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aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf extract
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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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2
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cocos nucifera (coconut) water
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Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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3
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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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4
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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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5
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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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6
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macadamia ternifolia (macadamia nut) seed oil
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Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
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7
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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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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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9
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aqua
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Plain old water
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10
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syzygium luehmannii (riberry) fruit extract
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11
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tasmannia lanceolata (pepperberry) fruit extract
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12
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kunzea pomifera (muntries) fruit extract
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13
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theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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moringa oleifera (moringa) seed oil
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A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
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15
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lycium barbarum (goji) fruit extract
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A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
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16
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citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil
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17
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terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) fruit extract
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A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
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18
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cetearyl olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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19
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sorbitan olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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20
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potassium cetyl phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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21
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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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22
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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23
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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24
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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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25
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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Maria from WIMJ 
