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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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2
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kaolin
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A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
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3
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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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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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dimethyl isosorbide
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Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
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6
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silica cetyl silylate
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7
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salicylic acid
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Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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8
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sodium polyacrylate
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Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
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9
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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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10
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charcoal powder
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Benefits for the skin are not clear
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11
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4-t-butylcyclohexanol
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12
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sclerotium gum
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Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
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13
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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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14
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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15
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phytic acid
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An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
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16
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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17
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trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
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Used to improve stability of the formulation
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18
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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19
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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