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aqua (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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triethalolamine
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Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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4
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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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5
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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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6
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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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7
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borago officinalis (starflower) seed oil
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A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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8
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peg-7 glyceryl cocoate
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9
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allantoin
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Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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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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sodium hyaluronate
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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12
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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13
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dehydroacetic acid
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A preservative
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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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dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate
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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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16
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wheat amino acids
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17
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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18
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aloe barbadensis 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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19
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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20
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hexyl cinnamal
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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
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21
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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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22
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oleanolic acid
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Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
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23
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edta
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Help to stabilize the product formulation
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24
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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Maria from WIMJ 
