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citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) flower water
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aqua (water
| Plain old water |
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citrus limon (lemon) fruit water
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glycerin
| 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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vaccinium myrtillus (blueberry) fruit extract
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking |
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sucrose
| Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion |
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saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract
| Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
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narcissus pseudo-narcissus (daffodil) flower extract
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sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
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acer saccharum (sugar maple) extract
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract
| A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity |
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citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract
| Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity |
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sodium citrate
| Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products |
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sodium phytate
| Used to stabilize product formulations |
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glycolic acid
| An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid |
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sorbic acid
| A preservative |
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citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
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salicylic acid
| 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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benzyl alcohol
| A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
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sodium hydroxide
| Used to adjust the product's pH |
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ascorbyl glucoside
| A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products |
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hydroxyacetophenone
| Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives |
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xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |