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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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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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3
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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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4
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cetyl ethylhexanoate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
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5
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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6
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squalane
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An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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7
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butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
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A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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8
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di-c12-13 alkyl malate
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9
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cyclopentasiloxane
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A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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10
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dimethicone
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A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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11
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glyceryl stearate
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An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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12
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cyclohexasiloxane
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A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
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13
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trehalose
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A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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14
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c14-22 alcohols
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A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
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15
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palmitic acid
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An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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16
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stearic acid
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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17
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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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18
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hydrogenated castor oil isostearate
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19
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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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20
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peg-100 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
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21
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dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
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22
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c12-20 alkyl glucoside
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Helps water and oil mix together
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23
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polyacrylate-13
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
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24
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phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate
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25
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c12-16 alcohols
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26
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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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27
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tromethamine
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Helps adjust pH in products
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28
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fragrance / parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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29
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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30
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, ziziphus jujuba fruit extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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31
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glyceryl caprylate
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An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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32
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juglans regia (walnut) seed extract
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33
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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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34
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polyisobutene
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Used to improve the product consistency
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35
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scutellaria baicalensis root extract
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A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
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36
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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37
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morus alba root extract
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38
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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39
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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40
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dextrin
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A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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41
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theobroma cacao (cocoa) extract
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42
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honey
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Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
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43
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mel
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
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44
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/miel,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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45
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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46
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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47
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nelumbo nucifera flower extract
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48
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polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract
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49
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rehmannia glutinosa root extract
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50
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paeonia albiflora root extract
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51
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lilium candidum bulb extract
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52
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sorbitan isostearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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53
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panax ginseng root extract
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A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
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54
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punica granatum fruit extract
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55
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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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56
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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57
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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58
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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59
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myristic acid
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Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
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60
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arachidic acid
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61
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glucose
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
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62
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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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63
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glycyrrhiza uralensis (licorice) root extract
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Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
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64
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tocopherol
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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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65
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punica granatum flower extract
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Maria from WIMJ
