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1
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water (aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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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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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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cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
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An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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5
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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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6
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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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7
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propylene glycol
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Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
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8
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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9
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gardenia tahitensis (tiare) flower extract
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Used as a fragrance
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10
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vanilla planifolia fruit extract
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A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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11
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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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12
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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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13
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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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14
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glyceryl stearate
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An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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15
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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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16
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sorbitan stearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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17
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caprylic/capric triglyceride
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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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18
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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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19
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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20
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tetrasodium edta
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Helps to stabilize the product formulation
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21
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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22
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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23
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Maria from WIMJ 