Punica Granatum Extract
Extract of pomegranate, known for its soothing properties
Retinol
A derivative of Vitamin A that helps to promote skin renewal and smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Retinyl Acetate
Fatty acid ester from of retinol. It can bind to and activate retionoid receptors in the skin. The skin has to convert retinyl acetate before it becomes active which means they are milder than retinol.
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
A rich oil, this powerful antioxidant is extracted from the seeds of the native rose plant. It helps to improve skin tone, texture and pigmentation.
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.
Salicylic Acid
A BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid). A chemical exfoliant which works to unclog pores whilst gently exfoliating the skin.
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.
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 Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Used as a thickenet to create nice gel textures withsoft, non-tacky skin feel.
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Ascorbate
The sodium salt of acsorbic acid, Sodium acrorbate converts to ascorbic acid when applied to the skin. Not as powerful as ascorbic acid, but more stable and milder.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
A powerful multifunctional antioxidant which helps to protect skin from the impact caused by environmental pollution (called free radicals).
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.