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water
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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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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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4
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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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5
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alpha-arbutin
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Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time
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6
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dicaprylyl carbonate
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Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
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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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leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
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A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
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9
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hyaluronic acid
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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10
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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11
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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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12
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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13
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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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14
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phospholipids
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Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
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15
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glycine soja (soybean) extract
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16
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carbomer
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Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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17
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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18
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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19
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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20
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glycolipids
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21
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glycine
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Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
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22
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soja (soybean) sterol,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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23
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tetrapeptide -30
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Maria from WIMJ 
