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1
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water/aqua/eau
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Plain old water
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2
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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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3
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, bis-
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The ingredient is not recognized
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4
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aminopropyl dimethicone
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A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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5
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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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6
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behenamidopropyl dimethylamine
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7
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glutamic acid
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An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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8
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fragrance/parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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9
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panthenol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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10
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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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11
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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12
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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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13
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methylparaben
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A preservative
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14
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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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15
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propylparaben
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A preservative
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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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histidine
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18
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edta
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Help to stabilize the product formulation
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19
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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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20
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sodium chloride
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Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
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21
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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22
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hexyl cinnamal
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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
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23
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microcitrus australasica fruit extract
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Most likely used for its fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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Maria from WIMJ 
