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1
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water/aqua/eau
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Plain old water
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2
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olea europaea (olive) fruit oil
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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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3
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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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4
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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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5
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coco-caprylate/caprate
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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6
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triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil
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A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
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7
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cetearyl glucoside
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Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
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8
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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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9
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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10
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soy isoflavones
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11
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polysorbate 80
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Helps water and oil mix together
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12
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alcohol denat.
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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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13
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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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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hydrolyzed milk protein
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16
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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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17
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vitex agnus castus extract
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18
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citrus medica limonum (lemon) peel oil
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A highly irritating fragrance
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19
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oil, benzyl alcohol
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20
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
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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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21
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prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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22
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fructooligosaccharides
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Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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23
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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24
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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25
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tropolone
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26
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ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
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Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
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27
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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28
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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Maria from WIMJ 
