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water
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Plain old water
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2
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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
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Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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3
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homosalate
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A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
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4
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ethylhexyl salicylate
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Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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5
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diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
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Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
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6
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octocrylene
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A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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7
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
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Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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8
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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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9
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cyclomethicone
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A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
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10
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alcohol
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Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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titanium dioxide
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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
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12
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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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13
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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14
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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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15
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methyl methacrylate crosspolymer
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Helps thicken the product consistency
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16
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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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17
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viscum album (mistletoe) leaf extract
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A plant extract that has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid research is lacking
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18
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centella asiatica extract
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A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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19
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portulaca oleracea extract
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A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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20
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sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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21
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isohexadecane
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Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
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22
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polysorbate 80
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Helps water and oil mix together
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23
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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24
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aluminum stearate
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Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation
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25
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polyhydroxystearic acid
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
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26
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octyldodecanol
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An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
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27
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fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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28
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bambusa vulgaris water
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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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alumina
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The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
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31
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echium plantagineum seed oil
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A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
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32
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glycine soja (soybean) lipids
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33
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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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34
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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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althaea rosea flower extract
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36
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cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract
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A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
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37
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil unsaponifiables
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A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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plukenetia volubilis seed oil
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A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
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Maria from WIMJ 
