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water (aqua
| Plain old water |
2 |
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 |
3 |
theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect |
4 |
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 citrate
| Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin |
6 |
butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
| A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals |
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stearic acid
| Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
8 |
palmitic acid
| An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it |
9 |
pentylene glycol
| Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture |
10 |
rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
| Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant |
11 |
chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
| Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |
12 |
calendula officinalis flower extract
| A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating |
13 |
viola tricolor extract
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14 |
alcohol
| 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 |
15 |
betaine
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
16 |
carrageenan
| Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation |
17 |
xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
18 |
lactic acid
| An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom) |
19 |
glyceryl caprylate
| An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products |
20 |
sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate
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21 |
fragrance (parfum
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
22 |
limonene
| A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
23 |
linalool
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
24 |
benzyl benzoate
| Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating |
25 |
geraniol
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
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*.*from natural es
| The ingredient is not recognized |
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sential oil
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28 |
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| The ingredient is not recognized |