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magnesium sulfate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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2
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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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3
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butylene glycol
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Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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4
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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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5
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shea butter glycerides
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6
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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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7
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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8
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kaolin
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A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
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9
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zeolite
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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10
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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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11
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prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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12
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prunus persica (peach) kernel oil
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13
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rosa moschata seed oil
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14
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prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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15
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
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Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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16
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glycine soja (soybean) oil
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A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function
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honey
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Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
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18
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mel
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
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19
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elaeis guineensis (palm) butter
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A type of palm oil. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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20
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punica granatum fruit juice
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A fruit juice. Might have some anti-oxidant properties but is unlikely to have any benefit when used in skincare
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21
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fagus sylvatica bud extract
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22
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sambucus nigra fruit extract
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A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
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23
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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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24
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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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25
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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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26
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illite
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27
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squalane
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An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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28
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hydrogenated vegetable oil
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An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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29
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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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30
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ethylhexyl palmitate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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31
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dipropylene glycol
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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
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32
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dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer
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Helps oil and water mix together
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33
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polysilicone-11
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A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
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34
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lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone
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A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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35
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water/aqua/eau
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Plain old water
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36
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ethoxydiglycol
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Helps to improve the product consistency
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37
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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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38
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sodium citrate
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Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
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39
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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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40
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benzoic acid
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A preservative
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41
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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42
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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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 
