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1
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water(aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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alcohol
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Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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3
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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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4
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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5
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glyceryl caprylate
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An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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6
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sulfur
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7
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, salix alba/daphnoides/fragilis/purp
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The ingredient is not recognized
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8
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urea
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Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
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9
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bark extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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10
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glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract
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A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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11
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hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel
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A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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12
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) distillate,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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13
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carrageenan
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Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
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14
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citric acid
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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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15
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fragrance(parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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16
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limonene
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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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17
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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18
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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