Glossary Of Terms: Lotion, “S”

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

Simmondsia Chinensis Oil—See Jojoba Oil.

Sisal Extract—This extract is derived from the Agave Rigida plant that is also known as Sisal. Like Agave Americana, the plant is a member of the lily family and is a rich source of fiber. Sisal Extract is an excellent moisturizer and skin-conditioning agent. See also Agave Americana.

Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate—This ingredient becomes a UV light absorber when combined with Buteth-3 and Tributyl Citrate. The mixture is used in products to protect the color and integrity against UV light when products are bottled in clear packaging.

Sodium Chloride—Carrier, thickener.

Sodium Cocoyl Lactylate—Sodium salt of coconut acid ester of lactyl lactate. Surfactant, emulsifying agent, foamer, lathering agent.

Sodium Hyaluronate—This ingredient is the sodium salt of Hyaluronic Acid. Hyaluronic Acid is a polysaccharide of the glycosaminoglycane family. Along with collagen, elastin and proteoglycanes, it builds up the skin dermis. Sodium Hyaluronate helps improve skin moisture, elasticity and firmness.

Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate—Preservative.

Sodium Lactate—Buffer, humectant.

Sodium PCA—Sodium salt of PCA (Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid). Humectant, skin-conditioning agent, moisturizer. Also found in human skin and responsible for its moisture-binding capacity.

Sodium Riboflavin Phospate—This ingredient is another form of vitamin B2. See also Riboflavin.

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate—Emulsifier, humectant. Solan 50% (PEG 60 Lanolin)—Polyethylene glycol derivative of Lanolin (complex mixture of esters of high molecular weight aliphatic, steroid or triterpenoid alcohols and fatty acids) with an average 60 moles of ethylene oxide. Surfactant, cleansing agent, emollient, foam booster, refatting agent, solubilizing agent.

Sorbitol—Absorbent, binder, humectant.

Soy Protein—This protein helps develop firmer-looking skin.

Spearmint Oil (Menth viridis leaf oil)—Volatile oil obtained from the dried tops and leaves of Mentha Viridis. Fragrance ingredient, stimulant, antiseptic.

Spiraea Ulmaria Extract—Also known as Meadowsweet Extract, this ingredient contains lipids and essential oil and contributes moisturizing, softening and regenerative properties to the skin.

Spring Water—Excellent source of minerals in natural form, especially Calcium and Magnesium and other trace elements; UV exposed skin suffers stress and fatigue due to decrease in structural protein synthesis and a decrease in cell renewal resulting a duller and less supple skin; this energizing multi mineral water stimulates the skin cells by increasing energy component (Adenosine Triphosphate) and general metabolism (DNA, proteins) and supplies the elements necessary for cell vigor and maintenance of skin functions; stimulates cell turnover, restoring vitality and freshness to UV stressed skin.