyl olivate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
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sorbitan olivate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
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cetearyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
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olea europaea (olive) fruit oil
| An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation |
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cetyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together |
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galactoarabinan
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
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butyrospermum parkii (shea) nut butter
| 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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, apis mellifera (
| The ingredient is not recognized |
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beeswax
| Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
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) wax,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
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water/aqua/eau
| Plain old water |
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calophyllum inophyllum (foraha) extract
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salix nigra (willow bark) extract
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21 |
mentha piperita (peppermint) leaf
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oil,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel wax
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pelargonium graveolens (geranium) flower oil
| An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation |
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litsea cubeba fruit oil
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krameria triandra (rhatany) root extract
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27 |
caprylic/capric triglyceride
| A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin |
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citrus paradisi (pink grapefruit) peel oil
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salvia sclarea (clary sage) flower/leaf oil
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30 |
lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower oil
| A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating |
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, mentha spicata (spearmint) leaf oil,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
32 |
rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
| Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant |
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xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
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dehydroacetic acid
| A preservative |
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benzyl alcohol
| A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |