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1
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coco cabana
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The ingredient is not recognized
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2
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cream
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3
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(25ml):
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The ingredient is not recognized
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4
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aqua
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Plain old water
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5
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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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6
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dodecane
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7
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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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8
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saccharide isomerate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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9
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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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10
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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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11
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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12
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hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
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13
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cocos nucifera (coconut/noix de coco) oil
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An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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14
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theobroma grandiflorum (cupuau) seed butter
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
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15
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euterpe oleracea (aa/aa) fruit oil
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A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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16
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zingiber officinale (ginger/gingembre) root extract
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A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
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17
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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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18
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sodium phytate
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Used to stabilize product formulations
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19
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bisabolol
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An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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20
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sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan
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21
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panthenol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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22
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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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23
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acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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24
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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25
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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26
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benzyl benzoate
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Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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27
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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Maria from WIMJ 
