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aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice
| 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 |
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aqua (water
| Plain old water |
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cetearyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
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coco-caprylate
| An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture |
5 |
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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glyceryl stearate
| An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
7 |
coconut alkanes
| An emollient that helps soften the skin |
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solanum lycopersicum (tomato) seed oil
| A good emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and, due to the high linoleic acid content, can support the skin's barrier function |
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cetearyl glucoside
| Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture |
10 |
rosa canina (rosehip) fruit oil
| A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating |
11 |
persea gratissima (avocado) oil
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function |
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prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil
| An emollient that helps soften the skin |
13 |
sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
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narcissus pseudo-narcissus (daffodil) flower extract
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avena sativa (oat) kernel flour
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
16 |
chenopodium quinoa (quinoa) seed extract
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myrciaria dubia (camu camu) fruit extract
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking |
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, pouteria lucuma (lucuma) pulp extract,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
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mauritia flexuosa (buriti) fruit oil
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
20 |
nigella sativa (black cumin) seed oil
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salvia hispanica (chia) seed oil
| Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier |
22 |
helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
| A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function |
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vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil
| A great emollient that can have some anti-oxidant properties |
24 |
glycine soja (soybean) oil
| A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function |
25 |
lavandula angustifolia (lavender) herb oil
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rosa damascena (rose) flower oil
| Contains essential oil. Can be irritating |
27 |
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) |
28 |
caprylic/capric triglyceride
| 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 |
29 |
citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) peel oil
| A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin |
30 |
citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) flower oil
| Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating |
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sodium phytate
| Used to stabilize product formulations |
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sodium benzoate
| A preservative |
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potassium sorbate
| A preservative |
34 |
sorbic acid
| A preservative |
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astaxanthin
| Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation |
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sodium stearoyl glutamate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
37 |
citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
38 |
hydroxyacetophenone
| Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives |
39 |
coco caprylate/caprate
| Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture |
40 |
rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
| Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant |
41 |
benzyl alcohol
| A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
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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 |
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limonene
| A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
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linalool
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
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citronellol
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
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geraniol
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
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hydroxycitronellal
| A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating |
48 |
citral
| A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
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+, eugonol+,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
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farnesol
| Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating |