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1
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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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2
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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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3
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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4
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cetearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates 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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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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7
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ci 77891 (titanium dioxide
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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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8
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petrolatum
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One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
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9
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menthol
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10
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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11
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agrimonia eupatoria (sticklewort) leaf extract
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12
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propylene glycol
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Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
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13
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acacia farnesiana extract
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14
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macrocystis pyrifera (giant kelp) extract
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15
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ulva lactuca (green algae) extract
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16
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plantago major (plantain) leaf extract
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17
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passiflora laurifolia (jamaican honeysuckle) fruit extract
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18
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chondrus crispus (carrageenan) extract
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Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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19
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cinchona succirubra bark extract
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20
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panax ginseng root extract
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A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
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21
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aloe barbadensis leaf extract
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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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22
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ethylhexyl stearate
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23
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ethylhexyl palmitate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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24
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diethylhexyl adipate
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25
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methylparaben
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A preservative
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26
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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27
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propylparaben
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A preservative
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28
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diazolidinyl urea
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A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
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29
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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30
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ci 42090 (blue 1
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A colorant (dye)
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