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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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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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4
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dicaprylyl ether
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
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5
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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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6
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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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7
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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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8
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prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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9
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peg-30 glyceryl stearate
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10
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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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11
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acrylates/c1030 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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12
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dimethiconol
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A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
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13
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benzyl alcohol
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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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14
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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15
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glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
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16
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes 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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