Glossary Of Terms: Lotion, “S”

The following is a list of common lotion terms and definitions. Special thanks to Australian Gold, California Tan and Designer Skin for their help in compiling this glossary.

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

Saccharomyces Copper Ferment Extract—This ingredient is an extract of a fermentation product of copper metabolically complexed with the cellular glycoproteins extracted from living yeast cells. Copper plays an integral role in the formation of keratin as it is produced in the epidermis. It is also key in the formation of tyrosinase, a precursor to Tyrosine. See also Tyrosine.

Saccharomyces Lysate Extract—This ingredient, in combination with Phospholipids, is produced by fermenting brewers yeast (Saccharomyces Cerevisiae) in a nutrient media. The nutrient fermentation media is fortified with the specific cofactor minerals associated with protein production and general cell metabolism, copper and zinc.

Saccharomyces/Calcium Ferment—This ingredient contains calcium that has been metabolically complexed with the cellular glycoproteins extracted from living yeast cells. Calcium is essential in the formation of healthy bones and teeth and a sufficient store of vitamin D in the body is necessary for proper utilization.

Saccharomyces/Gold Ferment—This ingredient is derived from a metallic element and is used as a luxurious, elegant additive.

Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment—This ingredient contains magnesium metabolically complexed with the cellular glycoproteins extracted from living yeast cells. Magnesium is associated with normal cell metabolism as it plays a key role in the natural energy cycle (ATP Production).

Saccharomyces/Opal—Derived from crushed opals, one of the most precious gemstones, this ingredient consists of Silicic Acid and is used as a luxurious, elegant additive.

Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment—This ingredient contains zinc metabolically complexed with the cellular glycoproteins extracted from living yeast cells. Zinc plays a key role in cellular protein production processes and has been linked with normal skin metabolism.

Saccharum Officinarum Extract—See Sugar Cane Extract.

Safflower Oil—This emollient plant oil is similar to all non-fragrant plant oils and is a known antioxidant used to moisturize the skin.

Salix Alba Bark Extract—See Willow Bark Extract.

Salmon Caviar Extract (Salmon egg extract)—A blend of marine nutrients with high nutritive and regenerative potential; helps increase the benefits of synthesis of collagen known to increase skin firmness; increases benefits of elastic properties and tonicity; excellent anti-aging and anti-wrinkle agent.