Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
Extracted from sugar cane, it works as an humectant and helps hold onto water on teh skin, helping it to stay hydrated.
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
Extracted from the bark of the white willow tree, it contains a high level of anti-inflammatory salicylates.
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
Extract of Chia seeds, a rich source of phenolic acids and isoflavones.to help protect hair from external environmental agressors.
Sclareolide
Coming from clary sage, this ingredient can help maintain an even complexion and defend against hyperpigmentation
Sea Water
Packed with numerous minerals, such as magnesium, calcim and potassium .
Serine
A non-essential amino acid (meaning the body makes it itself), it helps keep skin hydrated by binding with available water.
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
An emollient derived from shea butter which has a light, silky-soft feel on application.
Silica
Ued a thickener for gelling oils.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Jojoba shrub. Its actually not an oil but a wax ester which means it is extremely stable, it also means it stays on the skin's surafce and forms a protective, moisturising barrier.
Sodium Benzoate
Used to protect the product from spoilage
Sodium Caproyl Prolinate
Acts as an humectant to hold onto water nearby thus helping the skin to stay hydrated.
Sodium Chloride
Ued to increase the viscosity of surfactant systems
Sodium Gluconate
Has humectant properties so can gling onto water around it. It can also be used as a chelating agent, mopping up metal ions (usually from the water) to stop them impacting product stability
Sodium Hyaluronate
The salt derivative of Hyaluronic Acid. A powerful moisture-binding ingredient. It works beneath the skin’s surface and can hold up to 1000x its weight in water.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Used as a co-emulsifier in conjunction with other emulsifiers to keep oila nd water together to form creams and lotions.
Sodium PCA
Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid, a skin identical ingredient used to hold onto water and keep the skin hydrated.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
An amino acid based emulsifier that helps oil and water to mix to create creams and lotions
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Used to stabilise the water phase of creams and lotions
Sorbitan Isostearate
Vegetable derived emulsifier to help mix oil and water. Can be used on its own but often used in conjunction with other emulsifiers
Sorbitan Oleate
Vegetable derived emulsifier to help mix oil and water. Can be used on its own but often used in conjunction with other emulsifiers
Sorbitan Olivate
Olive derived emulsifier often used to create liquid crystal type emulsions
Sorbitan Stearate
Vegetable derived emulsifier to help mix oil and water. Can be used on its own but often used in conjunction with other emulsifiers
Squalane
A lightweight oil that naturally occurs in our skin and helps to hydrate and protect.
Stearic Acid
Used to stabilise emulsions, usually used in conjuction with outher emulsifiers