Ingredient Glossary

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is a lipid-soluble form of vitamin C, known as an ascorbic acid derivative. It's used in skincare products like creams, serums and anti-aging formulas for its antioxidant ...

Talc

Talc is a naturally occurring mineral composed of magnesium, silicon and oxygen used in skincare products for its absorbent and mattifying properties. It's often used in facial powders, body powder...

Synthetic Fragrance

Synthetic fragrance refers to fragrance ingredients that are chemically created rather than sourced from natural sources. These fragrances are used in a wide range of skincare products like creams,...

Sweet Almond Oil

Sweet almond oil is a natural vegetable oil extracted from the kernels of the sweet almond tree (prunus amygdalus dulcis). It's a pale, lightweight oil that's rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin...

Sunflower Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil is a lightweight vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the sunflower plant (helianthus annuus). It's rich in essential fatty acids like linoleic acid and is used in skincare ...

Sulfates

Sulfates are surfactant and foaming agents commonly used in cleansing products like facial cleansers, body cleansers and shampoos to create a rich lather and effectively remove dirt, oils and impur...

Sugar Cane

Sugar cane (saccharum officinarum) is a tall, tropical grass plant known for its high sugar content in its stalks that’s processed to produce various sugar-sourced products. Sugar cane extract is u...

Sugar

Sugar is a natural carbohydrate and sweetener known for its granules that help remove dead skin cells and promote softer, smoother skin. It’s commonly used as a natural exfoliating agent in body sc...

Stearic Acid

Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid that occurs naturally in various animal and plant fats. It’s used as a thickening agent in skincare products like creams, lotions and cleansers. Stearic acid ...

Soybean Oil

Soybean oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the soybean plant (glycine max). Soybean oil is used for its hydrating properties in skincare products like creams, serums and body lotion...