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inonotus obliquus (mushroom) extract
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persea gratissima (avocado) oil
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function |
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butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
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niacinamide
| Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture |
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
| 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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squalane
| 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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hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
| A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating |
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hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking |
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cannabis sativa seed oil
| A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer |
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rosa canina fruit oil
| A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating |
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camellia japonica seed oil
| A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect |
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
| 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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adansonia digitata seed oil
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beta-glucan
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
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adenosine
| Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin |
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sodium chloride
| Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures |
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citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
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sodium citrate
| 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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chlorphenesin
| A preservative |
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fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |