Skincare Ingredient Dictionary

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Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
- Benefits:
  - Promotes Healing
  - Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
  - Anti-Bacterial
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Intensive Firming Neck Creme, Advanced Resurfacing Serum

Saccharide Isomerate
- Benefits:
  - Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
  - Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
  - Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 3,4
  
  Found in Our: Skin Recovery Lotion

Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
- Benefits:
  - Oxygenating
  - Boosts Production of Collagen and Elastin
  - Anti-Inflammatory
  - Promotes Healing
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1,3,4
  
  Found in Our: Skin Correcting Serum

Safflower Seed Oil
- Benefits:
  - Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Energizing Cleansing Masque, Dual Enzyme Softening Peel, Firm + Repair Overnight Serum, Vitamin Infused Cleansing Emulsion, Pro Remedy Oil
  
  Also Known As: Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Salicylic Acid
- Benefits:
  - Acid Exfoliant (BHA)
  - Anti-Inflammatory
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: BHA Clarifying Serum, Pore + Wrinkle Perfecting Serum, AHA/BHA Blemish Control Cleanser, Rapid Response Detox Toner, Rapid Response Detox Masque, Skin Correcting Serum, Daytime Blemish Gel
  
  Also Known As: Betaine Salicylate

Sage Oil
- Benefits:
  - Astringent
  - Anti-Bacterial
  - Anti-Inflammatory
  - Promotes Healing
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1,3,4
  
  Found in Our: Purifying Face Wash, Rapid Response Detox Toner, Rapid Response Detox Cleanser
  
  Also Known As: Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil

Sandalwood Extract
- Benefits:
  - Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
  - Anti-Bacterial
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1,5,7-9
  
  Found in Our: Moisture Protecting Cleanser, Daily Mattifying Solution
  
  Also Known As: Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil, Santalum Album Extract

SD Alcohol 40
- Benefits:
  - Solvent (enhances ingredient functionality)
  - Anti-Bacterial
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Daytime Blemish Gel, Night Time Spot Lotion
  
  Also Known As: SD Alcohol 40-B

Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract
- Benefits:
  - Anti-Inflammatory
  - Promotes Healing
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types:5,8,9
  
  Found in Our: Bedside Body Balm, Vitamin Infused Cleansing Emulsion, Rest Day Masque
  
  Also Known As: Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

Sea Whip Extract
- Benefits:
  - Anti-Inflammatory
  - Barrier Repairing
  - Reduces Redness
  - Soothes Irritation
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Redness Care Firming Serum, Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Phytolipid Comfort Creme
  
  Also Known As: Pseudopterogorgia Elizabethae Extract

Shea Butter
- Benefits:
  - Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
  - Barrier Repairing
  - Skin Protectant
  - Soothes Irritation
  - Moisturizing
  - Botanical Extract
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Vitamin C&E Treatment, Total Eye Repair Creme, Glow Enhancing Creme, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Pure Radiance Creme Masque
  
  Also Known As: Pseudopterogorgia Elizabethae Extract

Silver Ear Mushroom
- Benefits:
  - Anti-Inflammatory
  - Immune Strengthening
  - Soothes Irritation
  - Promotes Healing
  - Hydrating
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: BHA Clarifying Serum
  
  Also Known As: Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide

Sodium Acrylate/Acrylonitrogens Copolymer
- Benefits:
  - Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
  - Binding Agent
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

Sodium Benzoate
- Benefits:
  - Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Sheer Moisture Lotion, Moisture Protecting Cleanser, Vitamin-Infused Cleansing Emulsion, Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum, Total Eye Repair Creme, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Moisture Infusion Toner, Overnight Eye Serum, Pore+Wrinkle Perfecting Serum, Pro Results Power Serum, Smoothing Body Serum, Firm+Repair Overnight Serum, Rapid Response Detox Toner

Sodium Borate
- Benefits:
  - pH Adjuster
  - Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Soothing Eye Makeup Remover

Sodium-C14-16-Olefin-Sulfonate
- Benefits:
  - Sulfate-Free Foaming Agent
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Mint Renewal Cleanser

Sodium Chloride
- Benefits:
  - Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
  - Physical Exfoliant
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Soothing Eye Makeup Remover, AHA/BHA Blemish Control Cleanser

Sodium Citrate
- Benefits:
  - pH Adjuster
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Anti Bump Solution

Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
- Benefits:
  - Surfactant (gentle cleansing agent)
  - Sulfate-Free Foaming Agent
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1,3
  
  Found in Our: AHA/BHA Blemish Control Cleanser

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Benefits:
  - Surfactant (gentle cleansing agent)
  - Sulfate-Free Foaming Agent
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1,3,4
  
  Found in Our: Rapid Response Detox Cleanser

Sodium Hyaluronate AKA: Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
- Benefits:
  - Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
  - Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Daily Mattifying Solution, Glow Enhancing Creme, Skin Drink Concentrate, Total Eye Repair Creme, Skin Correcting Serum, Vitamin C Eye Brightener, Skin Recovery Lotion, Moisture Infusion Toner, Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Rapid Response Detox Masque, Weightless Protection SPF 30, Hydrabounce Firming Eye Creme
  
  Also Known As: Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Spheres

Sodium Hydroxide
- Benefits:
  - pH Stabilizer
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Anti-Bump Solution, Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub
  
  Also Known As: Caustic Soda, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydrate, Sodium Hydroxide Solution, and Lye

Sodium Lactate
- Benefits:
  - pH Adjuster
  - Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
  - Acid Exfoliant (AHA)
  - Vegan*
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-4
  
  Found in Our: Post Breakout Fading Gel
  
  *We formulate with a form of sodium lactate that is vegan. Not all forms of sodium lactate are vegan.

Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
- Benefits:
  - Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
  - Surfactant (gentle cleansing agent)
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Purifying Face Wash

Sodium Metabisulfite
- Benefits:
  - Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Triple Berry Smoothing Peel

Sodium PCA
- Benefits:
  - Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Skin Drink Concentrate, Energy Boosting Toner, Elderberry Soothing Toner, AHA/BHA Blemish Control Cleanser, Weightless Protection SPF 30

Sorbitol
- Benefits:
  - Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
  - Soothing
  - Softening
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Soothing Aloe Cleansing Milk, Elderberry Soothing Toner, Hydraboost Rescue Creme
  
  Also Known As: Biosaccharide Gum-1

Soybean Oil
- Benefits:
  - Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Glow Enhancing Creme, Pure Radiance Creme Masque, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Vitamin-Infused Cleansing Emulsion, Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Vitamin C&E Treatment, Dual Enzyme Softening Peel, Sheer Moisture Lotion, Advanced Resurfacing Serum
  
  Also Known As: Soybean Sterols, Glycine Soja Oil, Soy Phospholipids

Spin Trap
- Benefits:
  - Anti-Inflammatory
  - Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Daily Mattifying Solution
  
  Also Known As: Phenyl T-Butylnitrone

Spirulina Extract
- Benefits:
  - Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
  - Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 6-8
  
  Also Known As: Spirulina Maxima Extract

Squalane
- Benefits:
  - Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
  - Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
  - Barrier Repairing
  - Vegan*
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5-9
  
  Found in Our: Bedside Body Balm, Intensive Firming Neck Creme, Vitamin C Eye Brightener, Advanced Resurfacing Serum, Hydrabounce Firming Eye Creme
  
  *We formulate with a form of squalane that is vegan. Not all forms of squalane are vegan.

St. John's Wort Extract
- Benefits:
  - Astringent
  - Anti-Inflammatory
  - Soothes Irritation
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-4
  
  Found in Our: Energizing Cleansing Masque
  
  Also Known As: Hypericum Perforatum Extract

Steareth-20
- Benefits:
  - Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
  - Solvent (enhances ingredient functionality)
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Vitamin C Eye Brightener, Redness Care Firming Serum

Stearic Acid
- Benefits:
  - Product Thickener
  - Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Total Eye Repair Creme, Mint Buffings Beads, Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Soothing Aloe Cleansing Milk
  
  *We formulate with a form of stearic acid that is vegan. Not all forms of stearic acid are vegan.

Stearyl Behenate
- Benefits:
  - Skin conditioning agent
  - Emollient
  - Protects the barrier of the skin
  - Vegan*
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 2&6
  
  Found in Our: Mint Renewal Cleanser
  
  *We formulate with a form of stearyl glycyrrhetinate that is vegan. Not all forms of stearyl glycyrrhetinate are vega

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
- Benefits:
  - Anti-Inflammatory
  - Soothes Irritation
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5-9
  
  Found in Our: Mint Renewal Cleanser

Strawberry Fruit Extract
- Benefits:
  - Natural Colorant
  - Astringent
  - Soothes Irritation
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub
  
  Also Known As: Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract

Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters
- Benefits:
  - Corrects Hyperpigmentation
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Skin Correcting Serum
  
  Also Known As: Sucrose Dilaurate, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Trilaurate

Sucrose Laurate
- Benefits:
  - Emulsifier/surfactant (gentle cleansing agent)
  - Emollient (skin-conditioning agent)
  - Hydration
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Better Than Balm, Skin Correcting Serum

Sugar Cane Extract
- Benefits:
  - Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
  - Texture Enhancer
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 2,4,6
  
  Found in Our: Pore + Wrinkle Perfecting Serum
  
  Also Known As: Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Sugar Maple Extract
- Benefits:
  - Antibacterial
  - Fights Free Radical Damage
  - Prevents Premature Aging
  - pH Adjuster
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Pore + Wrinkle Perfecting Serum
  
  Also Known As: Acer Saccharinum Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract

Sulfur
- Benefits:
  - Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-4
  
  Found in Our: Night Time Spot Lotion, Daytime Blemish Gel

Sunflower Oil
- Benefits:
  - Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
  - Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Pro Remedy Oil, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub
  
  Also Known As: Helianthus Annuus Oil, Hybrid Sunflower Oil

Superoxide Dismutase
- Benefits:
  - Enzyme Exfoliant
  - Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
  - Anti-Inflammatory
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Skin Correcting Serum, Moisture Infusion Toner

Sweet Almond Oil
- Benefits:
  - Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
  - Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5-9
  
  Found in Our: Intensive Firming Neck Creme, Moisture Protecting Cleanser, Pro Remedy Oil, Pure Radiance Creme Masque
  
  Also Known As: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Sweet Almond Kernel Oil, Sweet Almond Seed Extract

Swiss Garden Sprouts
- Benefits:
  - Has the highest concentration of phytonutrients amongst plants
  - High in sulforaphane, which activates detox enzymes within the skin
  - Protects skin against environmental stressors to prevent visible signs of skin aging
  - Vegan
  Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9
  
  Found in Our: Rest Day Masque

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract

Saccharide Isomerate

Saccharomyces Lysate Extract

Safflower Seed Oil

Salicylic Acid

Sage Oil

Sandalwood Extract

SD Alcohol 40

Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract

Sea Whip Extract

Shea Butter

Silver Ear Mushroom

Sodium Acrylate/Acrylonitrogens Copolymer

Sodium Benzoate

Sodium Borate

Sodium-C14-16-Olefin-Sulfonate

Sodium Chloride

Sodium Citrate

Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Sodium Hyaluronate AKA: Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Lactate

Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids

Sodium Metabisulfite

Sodium PCA

Sorbitol

Soybean Oil

Spin Trap

Spirulina Extract

Squalane

St. John's Wort Extract

Steareth-20

Stearic Acid

Stearyl Behenate

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

Strawberry Fruit Extract

Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters

Sucrose Laurate

Sugar Cane Extract

Sugar Maple Extract

Sulfur

Sunflower Oil

Superoxide Dismutase

Sweet Almond Oil

Swiss Garden Sprouts