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salicylic acid - 2 %
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Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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2
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(acne treatment) :
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The ingredient is not recognized
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3
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water
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Plain old water
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4
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sodium laureth sulfate
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5
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disodium cocoamphodiacetate
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
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6
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cocamidopropyl betaine
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Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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7
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sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
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Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
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8
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methyl gluceth-20
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
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9
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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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10
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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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11
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, anhydrous
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The ingredient is not recognized
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12
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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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13
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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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14
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chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
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Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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15
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diazolidinyl urea
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A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
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16
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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17
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fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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18
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hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid
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Might help to reduce inflammation in skin, but solid research is lacking
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19
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methylparaben
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A preservative
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20
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pentylene glycol
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Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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21
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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22
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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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23
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propylparaben
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A preservative
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24
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tocopheryl acetate
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A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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25
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vitamin e
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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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Maria from WIMJ 
