Name
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Benefit
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Ammonium laureth sulfate
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Gentle and effective cleansing agent
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Ammonium lauryl sulfate
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Gentle and effective cleansing agent
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Ascorbic acid
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Antioxidant, nutrient (Vitamin C)
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Ascorbyl palmitate
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Antioxidant, nutrient (Vitamin C)
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Benzophenone – 4
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Sunscreen agent
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BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene)
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Preservative
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Carbomer
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Gelling agent, thickener, stabilizer
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Ceteareth 20
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Lubricant, emollient, emulsifer
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Cetearyl alcohol
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Emulsifier, emollient
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Cetyl alcohol
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Emulsifier
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Cholecalciferol
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Nutrient (Vitamin D)
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Citric acid
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pH control agent, stabilizer
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Cocamide betaine
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Emulsifier
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Cocamide DEA
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Thickening or sudsing agent
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Dimethicone
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Emollient, water-binding agent
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DMDM hydantoin
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Preservative, anti-microbial
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Disodium EDTA
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Stabilizer
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Emulsifying Wax NF
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Emulsifier, emollient
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FD & C colors
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Colorant (artificial)
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Glycerin
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Humectant, color solvent
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Glycol Stearate
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Emulsifier, emollient
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Hydrolyzed protein
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Nutrient
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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
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Emulsifier, thickening agent, stabilizer
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Imidazolidinyl Urea
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Preservative
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Isopropyl myristate
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Binder, texturizer, carrier
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Lauryl glucoside
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Gentle and effective cleansing agent
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Methylchloroisothiazolinone
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Preservative
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Methylisothiazolinone
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Preservative
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Methylparaben
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Preservative
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NaPCA (Sodium PCA)
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Humectant
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PEG-150 Distearate
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Lubricant, emollient
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Phospholipids
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Essential to the function of cell membranes by providing a stable surrounding structure
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Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
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Binder, filler
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Polypropylene glycol
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Solvent
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Polysorbate 20
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Emulsifier
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Propylparaben
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Preservative
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Propylene glycol
|
Humectant
|
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Retinyl palmitate
|
Nutrient (Vitamin A)
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Sodium ascorbate
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Antioxidant (Vitamin C)
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Sodium carbonate
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Humectant
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Sodium chloride (sea salt)
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Common table salt, used primarily as a binding agent or abrasive in scrubs
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Sodium citrate
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Controls pH levels, has antioxidant and preservative properties
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Sodium laureth sulfate
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Gentle and effective cleansing and sudsing agent
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Sodium lauryl sulfate
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Gentle and effective cleansing and sudsing agent
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Stearic acid
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Emollient, thickening agent
|
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Stearyl alcohol
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Emollient, thickening agent
|
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Tetrasodium EDTA
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Antioxidant, sequestrant
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Tocopherols
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Antioxidant, nutrient (Vitamin E)
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Tocopheryl acetate
|
Antioxidant, nutrient (Vitamin E acetate)
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Triethanolamine
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pH adjuster, neutralizer
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Name
|
Plant
|
Benefit
|
|
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
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Horse Chestnut Seed
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May have anti-inflammatory properties for skin
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Aloe Leaf
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Highly emollient, soothing, astringent
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Apricot Seed Powder
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Apricot Seed
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Natural exfolliant
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Arnica
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Montana Flower
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Builds moisture
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Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
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Chamomile Flower
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Anti-irritant, soothing, and antioxidant properties
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Butyrospermum Parkii
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Shea Nut
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Superior moisturizing butter
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Calendula Officinalis Flower
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Marigold
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May have antibacterial and antioxidant properties
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Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
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Green Tea Plant
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Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, soothing
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Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
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Corn Flower
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May have anti-inflammatory properties
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Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
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German Chamomile
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Helps relieve signs of irritation, soothes and calms the skin
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Citrus Grandis Extract
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Grapefruit Seed
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Emollient, antioxidant
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Glycine Soja
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Soybean Oil
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Moisturizer
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Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
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Witch Hazel Bark/Leaf/Twig
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May have potent anti-oxidant properties
|
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Hedera Helix Extract
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Ivy Leaf/Stem
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Stimulates, enhances nutrients, revives tone
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Hypericum Perforatum Extract
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St. John’s Wort Flower/Leaf/Stem
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Antioxidant
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Lavender
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Lavender
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Balances stressed skin and scalp, soothes sunburn
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Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
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Macadamia Nut
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Emollient
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Olea Europaea Oil
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Olive Fruit
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Natural emollient, antioxidant and moisturizer
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Persea Gratissima Oil
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Avocado
|
Emollient
|
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Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
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Linden Flower
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Antioxidant
|
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Vitis Vinifera Extract
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Grape Fruit Seed
|
Antioxidant
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White Tea
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Tea Leaf
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Same as green tea, but more powerful
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Zea Mays
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Corn Oil
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Emollient
|
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Antimicrobial
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An ingredient that helps reduce the occurrence and activities of micro-organisms.
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Antioxidant
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An ingredient (nutrient) that opposes oxidation
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Astringent
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An ingredient that tightens the skin by shrinking body tissues, closing pores.
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Binders
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Ingredients that promote better adhesion and smoother application.
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Humectant
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An ingredient that promotes the retention of moisture.
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Oxidation
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The combination of oxygen with an element or radical, a scenario that results in damage such as rancidity, discoloration, etc.
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