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 as well as dead skin cel...

SCLEROTIUM GUM

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

SILICA

Silicon dioxide is used in cosmetics as an anti-foaming agent, anti-caking agent, filler, binder, skin care agent, lubricant, suspending agent, and viscosity-increasing agent. Skincare products wit...

SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL

Jojoba oil is a wax ester and, due to its chemical similarity to human sebum, supports the skin's natural balance, forms a non-greasy film to retain moisture, and regulates sebum production without...

SODIUM ACRYLATES COPOLYMER

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

SODIUM BENZOATE

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

SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL STARCH

Sodium carboxymethyl starch, also known as Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, is a modification of natural starch that is commonly used in the cosmetics industry. Sodium carboxymethyl starch has emulsion...

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., ... & A...

SODIUM CHLORIDE

Sodium chloride, also known as table 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 The benefits for skin health include improved circulation and the potential inhibition of viral infections. (2, 3...

SODIUM HYALURONATE

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring polysaccharide composed of glycosidically bound glucuronic acid and N-acetylglucosamine monomers. Our skin serves as the most significant reservoir for hya...

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Sodium hydroxide, also known as soda lye, is an alkaline salt and is used in cosmetics in small amounts as a pH regulator to ensure that the final product reaches the desired pH range to ensure sk...

SODIUM LACTATE

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

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.,Yang, X.,Bai, L.,Zhou,...

SODIUM LEVULINATE

Sodium levulinate is the sodium salt of levulinic acid. As a preservative, it can help improve the shelf life of products by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. There are no usage restrictions...

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 der Kosmetika und Körperpflege. 4th revised...

SODIUM METABISULFITE

Sodium Metabisulfite is a preservative. It is used in cosmetics as well as in food. (1) (1)Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Lexikon Kosmetik und Körperpflege. 4th revised and expanded edition. Sp...

SODIUM PHYTATE

Sodium phytate is the sodium salt of phytic acid, which is derived from plants and acts as a chelating agent. Chelating agents are substances used in cosmetic products to neutralize metal ions in t...

SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE

Sorbitan Isostearate is the monoester of isostearic acid and hexitol anhydrides, derived from sorbitol. It acts as an emulsifier in cosmetics, thereby stabilizing emulsions. Sorbitan isostearate i...

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, D. V.,Hill, ...

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, providing soft skin without leaving a greasy film. (1)(2)Additionally, sq...

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 can replenish fatty acids i...

SUCROSE COCOATE

Sucrose cocoate is a mild, re-fatting surfactant composed of fatty acid esters from coconut oil and sucrose esters. It is considered recommendable for use in cosmetic products and has been classifi...

SUCROSE STEARATE

Sucrose Stearate (sucrose ester) is used as an emulsifier and skin care agent. (1) It is about esters from sucrose and fatty acids with various hydrophilic-lipophilic properties. Due to their gel-f...

SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE (SOD)

Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) is an antioxidant enzyme used in skincare to combat oxidative stress, reduce premature skin aging, and protect against environmental damage (including UV radiation). It ...

Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract

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

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Titanium dioxide is a white micropigment used as an opacifying agent, powder base, UV filter in sunscreens, and dye (C.I. 77891). (1) (1) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Lexikon Kosmetik und Körpe...

TOCOPHEROL

Tocopherol has a preventive effect under various oxidative stress conditions and inhibits melanogenesis. (1) (1) Masaki, Hitoshi (2010). Role of antioxidants in the skin: anti-aging effects. Journa...

TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS SPOROCARP EXTRACT

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract or Silver Ear, better known as Snow Mushroom (Tremella fuciformis), is a type of fungus and belongs to the family Tremellaceae. They contain polysaccharides co...

TRIBEHENIN

Tribehenin has a wax-like consistency, which allows it to adjust cosmetic products from creamy to waxy. It is considered recommended for use in cosmetic products and has been classified as safe as ...

TRIETHYL CITRATE

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

TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN

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

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, large-polymer ester for use in cosmetics. Due to it...