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ingredients
| The ingredient is not recognized |
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water
| Plain old water |
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
| 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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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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charcoal powder
| Benefits for the skin are not clear |
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solanum lycopersicum fruit/leaf/stem extract
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lycium barbarum fruit extract
| A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer |
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vitis vinifera seed extract
| A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation |
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niacinamide
| Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture |
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kaolin
| A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color |
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citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
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xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
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sodium benzoate
| A preservative |
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potassium sorbate
| A preservative |
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fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
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coumarin
| A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating |
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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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butylphenyl methylpropional
| A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating |
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linalool
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |