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1
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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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2
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zinc oxide
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A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
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3
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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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4
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isopropyl myristate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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5
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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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6
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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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7
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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8
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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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9
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tocopherol (vitamin e
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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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10
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
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Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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11
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pelargonium graveolens (cape rose geranium) flower oil
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An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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12
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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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13
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camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract
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Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
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14
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punica granatum (pomegranate) seed oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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15
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olea europaea (olive) leaf extract
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A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
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16
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cedrus atlantica (cedarwood) bark oil
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17
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, cymbopogon validus (african bluegrass) oil,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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18
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chondrus crispus powder
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A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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19
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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20
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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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21
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isostearic acid
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Used to create a nice product texture
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22
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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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23
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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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24
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caprylhydroxamic acid
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A preservative
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25
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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26
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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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27
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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28
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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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29
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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30
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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31
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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