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1
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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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2
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aloe barbadensis(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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3
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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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4
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saccharide isomerate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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5
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diglycerin
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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6
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trehalose
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A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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7
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sodium polyacrylate
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Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
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8
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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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dimethicone
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A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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10
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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11
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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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12
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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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13
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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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14
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trideceth-6
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Helps oil and water mix together
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15
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parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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16
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butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter extract
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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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17
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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18
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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19
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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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20
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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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21
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peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone
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A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
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22
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cyclotetrasiloxane
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23
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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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24
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dimethylmethoxy chromanol
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Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
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25
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leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
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A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
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26
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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27
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chondrus crispus
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Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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28
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carrageenan
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Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
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29
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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30
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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31
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sodium sulfite
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Helps stabilize and preserve a product formulation
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Maria from WIMJ
