Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	titanium dioxide 5.0%	Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
2	zinc oxide 6.0%	A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
3	water	Plain old water
4	cyclopentasiloxane	A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
5	niacinamide	Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
6	oleth-3 phosphate	Helps water and oil mix together
7	octyldodecyl neopentanoate	An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
8	hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer	A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
9	glycerin	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
10	camellia sinensis leaf extract	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
11	polygonum aviculare extract
12	tocopheryl acetate	A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
13	sodium hyaluronate	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
14	polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone
15	triethoxysilyethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone
16	triethoxycaprylylsilane	A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
17	polyisobutene	Used to improve the product consistency
18	peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether
19	butylene glycol	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
20	disodium edta	Stabilizes the product formulation
21	sodium hydroxide	Used to adjust the product's pH
22	citric acid	Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
23	caprylyl glycol	Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
24	sorbic acid	A preservative
25	phenoxyethanol	A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
26	ethylhexylglycerin	A preservative

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camellia sinensis leaf extract	HIGH
polygonum aviculare extract	MEDIUM
tocopheryl acetate	LOW

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