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1
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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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2
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alcohol denat.
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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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3
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octyldodecanol
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An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
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4
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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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5
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methyl methacrylate cross-polymer
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Helps thicken the product consistency
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6
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dimethicone
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A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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7
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sodium polyacrylate
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Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
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8
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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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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acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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11
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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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12
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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13
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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14
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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15
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ascorbyl glucoside
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A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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16
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bisabolol
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An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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17
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triethanolamine
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Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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18
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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19
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dipropylene glycol
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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
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20
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sphinganine
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21
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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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22
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tetrasodium edta
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Helps to stabilize the product formulation
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23
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dimethylmethoxy chromanol
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Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
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24
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camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
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