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1
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water/aqua/eau
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Plain old water
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2
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glycolic acid
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An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
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3
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hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water
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A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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4
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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5
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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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6
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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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7
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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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8
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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9
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panthenol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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10
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sodium pca
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Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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11
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peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil
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Helps oil and water mix together
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12
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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13
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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14
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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15
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citrus limon (lemon) peel oil
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A highly irritating fragrance
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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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juniperus mexicana oil
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18
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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19
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil
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An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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20
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citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil
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A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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21
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eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
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An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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22
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lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
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An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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23
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rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil
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A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
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24
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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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25
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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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26
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peg-800
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27
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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28
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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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29
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mel
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
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30
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aleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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31
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camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
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32
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trifolium pratense (clover) flower extract
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33
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octanediol
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34
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sh-oligopeptide-1
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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35
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sh-polypeptide-1
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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36
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sh-oligopeptide-2
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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37
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sh-polypeptide-22
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38
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sh-polypeptide-45
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39
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sh-polypeptide-8
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40
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sh-polypeptide-9
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