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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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ethylhexyl stearate
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3
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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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4
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ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate
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5
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isoamyl laurate
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Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
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6
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argania spinosa kernel oil
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An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
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7
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, verbascum densiflorum flower/stem extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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8
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helichrysum italicum extract
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A plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritating
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9
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, cota
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The ingredient is not recognized
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10
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tin
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11
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ctoria flower/leaf/stem extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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12
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linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil
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13
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linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed extract
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14
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil
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An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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15
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
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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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16
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olea europaea (olive) oil unsaponifiables
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17
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butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
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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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18
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selaginella lepidophylla extract
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A plant extract that might be able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and have some antioxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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19
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leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
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A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
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20
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hydrolyzed pea protein
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21
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proline
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22
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lysine hcl
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23
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allantoin
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Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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24
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zinc pca
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A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
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25
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shikimic acid
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26
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pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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Used to increase stability of product formulations
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27
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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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28
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hydroxypropyl guar
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
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29
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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30
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polyquaternium-37
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
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31
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vp/dmapa acrylates copolymer
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32
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propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
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33
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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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34
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behentrimonium methosulfate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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35
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polyquaternium-4
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36
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ppg-1 trideceth-6
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37
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polyquaternium-80
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38
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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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39
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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40
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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41
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dmdm hydantoin
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A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
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42
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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43
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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44
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benzalkonium chloride
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Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Can be irritating
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45
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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46
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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47
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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48
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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49
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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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50
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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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51
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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52
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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53
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ci 19140 (yellow 5
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A yellow dye
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Maria from WIMJ
