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1
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water/aqua/eau
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Plain old water
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2
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hydrogenated soybean oil
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3
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sodium bicarbonate
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Helps regulate the product pH
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4
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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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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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sodium cocoylisethionate
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Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
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7
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angelica archangelica root water
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8
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hydroxypropyl starch phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
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9
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cetearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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10
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cocamide mea
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11
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kaolin
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A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
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12
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steareth-21
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Helps oil and water mix together
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13
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arachidyl alcohol
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Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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14
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zinc oxide
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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
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15
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silt
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16
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magnesium aluminum silicate
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Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
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17
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arachidyl glucoside
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Helps oil and water mix together
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18
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peg-75 shea butter glycerides
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19
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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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20
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mentha piperita (peppermint) oil
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Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
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21
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rubus chamaemorus seed oil
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22
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oxycoccus palustris (cranberry) seed oil
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23
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
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Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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24
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behenyl alcohol
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Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
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25
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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26
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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27
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hydroxyethylcellulose
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Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
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28
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peg-35 castor oil
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29
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laminaria digitata powder
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30
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dipropylene glycol
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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
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31
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buddleja davidii extract
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32
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thymus vulgaris (thyme) extract
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33
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sorbitan stearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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34
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perfluorodecalin
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35
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glycosphingolipids
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A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
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36
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guaiazulene
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37
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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38
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tetrasodium edta
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Helps to stabilize the product formulation
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39
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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40
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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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41
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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42
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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43
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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44
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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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45
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water/aqua/eau
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Plain old water
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46
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lactic acid
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An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)
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47
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glycolic acid
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An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
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48
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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49
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vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) fruit extract
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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
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50
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
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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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51
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salix alba (willow) bark extract
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A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking.
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52
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saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract
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Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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53
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract
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A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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54
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citrus medica limonum (lemon) fruit extract
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
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55
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acer saccharum (sugar maple) extract
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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56
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hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose
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57
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*component of icelandic g
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The ingredient is not recognized
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58
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lac
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59
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ial
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The ingredient is not recognized
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60
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water
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Plain old water
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