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Ingredients

Plain-language explanations of what each ingredient is and what it does.

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

A glutamic-acid-based anionic surfactant known for very gentle, low-stripping cleansing in face and baby washes.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is a mild anionic surfactant made by combining lauric acid (from coconut or palm) with lactic a...

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a coconut-derived anionic surfactant prized as a sulfate-free alternative in facial...

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

A mild, coconut-oil-derived anionic surfactant formed from fatty acids and the amino-acid derivative N-methyltaurine, us...

Sodium Oleate

Sodium Oleate is the sodium salt of oleic acid, essentially a soap made from a monounsaturated fatty acid. It is used in...

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and a naturally occurring component of the skin's Natural Moisturizin...

Sodium Phytate

The sodium salt of phytic acid, a naturally occurring compound found in grains and legumes, used as a plant-derived chel...

Sodium Polyacrylate

A synthetic, high-molecular-weight polymer used as a thickener and stabilizer in creams, gels and serums.

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

A synthetic polymer derived from taurine, used as an emulsifier-free thickener and emulsion stabilizer in modern skincar...

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

A mild amino-acid-derived emulsifier that binds oil and water into a stable cream.

Sodium Sulfite

Sodium Sulfite is an inorganic salt used in small amounts in cosmetic formulas to prevent discoloration and rancidity by...

Sodium Surfactin

Sodium Surfactin is a biosurfactant lipopeptide produced by fermentation of Bacillus subtilis, used as a gentle, natural...

Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

A botanical extract from the fruit of eggplant (aubergine), rich in anthocyanins, chlorogenic acid, and other antioxidan...

Soluble Collagen

Soluble collagen is a purified, water-dispersible form of collagen protein used in cosmetics for its film-forming and mo...

Sophora Japonica (Japanese Pagoda Tree) Flower Extract

Sophora Japonica Flower Extract

A botanical extract from the flower buds of the Japanese pagoda tree, rich in rutin and quercetin.

Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate

An ethoxylated ester of sorbitol and oleic acid, used as an emulsifier and solubilizer to help blend oils into water-bas...

Sorbitan Isostearate

A non-ionic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and isostearic acid, used to blend oil and water phases.

Sorbitan Oleate

A nonionic emulsifier made from sorbitol and oleic acid, used to blend oil and water phases in creams and lotions.

Sorbitan Olivate

An olive-oil-derived non-ionic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water into skin-friendly creams.

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

A low-HLB sorbitan ester of oleic acid used primarily as a water-in-oil emulsifier and co-emulsifier.