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1
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water
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Plain old water
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2
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alcohol denat.
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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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3
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isobutane
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4
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propane
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5
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dimethylimidazolidinone rice starch
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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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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tocopheryl acetate
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A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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8
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panthenol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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9
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hydrolyzed wheat protein
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
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10
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hydrolyzed wheat starch
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11
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volcanic ash
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12
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diatomaceous earth
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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13
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cocamidopropyl betaine
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Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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14
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peg-12 dimethicone
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15
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steapyrium chloride
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16
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lauryl methyl gluceth-10 hydroxypropyldimonium chloride
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Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing agent
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17
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polyquaternium-7
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
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18
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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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19
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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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20
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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21
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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22
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lactobacillus ferment
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A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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