SALICYLIC ACID

Salicylic acid, also known as salicylic acid, is a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA). Thanks to its lipophilic properties, it can penetrate deep into the pores and remove excess oil and dead skin cells.

SCLEROTIUM GUM

Sclerotium gum is a non-ionic polysaccharide that is produced microbially by the fungus Sclerotium rolfsii. It is characterized by a linear chain of glucose units. (1) (2) It ...

SESAMUM INDICUM SEED EXTRACT

Sesamum indicum or sesame is a plant that is mainly native to tropical regions. The ingredient is extracted from the seeds and consists of various fatty acids such as palmitic...

SILICA

Silicon dioxide is used in cosmetics as a defoamer, anti-caking agent, filler, binder, skin conditioning agent, lubricant, suspending agent and viscosity increasing agent. Skin care...

SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL

Jojoba oil is a wax ester and, due to its chemical similarity to human sebum, supports the natural balance of the skin, forms a non-greasy film for moisturizing.

SODIUM ACRYLATES COPOLYMER

Sodium acrylates copolymer is a water-soluble polymer that has a film-forming, emulsion-stabilizing and viscosity-controlling effect. (1) Polymers are small molecules consisting of repeating...

SODIUM BENZOATE

Sodium Benzoate is a generally recognized safe preservative that has a bacteriostatic and fungistatic effect in an acidic environment. (1) (1) Pongsavee M. (2015). Effect of sodium benzoate...

SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL STARCH

Sodium carboxymethyl starch, also known as sodium carboxymethyl starch, is a modification of natural starch that is often used in the cosmetics industry.Sodium carboxymethyl starch...

SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate is a mixture of stearyl and cetyl sulfate that acts as an emulsifier. (1) (1) Fiume, M., Bergfeld, W. F., Belsito, D. V., Klaassen, C. D., Marks, J. G., Shank, R. C.,...

SODIUM CHLORIDE

Sodium chloride, also known as common salt, is used in low concentrations and acts as a thickening agent in cleaning products.

SODIUM DEXTRAN SULFATE

Sodium dextran sulfate is used as a viscosity regulator in cosmetic formulations.1 Benefits to skin health include improved circulation and potential inhibition of blood flow to the ...

SODIUM HYALURONATE

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring polysaccharide consisting of glycosidically bound glucuronic acid and N-acetylglucosamine monomers. Our skin serves as the most important storehouse for...

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda, is an alkaline salt and is used in very small quantities in cosmetics as a pH value regulator to ensure that the end product reaches the desired pH range.

SODIUM LACTATE

Sodium lactate, a highly moisturizing active ingredient that increases the skin's water-binding capacity. (1) (1) Barel, A.O., Paye, M., & Maibach, H.I. (Eds.). (2010). Handbook of Cosmetic ...

SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE

Sodium lauroyl lactylate is a salt of lactate and lauric acid. It acts as an emulsifier and also has excellent wetting and antibacterial properties. (1) (1) Fan, J., Zhang, J.,...

SODIUM LEVULINATE

Sodium levulinate is the sodium salt of levulinic acid. As a preservative, it can help to improve the shelf life of products by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms....

SODIUM LINOLEATE

Sodium linoleate is the sodium salt of linoleic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and viscosity regulator. (1) (1) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Lexikon Kosmetik und Körperpflege. 4th revised and e...

SODIUM METABISULFITE

Sodium metabisulfite is a preservative. It is used in cosmetics as well as food. (1) (1)Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Lexikon Kosmetik und Körperpflege. 4th rev...

SODIUM PHYTATE

Sodium phytate is the sodium salt of phytic acid, which is extracted from plants and acts as a chelating agent. Chelating agents are substances that are used in cosmetic products in order to ...

SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE

Sorbitan isostearate is the monoester of isostearic acid and hexitol anhydrides, derived from sorbitol. It acts as an emulsifier in cosmetics and thus ensures the stabilization of emulsions. ...

SORBITAN LAURATE

Sorbitan laurate is the ester product of sorbitan and lauric acid and serves as an emulsifier. It is considered safe in cosmetic products. (1) (1) Fiume, M. M., Bergfeld, W. F., Belsito, ...

SQUALAN

Squalane is a clear, odorless lipid and an essential component of the skin's own sebum. It is an oil and locks in moisture, leaving skin soft without a greasy feel.

STEARIC ACID

Stearic acid, also known as octadecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid that acts as a mild cleansing agent. Stearic acid minimizes lipid damage in the skin barrier and is able to remove fatty acids in the...

SUCROSE COCOATE

Sucrose Cocoate is a mild, moisturizing surfactant and is composed of fatty acid esters from coconut oil and sucrose esters. It is recommended for use in cosmetic products.

SUCROSE STEARATE

Sucrose stearate (sucrose ester) is used as an emulsifier and skin care product. (1) These are esters of sucrose and fatty acids with various hydrophilic-lipophilic properties.

SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE (SOD)

Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is an antioxidant enzyme used in skincare to combat oxidative stress, reduce premature skin ageing and protect against environmental damage (...

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Titanium dioxide is a white micropigment that is used as an opacifier, powder base, UV filter in sunscreens and colorant (C.I. 77891). (1) (1) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Jump...

TOCOPHEROL

Tocopherol has a preventive effect in various oxidative stress conditions and has an inhibitory effect on melanogenesis. (1) (1) Masaki, Hitoshi (2010). Role of antioxidants in the skin: A...

TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS SPOROCARP EXTRACT

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract or Silver Ear, better known as Snow Mushroom (Tremella fuciformis), is a species of mushroom and belongs to the Tremelaceae family. They contain polysaccharides that ...

TRIBEHENIN

Tribehenin has a wax-like consistency, which means that it can make cosmetic products creamy to waxy. It is considered recommendable for use in cosmetic products and has been used as a...

TRIETHYL CITRATE

Triethyl citrate or citric acid ester is a solvent and diluent and is considered to be non-sensitizing to the skin. It is even approved for use in food. (1) In a study...

TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN

Trihydroxystearin is the triester of glycerol and hydroxystearic acid. It is used as a skin conditioning agent, solvent and viscosity regulator in cosmetic formulations in concentrations of...

TRIISOSTEAROYL POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIMER DILINOLEATE

Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate is the diester of dilinoleic acid and polyglyceryl-3-triisostearate. (1) It is a high molecular weight, large polymer ester for use in cosmetics.