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1
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water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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sodium laureth sulfate
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4
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cocamidopropyl betaine
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Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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5
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peg-8 glyceryl isostearate
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6
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peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether
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An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
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7
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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8
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triethylhexanoin
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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9
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sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
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Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
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10
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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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11
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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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12
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sodium citrate
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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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13
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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14
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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15
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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16
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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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17
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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18
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bht
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A preservative
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19
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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20
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oryza sativa (rice) germ oil
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21
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alcohol
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Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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22
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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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23
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hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) leaf extract
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A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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24
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betaine
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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25
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hydrolyzed silk
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Maria from WIMJ 
