Glossary Of Terms: Lotion, “S”

Sac-Sal  San-Sea  Sel-Sil  Sim-Sp  Sq-Sw

Sel Moist GQ—Emolliant and moisturizer, antioxidant. Contains vegetable oil, diIsopropyl dimmer dilnoleate, tocopherol (vitamin E), tocopherol acetate, oryzanol.

Sepicalm VG—Aunique botanical extract to help fight against solar, chemical and environmental stress. Rich in amino acids and minerals to promote synthesis of elastin and collagen. Excellent radical scavenging and anti-elastase activity promotes skin firming.

Sericin—This natural, soluble glycoprotein produced during the silk spinning process binds moisture to the keratin of skin and hair, forming a protective film. This anti-wrinkle ingredient imparts a unique and highly aesthetic skin feel. It is also an antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals and provides skin moisturization.

Sesame Seed Oil (Sesamum indicum seed oil)—Skin-conditioning agent, carrier, emollient, lubricant. Rich in vitamins.

Shea Butter—This fat obtained from the fruit of the karite tree is a skin-conditioning ingredient that is well-known for its skin-smoothing property. It helps protect and restore skin and is especially good for dry and sensitive skin types. Shea Butter is also known as Butyrospermum Parkii.

Shiitake Extract (Lentinus edodes extract)—Antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, anti-viral. Rich in proteins, amino acids, enzymes, vitamins (A, B1, B2, D, E).

Shorea Stenoptera Butter—This butter is obtained from the fruit of the Shorea Stenoptera tree and is an excellent emollient that shows some resemblance to cocoa butter.

Siberian Ginseng—Obtained from the ginseng plant, this ingredient forms an elegant film on the skin that helps to tighten and smooth skin.

Silica—This inorganic oxide acts as a gelling agent. Fumed silica will act as an emulsifying aid, thus promoting the suspension of oils and fragrances.

Silk Amino Acids—Mixture of amino acids resulting from complete hydrolysis of silk. Skin-conditioning agent, anti-irritant, moisturizer.

Silk Peptides (Hydrolyzed silk)—A mixture of proteins with unique property of regenerating cutaneous tissue. Enhances skin luminosity and radiance. Increases skin hydration, suppleness, and significantly increases synthesis of collagen responsible for skin structure and skin repair process.

Silver Birch Bark Extract (Betula alba bark extract)—Rich in phenolic compounds that are excellent antioxidants; skin soothing, refreshing and especially moisturizing for dry skin; helps calm inflammation.