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water (aqua
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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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sd alcohol 40-b
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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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4
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algin
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Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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5
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charcoal powder
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Benefits for the skin are not clear
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6
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magnesium carbonate
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7
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lactobacillus ferment
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A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
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8
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titanium dioxide (ci 77891
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Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
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9
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polyvinyl alcohol
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10
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calcium sulfate
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11
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propanediol
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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12
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solanum lycopersicum (tomato) fruit/leaf/stem extract
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13
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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14
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phragmites communis extract
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15
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poria cocos extract
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16
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sodium pca
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Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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17
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tetrasodium pyrophosphate
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18
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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19
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benzyl benzoate
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Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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20
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coumarin
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A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating
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21
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butylphenyl methylpropional
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A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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