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1
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aqua / water / eau
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Plain old water
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2
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alcohol denat.
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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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3
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trisiloxane
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A type of silicone. Used to improve product texture
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4
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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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5
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cyclopentasiloxane
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A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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6
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
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Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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7
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aminopropyl triethoxysilane
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8
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lactic acid
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An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)
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9
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sodium chloride
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Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
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10
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parfum / fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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11
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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12
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orbignya oleifera seed oil
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A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
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13
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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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14
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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15
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hexyl cinnamal
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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
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16
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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17
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amyl cinnamal
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18
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coumarin
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A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating
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19
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caramel
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20
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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21
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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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22
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benzyl benzoate
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Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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23
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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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24
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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Maria from WIMJ
