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1
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aqua
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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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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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stearic acid
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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5
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ricinus communis (castor) seed oil
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A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
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6
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butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
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A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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7
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ethylhexyl palmitate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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8
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coconut alkanes
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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9
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cetearyl olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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10
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crambe abyssinica seed oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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11
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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12
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sorbitan olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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13
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galactoarabinan
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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14
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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15
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hydrogenated castor oil
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A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
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16
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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17
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acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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18
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coco-caprylate/caprate
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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19
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benzyl alcohol
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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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20
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cera alba
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Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
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21
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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22
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camelina sativa seed oil
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23
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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24
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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25
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copernicia cerifera (carnauba/cire de carnauba) wax
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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26
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cinnamomum camphora (camphor) leaf oil
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27
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lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
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An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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28
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ormenis multicaulis (chamomile) flower extract
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29
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pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil
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30
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vetiveria zizanoides (vetivert) root oil
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31
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dehydroacetic acid
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A preservative
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32
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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33
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limonene
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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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34
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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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