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water(aqua
| Plain old water |
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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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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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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 |
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glyceryl stearate citrate
| Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin |
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beeswax(cera alba
| Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
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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 |
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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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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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limonene
| A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
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viola tricolor extract
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rosmarinus officinalis(rosemary) leaf extract
| Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant |
13 |
chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
| Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |
14 |
calendula officinalis flower extract
| A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating |
15 |
lanolin
| Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans |
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carrageenan
| Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation |
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xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
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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) |
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glyceryl caprylate
| An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products |
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fragrance(parfum
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
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linalool
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
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geraniol
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
23 |
citral
| A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
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| The ingredient is not recognized |
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sential oil
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| The ingredient is not recognized |