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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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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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3
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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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4
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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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5
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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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6
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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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7
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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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8
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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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9
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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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10
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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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11
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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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12
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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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13
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valine
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14
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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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15
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proline
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16
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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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17
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histidine
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18
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phenylalanine
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19
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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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20
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maltose
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21
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fructose
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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22
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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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23
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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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24
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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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25
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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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26
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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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27
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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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28
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linoleic acid
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An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
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29
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oleic acid
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
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30
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phytosteryl canola glycerides
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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31
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palmitic acid
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An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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32
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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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33
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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34
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triolein
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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35
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tocopherol
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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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36
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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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37
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isoceteth-20
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Helps water and oil mix together
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38
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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39
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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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40
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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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41
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trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
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Used to improve stability of the formulation
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42
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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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43
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triethanolamine
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Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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44
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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45
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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46
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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