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.