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1
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aqua (water
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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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caprilic/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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4
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tribehenin peg-20 esters
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Helps oil and water mix together
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5
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isononyl isononanoate
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Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
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6
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propanediol
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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7
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sodium polyacrylate
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Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
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8
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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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9
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maris aqua
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Sea water. Helps dissolve other ingredients in a product
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10
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sea water
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Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
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11
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algae extract
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Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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12
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chondrus crispus
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Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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13
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carrageenan
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Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
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14
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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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15
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glucose
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
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16
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tromethamine
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Helps adjust pH in products
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17
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capryloyl glycine
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18
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undecylenoyl glycine
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19
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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20
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acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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21
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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22
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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23
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caprylil glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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24
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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25
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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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Maria from WIMJ
