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1
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water (aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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aloe barbadensis (aloe) 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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3
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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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4
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betaine
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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5
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polyglyceryl-4 caprate
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6
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solanum lycopersicum (tomato) fruit extract
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7
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charcoal powder
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Benefits for the skin are not clear
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8
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galactoarabinan
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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9
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caprylyl/capryl glucoside
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Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
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10
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hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract
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A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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11
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alcohol
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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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12
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citrullus vulgaris (watermelon) fruit extract
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A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
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13
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aspalathus linearis (rooibos) leaf extract
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Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
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14
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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15
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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16
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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17
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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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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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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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20
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butylphenyl methylpropional
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A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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21
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coumarin
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A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating
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