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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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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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3
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lactococcus ferment lysate
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Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
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4
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acetyl hexapeptide-8
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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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5
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pentapeptide-18
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6
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palmitoyl tripeptide-1
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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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7
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palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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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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8
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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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9
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dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate
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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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10
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acetylarginyltryptophyl diphenylglycine
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11
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sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer
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Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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12
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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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13
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allantoin
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Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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14
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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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15
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alanine
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An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
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16
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serine
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An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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17
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valine
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18
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isoleucine
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An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
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19
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proline
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20
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threonine
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An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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21
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histidine
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22
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phenylalanine
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23
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arginine
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An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
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24
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aspartic acid
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An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
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25
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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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26
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fructose
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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27
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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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28
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maltose
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29
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urea
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Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
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30
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sodium pca
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Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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31
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pca
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Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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32
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sodium lactate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
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33
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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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34
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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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35
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sodium chloride
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Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
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36
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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37
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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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38
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pentylene glycol
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Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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39
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acacia senegal gum
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Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
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40
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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41
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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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42
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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43
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ppg-26-buteth-26
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Helps oil and water mix together
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44
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peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
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Helps oil and water mix together
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45
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trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
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Used to improve stability of the formulation
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46
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ethoxydiglycol
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Helps to improve the product consistency
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47
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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48
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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49
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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50
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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51
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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