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aqua
| Plain old water |
| 2 |
kaolin
| 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 |
| 3 |
argilla
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| 4 |
propanediol
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
| 5 |
glycer i n
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
| 6 |
capryl i c / c apri ctriglyceride
| 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 |
| 7 |
ci 77891
| Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin |
| 8 |
cetearylalcohol
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
| 9 |
zea mays starch
| Used to thicken the product's consistency |
| 10 |
c i 77499
| An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated |
| 11 |
c i 77492
| A colorant. Usually well-tolerated |
| 12 |
c i 77491
| A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating |
| 13 |
allantoin
| Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
| 14 |
ceteareth-20
| Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties |
| 15 |
aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
| Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin |
| 16 |
lecithin
| Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 17 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
| 18 |
tocopherol
| 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 |
| 19 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
| 20 |
xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
| 21 |
parfum
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
| 22 |
.code f.i.l. : c182660/1
| The ingredient is not recognized |
