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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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cetearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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3
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c13-15 alkane
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Helps dissolve other ingredients in the formula
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4
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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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5
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shea butter cetyl esters
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6
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squalane
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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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7
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behentrimonium chloride
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8
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hydrolyzed ceratonia siliqua seed extract
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9
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zea mays (corn) starch
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Used to thicken the product's consistency
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10
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moringa oleifera seed extract
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
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11
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bisabolol
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An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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12
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guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
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Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
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13
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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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14
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polyquaternium-7
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
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15
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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16
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vp/va copolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulation and create a nice product consistency
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17
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disodium phosphate
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Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
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18
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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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19
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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20
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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21
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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22
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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23
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fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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