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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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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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ethylhexyl palmitate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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4
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dimethicone
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A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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5
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petrolatum
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One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
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6
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cyclomethicone
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A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
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7
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glycine
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Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
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8
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soya (soybean) sterols,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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9
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isopropyl isostearate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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10
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cetyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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11
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peg-10 soy sterol
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Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
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12
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glyceryl stearate
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An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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13
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peg-100 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
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14
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
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Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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15
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carbomer
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Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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16
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tetrasodium edta
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Helps to stabilize the product formulation
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17
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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18
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diazolidinyl urea
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A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
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19
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ethylparaben
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A preservative
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20
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methylparaben
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A preservative
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21
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propylparaben
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A preservative
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