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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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coconut alkanes
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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3
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raspberry seed oil
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A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
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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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glyceryl stearate se
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Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
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6
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caprylic/capric triglyceride
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A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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7
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cetearyl olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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8
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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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9
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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10
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sorbitan olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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11
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coco-caprylate/caprate
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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12
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acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax/polyglyceryl-3 esters
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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13
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carbomer
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Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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14
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sodium stearoyl glutamate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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15
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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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16
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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17
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ascorbyl glucoside
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A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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18
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dehydroacetic acid
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A preservative
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19
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vitamin e
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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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20
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geranium oil
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21
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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22
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, b
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The ingredient is not recognized
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23
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lac
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24
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k oat seed extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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25
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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26
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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27
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, sweet
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The ingredient is not recognized
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28
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orange peel oil
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An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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29
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, white tea leaf extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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30
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biosaccharide gum-4
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31
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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32
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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33
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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