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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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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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3
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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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4
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humulus lupulus (hops) extract
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5
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undaria pinnatida (algae) extract
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A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
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6
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pisum sativum (pea) peptide
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7
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theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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8
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hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) seed oil
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9
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cocos nucifera (coconut) 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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10
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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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11
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(coconut oil and
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The ingredient is not recognized
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12
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vegetable derived 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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13
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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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14
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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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15
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cetyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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16
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ethylhexyl palmitate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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17
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microcrystalline cellulose
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18
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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19
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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20
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cellulose gum
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Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
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21
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(plant based), ordenone (scientific),
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The ingredient is not recognized
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22
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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23
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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24
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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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25
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hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin
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Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
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26
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palmitoyl tripeptide-38
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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27
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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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28
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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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29
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(plant based).
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The ingredient is not recognized
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Maria from WIMJ 
